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A test of RIL's core competence

A test of RIL's core competence

Rediff.com28 May 2015

No one is quite sure when the soft launch is likely.

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Clearly, he is in the right place, at the right time.

'We are in talks with Zoom and NDTV'

'We are in talks with Zoom and NDTV'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group is poised to take another leap forward in the film arena with the launch of BigFlicks.com

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The group companies now lead the market capitalisation league table in sectors such as ports, power generation, gas distribution and transmission, and power transmission and distribution, ahead of incumbents in both public and private sector. This has Gautam Adani family the second wealthiest in business in India.

Anil Ambani co to launch DTH service on Aug 19

Anil Ambani co to launch DTH service on Aug 19

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Big TV will be the fourth entrant in the 7-million private DTH subscribers market following Dish TV's launch in 2003, Tata Sky (2006) and Sun Direct (2007). Doordarshan's DD Direct Plus is the fifth player (also launched in 2003) but is a free-to-air service.

A third of BSE 500 stocks back to Manmohan era

A third of BSE 500 stocks back to Manmohan era

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

More than 10% (40 of 498 companies) have lost at least half their market value.

Royal Dutch Shell India unit to invest $1 billion

Royal Dutch Shell India unit to invest $1 billion

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The company is building floating LNG terminal in joint venture Reliance Power.

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Mukesh Ambani's Navi Mumbai SEZ plan stuck

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Maharashtra SEZ act yet to be notified.

3G: How it will benefit mobile users

3G: How it will benefit mobile users

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

3G technology is the latest in mobile communications. 3G stands for 'third generation'. It is the next big revolution in the Indian telecom arena, with all big mobile firms -- Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance Communications -- in the fray to get a portion of the lucrative pie.

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Alibaba's pervasive economic and social influence in China is seen as a threat to the authority of the Chinese Communist party, notes Shyam Saran.

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

In his four-page letter in Hindi, the PM said that better infrastructure and rule of law are imperative for social and economic prosperity and only the NDA can provide that in Bihar.

Rivals blame TRAI rule tweak for spurt in Jio's revenue

Rivals blame TRAI rule tweak for spurt in Jio's revenue

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Jio's revenue increase was phenomenal in many circles: In Haryana, the RMS gain was 13 percentage points; in Bihar, 20 percentage points; in Odisha, 15 percentage points; and in Assam, 11 percentage points. However, incumbent telcos said this increase was only in three quarters, and it happened because of an order by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, which tweaked the definition of significant market player (SMP) for predatory pricing.

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'MFs have a combined exposure of Rs 3.2 lakh crore to NBFCs, out of which Rs 1.1 lakh crore matures by September 2019.'

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

The Budget: A Reality Check

The Budget: A Reality Check

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Do the actual numbers bear out the claims made by the government or do they suggest something else? asks A K Bhattacharya.

Govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 8

Govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 8

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The seventh round of talks between protesting unions and three central ministers ended inconclusively on Monday as the farmer leaders insisted on the repeal of the three contentious farm laws right from the beginning, even as the government listed various benefits from the Acts.

Crude trading: NCDEX plans to rope in RIL, IOC

Crude trading: NCDEX plans to rope in RIL, IOC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd plans to rope in oil companies like Indian Oil Corporation and Reliance Industries Ltd to boost Brent crude futures trading on the bourse.

No Indian brand among top 100 in the Brand Finance list

No Indian brand among top 100 in the Brand Finance list

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Indian names that figure on the list, but lower down the pecking order include Tatat (101). Airtel (rank: 252), Infosys (287), Life Insurance Corporation of India (292), State Bank of India (334), HCL (390), Indian Oil (427), Reliance (445) and Larsen & Toubro (464).

Trai proposals won't benefit RJio, RCom

Trai proposals won't benefit RJio, RCom

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has given its recommendations on the much-awaited issue of spectrum sharing.

RCL to launch video streaming on mobiles

RCL to launch video streaming on mobiles

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Anil Ambani-spearheaded Reliance Communications Ltd will on Thursday launch online video streaming on mobile phones, a service that would allow the company to mobile cast events to all its subscribers.

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Home minister heads several groups of ministers, including the one to decide the revival package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam. His ministry also takes decisive calls on national security in relation to telecom operations as well as equipment and technology used in the industry.

iPhone 7 sees blockbuster sales during Diwali

iPhone 7 sees blockbuster sales during Diwali

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Industry sources said all the iPhone 7 handsets shipped in had been sold out.

Now, customised election news on your TV

Now, customised election news on your TV

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Now, watch customised election news on your TV. Big TV, a Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group venture, is launching election-based interactive services that will be provided by its content partner CNN-IBN.

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The government has only taken a pause and more measures will be announced in the days to come to help sectors hit by the coronavirus outbreak and also to make India 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the government has taken several steps to mitigate the hardships of the people due to lockdown and support growth, Thakur told PTI in an interview.

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

While Reliance Retail did not comment, sources said the company will have to follow order, at least in Delhi.

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Niantic Labs, the makers of Pokemon Go, releasing the game in India, and adding more content to the game of late, should ensure another spike in the game's popularity, says Himanshu Juneja.

Impact of Mukesh Ambani's media move

Impact of Mukesh Ambani's media move

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

It does three things kick-starts big-ticket consolidation, gets another serious industrial house into media and raises a clarion call for an independent (of the government) media regulator.

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Funding challenges are not limited to just one think tank. Several scholars say that access for conducting research and getting foreign funds has become a major hurdle for think tanks, with the government raising many questions regarding such inflows. As a result, many think tanks are keeping a low profile and becoming less prolific.

RIL's retail biz to create 10 lakh jobs

RIL's retail biz to create 10 lakh jobs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Reliance Industries Ltd announced on Tuesday a big-ticket expansion in retailing business, which would have presence in 1,500 cities across India at an investment of about Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) generating over 1000,000 new jobs.

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

"If we are not getting anything then I think it is end of story for Vodafone Idea," Kumar Mangalam Birla said at the HT Leadership Summit when asked about the future of Vodafone Idea in absence of a government relief on payment of Rs 53,038 crore dues.

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Some analysts believe convenience stores could be challenged by digital grocery in the future.

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Tata Sons to invest Rs 2,000 crore more in telecom arm

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Funds will be raised via non-cumulative preference shares issued to Tata Sons on rights basis

Where to buy Nokia 7 Plus and 8 Sirocco in India

Where to buy Nokia 7 Plus and 8 Sirocco in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Nokia launches Nokia 7 Plus, 8 Sirocco series in India; relaunches Nokia 6 with new features.

This business lost Rs 9,000 crores in lockdown!

This business lost Rs 9,000 crores in lockdown!

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'By the time the goods that were sent from December onwards reached stores in Europe, they became dead inventory as the stores there were closed by then.' 'Those that were in the warehouse there also became dead inventory. Those that reached the ports there also became dead inventory.' 'And what Tirupur produced in March is still here, and they have also become dead inventory.'

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Let all the stakeholders, especially the government, remember that if the Make in India lion needs to roar and rise again, it won't happen unless India Inc rises too, points out Shekaar Subramanian.

India will continue to be a stock picker's paradise!

India will continue to be a stock picker's paradise!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

'We are in the middle of an unprecedented SIP revolution.' 'Monthly inflow through SIPs will be Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore soon.' 'Traditional avenues of Indian savings like bank fixed deposits, gold or real estate are no longer attractive to invest.'

AIFF-IMG meeting over IPL-style league postponed

AIFF-IMG meeting over IPL-style league postponed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The meeting between officials of All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner IMG-Reliance to discuss the final plans relating to the ambitious IPL-style football tournament scheduled on Tuesday has been postponed to later this week.

Why Mumbai Indians is the brand to bet on

Why Mumbai Indians is the brand to bet on

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Much of this has been made possible by the owners's insistence on building a team, rather than banking on a collection of talented individuals not necessarily suited to play alongside one another.