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Intelenet loses BMI deal to Ventura

Intelenet loses BMI deal to Ventura

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

Tata Steel Board to mull Corus financing on Apr 17

Tata Steel Board to mull Corus financing on Apr 17

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Tata Steel said on Tuesday its Board will meet on April 17 to discuss plans for funding the $12 billion acquisition of Anglo-Dutch firm Corus Group Plc.

Tata-Corus deal becomes effective

Tata-Corus deal becomes effective

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Indian conglomerate Tata Group's $12 billion takeover of Anglo-Dutch giant Corus Group Plc reached its culmination with the deal coming into effect from making Tata Steel the world's fifth largest steel firm.

Fitch withdraws ratings on Corus

Fitch withdraws ratings on Corus

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

The rating agency said it has affirmed and withdrawn long and short term Issuer Default Rating of 'BB' and 'B' and 'BB-' rating on Corus' Euro 800 million 7.5 per cent senior notes.

Cairn etches a success story in India

Cairn etches a success story in India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Cairn India has drawn strength from its Scottish parent, but also built new systems and processes to support its role in the country's oil sector.

Indian stake sale boosts Hutch's profit

Indian stake sale boosts Hutch's profit

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Hutchison Telecom, the Hong Kong- based mobile major, on Tuesday said its first-half profits ended June have risen from the sale of its Indian assets to UK's Vodafone that included a one-time gain of Hong Kong dollars 69.3 billion.

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.

UK's Hat Pin buys out Indian HR firm

UK's Hat Pin buys out Indian HR firm

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The acquisition of Executive Access (India) Pte Ltd would provide Hat Pin access to a large talent pool and complementary opportunities across its three existing brands, it said in a filing to the London Stock Exchnage.

Tesco appoints Unilever's Dave Lewis as new CEO

Tesco appoints Unilever's Dave Lewis as new CEO

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The company said Philip Clarke will continue as CEO until October 1 and will remain available to support the transition until the end of January 2015.

Diageo set to re-enter IMFL mart

Diageo set to re-enter IMFL mart

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

SABMiller to buy Foster's India for $120 mn

SABMiller to buy Foster's India for $120 mn

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Australia's beverage company Foster's Group Ltd has sold its brewing interests in India and Vietnam for $225 million, marking its exit from beer-making in Asia.

Who is Arun Sarin?

Who is Arun Sarin?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Arun Sarin is the chief executive officer of Vodafone Group Plc, the United Kingdom-based global mobile operator.

NTPC to raise up to $1 bn

NTPC to raise up to $1 bn

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

India's largest power generation company National Thermal Power Corporation on Tuesday embarked upon a major overseas fund raising exercise and decided to establish medium term note programme of $1 billion.

Unitech raises 360 mn pounds from LSE

Unitech raises 360 mn pounds from LSE

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

UCP, recently incorporated in the Isle of Man, announced on Friday that it has placed 360 million ordinary shares of one pence each (face value) through the IPO as it aims to invest in the Indian real estate sector.

Barclays plans credit card foray

Barclays plans credit card foray

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Barclays Plc, UK's third-largest bank by assets, plans to enter the emerging credit card market in India.

Mothercare plans to expand in India

Mothercare plans to expand in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

The Indian arm of the UK-based retailer for expecting mothers and kidscare Mothercare Plc is on an expansion mode in India.

FIPB clears Tesco's $110-mn multi-brand retail proposal

FIPB clears Tesco's $110-mn multi-brand retail proposal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Tesco proposal entailing investment of $110 million has been cleared, sources said after the FIPB meeting held in New Delhi.

Corus to list 46.8 mn shares on LSE

Corus to list 46.8 mn shares on LSE

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Corus Group Plc on Friday said it will list 46.8 million additional equity shares for trading on the London Stock Exchange.

Vodafone eyes 49% in Bharti Ent

Vodafone eyes 49% in Bharti Ent

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Foreign banks to hire over 50,000 in India

Foreign banks to hire over 50,000 in India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Together with Barclays-ABN Amro, about a half a dozen foreign banks such as Citigroup, HSBC and Standard Chartered could hire over 50,000 employees in India in the next three years.

How Tata steel plans to fund Corus buy

How Tata steel plans to fund Corus buy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Tata Steel on Tuesday said it will sell equity shares worth $2.3 billion in domestic and overseas markets, besides $6.1 billion in debt to fund acquisition of Anglo-Dutch firm Corus Group Plc.

Hirco to invest pound 47.9 mn for Chennai township

Hirco to invest pound 47.9 mn for Chennai township

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Hirco Plc, a real estate investment firm floated by Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group,on Monday announced an investment of pound 47.9 million (about Rs 400 crore) to develop a township in Chennai.

Barclays-ABN talk $160-billion merger

Barclays-ABN talk $160-billion merger

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

British bank Barclays Plc could jump into the league of top three foreign banks in India from 13 at present if it succeeds in merging its Dutch rival ABN Amro with itself in a deal that could create a combined entity worth $160 billion.

Barclays to invest $70 mn in India

Barclays to invest $70 mn in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Bouyed by Indian growth trajectories, Barclays plc on Tuesday said it would infuse $70 million in the country for a period of two years from 2006 to foray into the corporate banking business.

Tatas pip CSN to win Corus takeover battle

Tatas pip CSN to win Corus takeover battle

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

With a bid of 608 pence a share, Indian corporate giant Tata Steel outsmarted CSN's 603 pence a share offer during the night-long auction process.

Congratulate Tata Steel on Corus takeover

Congratulate Tata Steel on Corus takeover

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Do you think this acquisition further fortifies the belief that India is a rising giant? Are you happy with the Tatas managing to beat Brazil's CSN to buy Corus? Do you think the Tata Group is set for big growth in the future? Tell us.

Reliance Life buys majority stake in UK firm for $

Reliance Life buys majority stake in UK firm for $

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Life Sciences is to invest $63.2 million for a controlling stake in UK's biopharmaceutical company GeneMedix Plc.

Pru ICICI MF plans offshore fund

Pru ICICI MF plans offshore fund

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

ICI: A fresh coat of paint

ICI: A fresh coat of paint

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

ICI has divested two large businesses this year, and is sitting on a neat cash pile to focus on its core activities.

Corus to wait for final offer from CSN

Corus to wait for final offer from CSN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Corus Group Plc, on Wednesday reported a nearly three-fold jump in profit for the third quarter ended September, said it was awaiting a final offer from Brazil's CSN.

Tata-CSN battle for Corus set to intensify

Tata-CSN battle for Corus set to intensify

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The stage appears set for a battle royale between Indian corporate giant Tata Steel and Brazil's CSN for acquisition of Anglo-Dutch steel maker Corus, with both the suitors reportedly willing to raise their bids.

Cairn raises Rs 3,700 cr in pre-IPO sale

Cairn raises Rs 3,700 cr in pre-IPO sale

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Petronas of Malaysia has picked up about 10 per cent stake in Cairn India Ltd, the subsidiary of Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy Plc, that is to be listed on Bombay Stock Exchange by the end of next month.

Indian realty firm plans London listing

Indian realty firm plans London listing

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Riding high on the recent success of pure-play real estate biggies in the Indian capital market, another realty firm is taking one step further by aiming to list on London Stock Exchange to raise about Rs 1,520 crore