News for 'New Ventures India'

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday announced an agreement to invest alongside Brookfield Infrastructure and Digital Realty in special purpose vehicles developing data centres in India. Reliance will hold a 33.33 per cent stake in each of the five Indian special purpose vehicles and become an equal partner, the company said in a statement. Digital Realty Trust, Inc is the largest provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions globally with 300+ data centres across 27 countries.

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

Vistara cancellations lead to surge in spot airfares by up to 38%

Vistara cancellations lead to surge in spot airfares by up to 38%

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The spot airfares on major routes, where Vistara cancelled flights on Tuesday, have surged by up to 38 per cent, according to data provided by Cleartrip. The spot airfares for Tuesday were compared with March 5. Vistara has cancelled 52 flights on routes such as Delhi-Indore, Delhi-Srinagar, Mumbai-Kochi, and Bengaluru-Udaipur as a certain section of pilots went on sick leave, reportedly protesting against the new salary structure that was introduced as part of the airline's merger with Air India.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.

Air India acquires first A350 aircraft through GIFT City

Air India acquires first A350 aircraft through GIFT City

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Air India on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of its first A350-900 aircraft by way of a finance lease transaction with HSBC through the GIFT City. This is also the first wide body aircraft to be leased through the GIFT City, the country's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). In a release, the airline said the transaction was facilitated by its wholly-owned subsidiary AI Fleet Services Ltd (AIFS) and is also the first financing transaction from the orders for 470 aircraft that were made earlier this year.

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A sudden downpour in Delhi caught citizens off guard and caused heavy waterlogging and traffic jams on Tuesday while Mumbai breathed a sigh of relief as showers stopped a day after heavy rain brought the metropolis to its knees.

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

PIX: Pope defies India with gritty ton as England reach 316/6 on Day 3

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Sequoia splits into 3 independent entities, India biz now Peak XV Partners

Sequoia splits into 3 independent entities, India biz now Peak XV Partners

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Venture Capital giant Sequoia India & Southeast Asia has rebranded itself to Peak VX Partners. The VC firm will now manage its assets under management (AUM) in the region of over $9.2 billion across 13 funds independently. The rebranding exercise followed Sequoia Capital's break-up into three independent entities across the globe. Besides Sequoia India & Southeast Asia, Sequoia China business has adopted the name HongShan in English (it will

'Indian startups on track to raise $8-12 bn this year'

'Indian startups on track to raise $8-12 bn this year'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Indian startups are expected to raise $8-12 billion this year, a top official of venture capital firm Peak XV said on Monday, highlighting that the country's startup ecosystem is the most vibrant in the world. Speaking at StartUp Mahakumbh, Peak XV managing director Rajan Anandan said around $20 billion of private capital is lying uninvested and is committed for investment in private firms and startups in India.

Women's Test PIX: Harmanpreet leads India's fightback but Aus hold onto lead

Women's Test PIX: Harmanpreet leads India's fightback but Aus hold onto lead

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry kept Australia's hopes alive as they put together a dogged partnership in the post-lunch session on Day 3.

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'I have a feeling that after a certain transition happens, you could see Rishabh Pant opening the batting for India in T20 cricket.'

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

Railways may join Coal India, SCI joint venture

Railways may join Coal India, SCI joint venture

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

With the country poised to import 142 million tonnes in 2011-12, the development holds significance as a tie-up with railways will help CIL in transporting the imported coal to its destinations.

Analysts bullish on Nykaa's outlook for beauty and personal care business

Analysts bullish on Nykaa's outlook for beauty and personal care business

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) hosted its annual investor day recently. The responses were positive from analysts. Although some analysts pared FY25 and FY26 estimates, the bulk continued to issue 'buy' calls after the stock rose 2.5 per cent. The management expects the Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) business to grow at a 25 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during FY24-28.

Delhi swelters at 47 degrees C, red alert issued for next 5 days

Delhi swelters at 47 degrees C, red alert issued for next 5 days

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The searing heat pushed the city's peak power demand to its highest for May, while the Delhi government directed the schools that have not closed for summer vacations to do so with immediate effect.

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Amid oxygen shortage and a faltering health system in the country, India is seeing over 300,000 cases daily.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

More US venture capitalists coming to India!

More US venture capitalists coming to India!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

A delegation of venture capitalists from the East Coast, US, with a worldwide portfolio of $20 billion, will visit India next month as part of TiE event to explore the possibilities of investing in Indian IT

'Be Prepared For Fame And Blame'

'Be Prepared For Fame And Blame'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Nivin Pauly is very proud of his latest release, Malayalee From India.

Rahul ventures into sea with Kerala fisherfolk

Rahul ventures into sea with Kerala fisherfolk

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Seeking to reach out to the fishing community in poll-bound Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday interacted with the fishermen at Thangassery beach in the district.

India Inc rides merger-demerger wave

India Inc rides merger-demerger wave

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Corporate India is busy restructuring - through mergers, demergers and splits. That seems to be the new normal as CXOs and boards brainstorm on how to create assets and value. The pitch rose significantly during the third quarter of this financial year (FY24), translating into $32.9-billion worth of such deals - the highest quarterly total since the HDFC Bank-HDFC merger announced in FY22 Q2.

Watch Baahubali, Now In Animation

Watch Baahubali, Now In Animation

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'It is surprising that the animation world in India doesn't go beyond children cartoons. We had the right kind of people and we felt like taking it forward.'

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Most business groups in India, including Godrejs, Tatas and Mahindras, have seen patience tested in JVs, with some of them winding up quickly

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'

Tata Motors overtakes TCS as group's most profitable firm after 10 years

Tata Motors overtakes TCS as group's most profitable firm after 10 years

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Tata Motors reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 17,483 crore (adjusted for exceptional gains and losses) for Q4FY24, surpassing TCS' consolidated net earnings of Rs 12,434 crore. For the automotive major, this marked a 213.7 per cent year-on-year increase in the bottom line, from Rs 5,573.8 crore a year ago. In contrast, India's biggest IT firm saw a more modest Y-o-Y growth of 9.1 per cent in net profit, from Rs 11,392 crore.

How India Plans To Become A Semiconductor Giant

How India Plans To Become A Semiconductor Giant

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Micron plans an assembly testing, marking and packaging project of $1 billion, and talks are on to set up a memory chip plant for captive requirements.

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Amazon to end JV with Murthy's Catamaran Ventures from May 2022

Amazon to end JV with Murthy's Catamaran Ventures from May 2022

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

E-commerce giant Amazon and Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy's Catamaran Ventures have "mutually decided" to not continue their joint venture (JV) beyond the end of its current term. The JV, Prione Business Services, which has been running successfully for the past seven years, was coming up for renewal on May 19, 2022. The JV enabled over 300,000 sellers and entrepreneurs to go online. It also enabled 4 million merchants with digital payment capabilities, providing these small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and merchants access to millions of customers across the country.

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'There are multiple ups and downs.' 'You should be able to withstand all that.' 'You need to have the temperament to run a marathon.'

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Images from the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl on Thursday.

IAF chief advocates public-private collaboration to explore space potential

IAF chief advocates public-private collaboration to explore space potential

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

In his address, the air chief marshal underlined that with a massive surge of new technologies and opening up of space to private players, there is a "disruption in the established scheme of things".

Oyo's India CEO, Europe head resign ahead of IPO

Oyo's India CEO, Europe head resign ahead of IPO

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

IPO-bound hospitality major Oyo's India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ankit Gupta and the head of its Europe business Mandar Vaidya have resigned. A company spokesperson told Business Standard that the two had moved on from their roles six months ago in March 2023. During the same period, Oyo had rejigged its top management, where the company's COO Abhinav Sinha was reassigned as Chief Product and Technology Officer, while Chief Business Development Officer Anuj Tejpal was reappointed as Global Chief Merchant Officer.

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

A readout of the meeting reportedly said Lord Johnson "made clear that he was keen to see a bigger Infosys presence in the UK and would be happy to do what he could to facilitate that".

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej and his sister Smita Crishna Godrej-controlled Godrej & Boyce will hold the exclusive construction rights over a vast land bank, including a prime 3,000 acre-property in Mumbai, they got as part of the family agreement that split the Godrej empire, as per sources and regulatory filing. According to the agreement reached late Tuesday, the 127-year-oldgets to keep what group will be split into two entities - one led by Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir and the other by their cousins Jamshyd and Smita.

Power Grid Corporation stock in expensive zone

Power Grid Corporation stock in expensive zone

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) was one of the top Sensex gainers in trade on Monday, ending with gains of nearly 9 per cent. The stock has gained about 42 per cent year-to-date. For the March quarter, the company reported a revenue of Rs 12,000 crore, which was down 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) but up 4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q). The drop was on account of one-time arrears related to the Nagapattinam tariff bid competitive bidding (TBCB) project in Q4 FY23.

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The Met department blamed the malfunctioning of sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station for the gaffe.