News for 'Mukesh Ambani'

Mukesh Ambani meets Montek for nearly an hour

Mukesh Ambani meets Montek for nearly an hour

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Reliance Industries is facing penalty for falling gas output from its KG-D6 fields.

Mukesh Ambani a socialite, Anil an ascetic: Book

Mukesh Ambani a socialite, Anil an ascetic: Book

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Hamish McDonald, whose book on the saga of Reliance was banned in 1998 in India after the corporate house moved court, has come out with the poser in his book -- Mahabharata in Polyester: The Making of World's Richest Brothers and Their Feud -- to be released on September 1 in Australia.

Mukesh Ambani endorses Deora for Mumbai South seat

Mukesh Ambani endorses Deora for Mumbai South seat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

In a video shared by Deora, former Union minister, on his Twitter page, Ambani says "Milind is the man for South Mumbai", while Kotak eulogises the Mumbai Congress chief for "truly representing the Mumbai connection".

Mukesh Ambani wants govt to be umpire, not player

Mukesh Ambani wants govt to be umpire, not player

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

He says he has tremendous expectations from RIL's broadband digital services business.

Mukesh Ambani eyes energy source to power UMPPs

Mukesh Ambani eyes energy source to power UMPPs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd may be one of the biggest producers of natural gas in the country, but its power foray is likely to be coal or renewable energy based. The company is planning to not only bid for ultra mega power projects but also go in for acquisition of the power plants, said industry sources.

Mukesh Ambani likely to exit Navi Mumbai SEZ

Mukesh Ambani likely to exit Navi Mumbai SEZ

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

It was difficult to set up a unified zone on the SEZ land.

Mukesh Ambani to head India-Russia CEOs' forum

Mukesh Ambani to head India-Russia CEOs' forum

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

This was announced by Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath at the conclusion of the 2nd meeting of India-Russia Forum on Trade and Investment, coinciding with the visit of Russian Prime Minister Victor A Zubkov in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd, whose offering of rock-bottom tariffs shook up the telecom industry, is looking to repeat the feat in the green energy business, where its billionaire chairman Mukesh Ambani sees promise to outshine all existing growth engines in 5-7 years. Having pledged Rs 6 lakh crore on green energy, Ambani says RIL will scale up investments in this business which will start going live in the next 12 months. "Over the next 12 months our investments across the Green Energy value chain will gradually start going live, scaling up over the next couple of years," Ambani, chairman and managing director of RIL, said in the company's latest annual report.

Mukesh Ambani to address Maharashtra meet in US

Mukesh Ambani to address Maharashtra meet in US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani will deliver a special address at the first-ever, high-level investment conference on Maharashtra to beheld in New York this month.

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Women, leadership and serious style were the Valentine's Day theme at the NMACC in Mumbai as Isha Ambani hosted Queen Rania of Joran for a special roundtable on 'Celebration of Women Leadership in India.'

Mukesh Ambani, Adani move out of shadowy power play

Mukesh Ambani, Adani move out of shadowy power play

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Perceived closeness to politicians could become a liability for some business groups once a new government assumes office at the Centre later this month.

Reliance's retail chain now largest in India: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance's retail chain now largest in India: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Revenue at Reliance Retail rose 34 per cent to Rs 14,496 crore (Rs 144.96 billion) in 2013-14 from a year earlier.

PIX: Madhuri, Jackie Shroff, Mukesh Ambani party together

PIX: Madhuri, Jackie Shroff, Mukesh Ambani party together

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

A look at the party pictures.

Mukesh Ambani is largest wealth creator; Adani most consistent

Mukesh Ambani is largest wealth creator; Adani most consistent

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) has emerged as the country's largest wealth creator, adding a staggering Rs 9.6 trillion over the past five years, according to Motilal Oswal's 26th Annual Wealth Creation Study. In doing so, the Mukesh Ambani-led company has beaten its own record of Rs 5.6 trillion generated in 2014-19. The study covered financial year 2015-16 (FY16) to FY21 and ranks the top 100 companies in descending order of absolute wealth created, subject to the company's stock price outperforming the BSE Sensex. The firms were also ranked according to speed (price CAGR during the period).

Reliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to build India's fighter jet engine

Reliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to build India's fighter jet engine

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce on Friday said they intend to jointly develop a sovereign combat engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, marking a bid by India's largest private-sector company and Britain's storied aero-engine maker to build indigenous fighter-jet propulsion capability in the country.

Reliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to build India's fighter jet engine

Reliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to build India's fighter jet engine

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce on Friday said they intend to jointly develop a sovereign combat engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, marking a bid by India's largest private-sector company and Britain's storied aero-engine maker to build indigenous fighter-jet propulsion capability in the country.

Govt clears Mukesh Ambani's SEZ; 27 others get nod

Govt clears Mukesh Ambani's SEZ; 27 others get nod

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Undaunted by criticism by a Parliamentary panel, the government cleared 28 fresh special economic zone proposals on Thursday, including the Navi Mumbai promoted by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Meet the richest Indians, Mukesh Ambani is No 1

Meet the richest Indians, Mukesh Ambani is No 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani retains the title of India's richest man with personal assets of $18.9 billion.

Bachchan Name Pressure? Navya Naveli Nanda Says...

Bachchan Name Pressure? Navya Naveli Nanda Says...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'Everyone has a surname, and I think everyone has an equal responsibility to live up to that name.'

Why did Mukesh Ambani's aide pledge 94% of RIL shares?

Why did Mukesh Ambani's aide pledge 94% of RIL shares?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

In a curious move, Reliance Industries' (RIL) executive director and Mukesh Ambani's trusted aide PMS Prasad pledged 600,000 shares of the company last month, which is 93.75 per cent of the total shares he owns in RIL. Prasad owned a total of 640,000 RIL shares and his compensation stood at Rs 11.15 crore in FY20.

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Giving up is very easy. But don't give up. Try out whatever you can. Something will happen.'

Mukesh Ambani remains richest Indian, net worth jumps 30%

Mukesh Ambani remains richest Indian, net worth jumps 30%

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani remains India's richest person with a sharp surge of 30 per cent in his net worth to $26 billion.

GAIL, OIL bidding for stake in Mukesh Ambani firm

GAIL, OIL bidding for stake in Mukesh Ambani firm

Rediff.com15 May 2012

"There are five Indian and six foreign companies which have submitted expression of interest (EoI) for buying stake in the gas transportation company (RGTIL)," a source privy to the development said.

Maha denies CBI probe into Mukesh Ambani's Antilla home

Maha denies CBI probe into Mukesh Ambani's Antilla home

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

An inquiry is on into the land dispute regarding Mukesh Ambani's Antilla skyscraper.

Mukesh Ambani will have to apply again for SEZ

Mukesh Ambani will have to apply again for SEZ

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

This is required after Maharashtra de-notified 16,000 acres of land earmarked for the Maha Mumbai Special Economic Zone in Raigad district.

'Irrfan's Contribution To Cinema Remains Eternal'

'Irrfan's Contribution To Cinema Remains Eternal'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Honouring the late Irrfan Khan's enduring legacy, a compelling documentary A Story That Refused to Die, chronicling his transformative journey during the making of Paan Singh Tomar, is set to be screened at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on his sixth death anniversary.

Mukesh Ambani's annual salary remains unchanged at Rs 15 crore

Mukesh Ambani's annual salary remains unchanged at Rs 15 crore

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The board had approved a salary of Rs 38.75 crore for the RIL chairman

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Accompanied by a large entourage, including the kids, the couple reached Varanasi by a private plane in the afternoon.

Now, Mukesh Ambani picks up stake in Epic TV

Now, Mukesh Ambani picks up stake in Epic TV

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani has turned a venture capitalist and is backing a new television channel Epic TV due to go on air next month.

Mukesh Ambani's port, power firms get ready for big boom

Mukesh Ambani's port, power firms get ready for big boom

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The two companies have approached banks to raise up to Rs 8,000 crore as debt to fund their expansion plans.

Mukesh Ambani fined, asked to stop work on helipad

Mukesh Ambani fined, asked to stop work on helipad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani's plan to build a helipad atop his residence in south Mumbai has met with opposition from the MCGM which has asked him to stop the construction work, a senior official said. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has also asked him pay Rs 2.43 lakh for proceeding with the construction wihtout having obtained requisite permissions.

World entering a highly disruptive green energy era, says Mukesh Ambani

World entering a highly disruptive green energy era, says Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Reliance Industries (RIL's) annual report released on Sunday highlighted the company's focus on new energy solutions, with chairman and managing director (MD) Mukesh Ambani stating that the age of fossil fuels will not continue much longer. RIL has sought shareholders' approval to give Ambani another five-year term as MD till 2029 at nil salary. The recently demerged Jio Financial Services, which "will leverage the prowess of digital and retail businesses", was expected to be listed soon.

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Mukesh Ambani, who is in talks with Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco to sell one-fifth of his oil-to-chemicals business in India for $ 15 billion, said the two countries have all factors to drive growth - technology, young demography, and leadership.

India's 100 richest are all billionaires; Mukesh Ambani tops

India's 100 richest are all billionaires; Mukesh Ambani tops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Top ten billionaires in India.

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, will see its energy needs doubling by the end of this decade as it witnesses an unprecedented explosion of economic growth, the nation's richest man Mukesh Ambani said on Saturday. Speaking at the convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Ambani, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd, said the Indian economy will become a $40 trillion economy by 2047 from the current $3.5 trillion. "And to fuel this growth, the country will need enormous amounts of energy - clean, green energy that won't choke mother nature for the sake of human progress," he said.

Mukesh Ambani gifts Rs 240 cr jet to wife

Mukesh Ambani gifts Rs 240 cr jet to wife

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Mukesh Ambani, the country's richest man and chairman of Reliance Industries, is understood to have gifted his wife, Nita, a unique, customised, plush corporate jet, on her birthday which was on November 1.

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

For India to succeed in this data driven revolution, we will have to migrate the control and ownership of Indian data back to India: Mukesh Ambani.

Mukesh Ambani wants ETV to focus on general entertainment biz

Mukesh Ambani wants ETV to focus on general entertainment biz

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Mukesh Ambani, the new media mogul of country, has his strategy cut out. For the ETV bouquet of channels, the focus would be the general entertainment channels (GEC).

'Nothing concrete would come out of FIR against Mukesh Ambani'

'Nothing concrete would come out of FIR against Mukesh Ambani'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

It is only an attempt to sensationalise the issue, RIL director and Supreme Court advocate Y P Trivedi said.

Mukesh Ambani bats for bridging the digital divide

Mukesh Ambani bats for bridging the digital divide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday pressed for bridging the digital divide "both among nations and within nations", saying connectivity and communications have become the fundamental rights of every person. Also, there is a need to bring back the economies around the globe. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum, he said it is difficult to imagine what India would have been without the 4G telecom network during the pandemic. "The digital divide must be bridged, both among nations and within nations.