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Why Nirmalya Kumar accepted the Tata offer

Why Nirmalya Kumar accepted the Tata offer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Back in India, Nirmalya Kumar says he has achieved the academic goals he had set and it is now time to learn new things.

Can Nirmalya Kumar help Tatas tide over the tough times?

Can Nirmalya Kumar help Tatas tide over the tough times?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

To say that Nirmalya Kumar has enjoyed a groundbreaking career is to say the very least.

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Kumar will hold responsibility for strategy at the group level.

Only 17% of boards play active role in shaping company strategy: ISB survey

Only 17% of boards play active role in shaping company strategy: ISB survey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Only 17 per cent of boards play an active role in shaping company strategy, said a survey by the Indian School of Business (ISB). According to the survey, 83 per cent of the boards remain passive, playing no active role in the company's management.

Ganpati Visarjan: 508 tonnes of offerings cleared from water bodies

Ganpati Visarjan: 508 tonnes of offerings cleared from water bodies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Mumbai civic body collected 508 tonnes of 'nirmalya' from natural water bodies and artificial ponds after the Ganesh festival. Akshay Kumar and Amruta Fadnavis participated in a cleanliness drive.

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'He was the most thoughtful corporate person I encountered.'

2 more top executives, picked by Mistry, resign from boards of Tata cos

2 more top executives, picked by Mistry, resign from boards of Tata cos

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Days after the disbanding of Group Executive Council set up by Tata Sons ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry, N S Rajan and Nirmalya Kumar have resigned from their respective board positions at Indian Hotels Company and Tata Chemicals.

Indian professor honoured in UK

Indian professor honoured in UK

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Nirmalya Kumar, Professor at the London Business School, has been honoured with a fellowship by a leading academic institution here for his contribution to Indian art.

'Political system not allowing economic reforms'

'Political system not allowing economic reforms'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Nirmalya Kumar discusses innovation happening in India, marketing tools and stalled reforms in an interview with Faisal Kidwai.

Why India, China are next destination for talent

Why India, China are next destination for talent

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Multinational companies are ramping up in new markets on a scale that is incredible and presents opportunities for Westerners looking for jobs in India and China.

Tips to be a champion at marketing

Tips to be a champion at marketing

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

'Never hire an MBA for a retail chain'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Professor of marketing at London Business School, Nirmalya Kumar knows marketing like the back of his hand and, therefore, made a scintillating presentation 'Winning at Retail' at Mumbai's the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel on Wednesday.

Why the pug must go

Why the pug must go

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Marketing gurus believe 'Hutch' should give way to 'Vodafone', quickly. Here's why.

Foreign buyouts: Is India Inc on right path?

Foreign buyouts: Is India Inc on right path?

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Indian companies may be embarking on ever more audacious international megadeals, inspired by aggressive empire-building ambitions rather than by the solid commercial logic and a careful appraisal of investment returns that have characterised past Indian acquisitions abroad.

LBS forum for biz leaders at Infy campus

LBS forum for biz leaders at Infy campus

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

London Business School will host a one-day global forum for senior business leaders here on November 20.

It was all over in a minute, says sacked Tata group strategist

It was all over in a minute, says sacked Tata group strategist

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Former Tata group strategist and member of the now disbanded Group Executive Council, Nirmalya Kumar has said he was fired from his position for "working intensely and extensively" with ousted Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry.

Tatas reshuffle pack after Mistry's exit

Tatas reshuffle pack after Mistry's exit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Tata Sons on Friday announced organisational changes, bringing in S Padmanabhan as the group human resources head.

Cyrus Mistry's Vision 2025 scrapped

Cyrus Mistry's Vision 2025 scrapped

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The plan was to sell off non-profitable businesses apart from focusing on four verticals: real estate, defence, financial services and retail

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

What makes Indian abstract art more valuable is its relative rarity. V S Gaitonde, S H Raza and J Swaminathan are the only major names in modern Indian art known for their abstracts.

Mistry's ouster: How the tables turned at Bombay House

Mistry's ouster: How the tables turned at Bombay House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

What could be the reason for this swift change in less than four years of Mistry taking charge? People in the know said it was building up. The latest trigger was Tata Power's acquisition of Welspun Renewables' solar and power assets

Mistry's removal was 'necessary': Tata

Mistry's removal was 'necessary': Tata

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Tata, 78, who retired as Tata Group Chairman nearly four years back, justified his return for "maintaining stability and continuity of leadership" and promised to give the group "a world-class leader" when a fulltime boss is appointed.

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Enguru app's 40-hour programme teaches general spoken English & employability-focused English.

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

While study was done before the current boardroom battle began, the findings indicate Tata is no longer viewed as aspirational brand by working professionals.

How first-time investors lose money in the stock market

How first-time investors lose money in the stock market

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Novices should enter markets via SIPs of equity mutual funds.

SHOCKING: In Odisha, only 3 of 500 hospitals are fire ready

SHOCKING: In Odisha, only 3 of 500 hospitals are fire ready

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Recent statistics show that the situation is no different across the country with several hospitals lacking the infrastructure to manage a breakout of a blaze.

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!