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Reliance HR to recruit 5 lakh staff in 4 yrs

Reliance HR to recruit 5 lakh staff in 4 yrs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Reliance HR Services (RHRS), a human resources company formed by the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), will recruit half a million people for the group in the next four years.

Reliance lowers ISD rates

Reliance lowers ISD rates

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

CDMA mobile operator Reliance Communication on Wednesday reduced international calling rates upto 66 per cent for consumers using global calling cards of different denominations.

Reliance Infratel scraps Rs 6,000 cr IPO

Reliance Infratel scraps Rs 6,000 cr IPO

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Reliance Infratel, the tower business arm of the group's telecom entity Reliance Communications, has allowed the regulatory approval to lapse without coming out with an IPO and is unlikely to revive the process soon. A company spokesperson did not take queries on lapse of the approval period and on whether the company was looking to revive the process by filing a fresh draft IPO prospectus with market regulator Sebi.

Reliance not to exit CDMA

Reliance not to exit CDMA

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

American chip behemoth Nvidia Corp and India's retail-to-refining giant Reliance Industries on Thursday unveiled their goal to build a formidable AI computing infrastructure in the country. Highlighting the tie-up, Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, made a broader appeal: India should focus on "manufacturing" AI, rather than racing to build semiconductor fabs. As part of this collaboration, Nvidia will reportedly supply its Blackwell AI processors to power Reliance's one-gigawatt data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Reliance Comm hits $20-bn market cap

Reliance Comm hits $20-bn market cap

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Anil Ambani group company Reliance Communications on Friday a market capitalisation of $20 billion, in line with the rise in stock markets.

Reliance gets 4 mn users in 4 months

Reliance gets 4 mn users in 4 months

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Will Hrithik's magic work for Reliance?

Will Hrithik's magic work for Reliance?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Reliance Communications hopes roping in Hrithik Roshan will help separate them from the clutter. However, brand consultants and advertising veterans are sceptical.

Tech, startup groups push back against OTT licensing

Tech, startup groups push back against OTT licensing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Tech and startup industry bodies have again pushed back against calls by telecom operators to bring over-the-top (OTT) services under a licensing regime similar to telcos, and open them up to taxation. Ahead of public consultations on the issue later this week, the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Nasscom and the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), among others, have written to the government arguing against such efforts.

Reliance Comm launches stock market gaming

Reliance Comm launches stock market gaming

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Reliance Communication has launched its new gaming tool 'Stock Mania' to develop the stock market skills of its subscribers at Rs 3 for each session.

AI to light the path at India Mobile Congress

AI to light the path at India Mobile Congress

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The government is expected to outline a policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, beginning Tuesday, officials said. Apart from industry participation, the four-day event will feature booths from over 15 ministries showcasing how AI is being integrated into their departments.

'DoT extended undue benefits to Reliance, Dishnet'

'DoT extended undue benefits to Reliance, Dishnet'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The DoT had last week sent a detailed reply to all the issues raised by the CAG.

Reliance Comm seeks pan-India GSM spectrum

Reliance Comm seeks pan-India GSM spectrum

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Reliance Communications on Thursday applied to the department of telecommuications for radio frequencies in the 1800 MHz band for operating mobile networks in 14 circles all over the country.

Hindujas' RCap purchase hangs fire as deadline looms with payment on hold

Hindujas' RCap purchase hangs fire as deadline looms with payment on hold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Mauritius-based Hinduja group firm IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) has informed the administrator of Reliance Capital that it is ready with its equity contribution of Rs 2,750 crore in cash to acquire the bankrupt firm, but it wants certain conditions to be met in accordance with the resolution plan before transferring the amount. IIHL has also filed an application with the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), seeking directions for the administrator and the committee of creditors (CoC) to complete all pending activities to close the transaction and not let the lenders invoke the bank guarantees provided by the firm earlier.

Reliance is Rome and Apollo means Ambani!

Reliance is Rome and Apollo means Ambani!

Rediff.com29 May 2008

As is common practice of key parties associated with high-profile M&A deals being referred to by code names, this time around, Reliance has reportedly become 'Rome', MTN is 'Madrid' and Ambani is 'Apollo'.

Your salary, last year, was more than Mukesh Ambani's!

Your salary, last year, was more than Mukesh Ambani's!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani drew nil salary from his oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries for the fourth straight year in a row while his children earned a sitting fee and a commission for being on the board of India's most valuable company. Ambani, 67, had capped his annual remuneration at Rs 15 crore from financial year 2008-09 (April 2008 to March 2009) to 2019-20 (FY20); and since FY21, he opted to forego his salary, due to COVID-19 pandemic, until the company and all its businesses were fully back to their earnings potential.

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

"A global settlement was reached between the French tax authorities and Reliance Flag, a telecom company, in a tax dispute pertaining to the period 2008-2012," the French embassy said in a statement.

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mukesh Ambani, who took over the reins of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) after the sudden demise of his legendary industrialist father Dhirubhai Ambani, completes 20 years at the helm during which the company saw a 17-fold jump in revenues, 20-times surge in profit and has become a global conglomerate.

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group crosses Rs 1-trillion m-cap

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group crosses Rs 1-trillion m-cap

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Riding on a strong stock market rally, Anil Ambani-led diversified business conglomerate Reliance Group has crossed Rs one lakh crore market valuation.

Congress takes Maharashtra poll complaints to EC

Congress takes Maharashtra poll complaints to EC

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The Congress party in India has alleged "serious and grave inconsistencies" in the data relating to the polling and counting processes for the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections. The party has sought an in-person hearing from the Election Commission to present evidence of alleged discrepancies, including the arbitrary deletion and addition of voters and inexplicable increases in voting percentages. The Congress leaders claim these irregularities benefited the ruling BJP-led alliance, which won a decisive victory in the polls.

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Withholds Olympic Solidarity fund

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

Jio mobile tariff to go up by 12-27% from Jul 3

Jio mobile tariff to go up by 12-27% from Jul 3

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Reliance Jio, India's top telecom operator, announced a 12-27 per cent hike in mobile tariffs -- the first in two and half years, setting the stage for other operators like Vodafone Idea to raise charges. The company has also restricted the access of unlimited free 5G services for customers. The hike comes immediately after the spectrum auction, as per the anticipation of sector experts.

NCLT initiates bankruptcy proceedings against Anil Ambani

NCLT initiates bankruptcy proceedings against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Anil Ambani had given a personal guarantee to the loans given by SBI to Reliance Communications and Reliance Infratel in August 2016.

Reliance GSM offers Rs 900 free talk-time

Reliance GSM offers Rs 900 free talk-time

Rediff.com4 Jan 2009

Anil Ambani's Reliance Communication on Sunday launched GSM services in Mumbai and offered free talk-time worth Rs 900 spread over three months. "New subscribers would get Rs 10 talk-time every day for the first 90 days and we have offered tariffs of Re 1 a minute for local calls. STD would cost Rs 1.50 per minute on any network," Dinesh Gulati, the head of Western region, said. After consuming Rs 10 during the day, the subscribers can use top up cards.

Bharti, Reliance ready with 3G infra, awaiting nod

Bharti, Reliance ready with 3G infra, awaiting nod

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The government is likely to release spectrum on September one this year after it gets vacated by the defence forces.

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'In India, managers and the leadership almost glorify overworking.'

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The sky outside was a perfect blue with fair winds on that hot day in July, but inside the Jaguar an emergency was unraveling with every passing second. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane had two options: Eject and see his beloved aircraft crash -- which would come at a great cost to the nation and cause harm to civilian life and property on the ground. Or try the limits of his training; push the aircraft and his flying skills to the edge of technical and human endurance and save them both.

Reliance Jio, Airtel join hands for sharing infrastructure

Reliance Jio, Airtel join hands for sharing infrastructure

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

On Monday, Ambani had said the Reliance group was open to join hands with Bharti Airtel for improving telecom network for 4G services in Punjab.

Reliance Comm Q2 net at Rs 702 cr

Reliance Comm Q2 net at Rs 702 cr

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications on Monday posted a net profit at Rs 702 crore (Rs 7.02 billion) for the second quarter ended September 30, 2006, as against a net loss of Rs 19 crore (Rs 190 million) in the previous quarter.

Reliance Comm to invest Rs 15,000 cr for towers

Reliance Comm to invest Rs 15,000 cr for towers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Reliance Communications will be investing around Rs 15,000 crore (Rs 150 billion) to set up and install an additional 15,000 base transceiver stations in the country.

Meta partners with Reliance Jiomart to offer grocery shopping on WhatsApp

Meta partners with Reliance Jiomart to offer grocery shopping on WhatsApp

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of WhatsApp, will partner with Reliance JioMart for a service where WhatsApp users can buy groceries on the messaging platform from the Indian retail firm. Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer (CEO) of Meta Platforms, said in a Facebook post, "[I am] Excited to launch our partnership with JioMart in India. "This is our first-ever end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp--people can now buy groceries from JioMart right in a chat." "Business messaging is an area with real momentum and chat-based experiences like this will be the go-to way people and businesses communicate in the years to come," he said in an announcement coinciding with the annual general Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries the parent company of JioMart.

Amazon India Head Quits

Amazon India Head Quits

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Manish Tiwary plans to take up a new role at another firm.

J-K security forces grapple with hidden threat by infiltrators

J-K security forces grapple with hidden threat by infiltrators

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Reliance on technical intelligence has not been fruitful as terrorists use online activity to mislead authorities. Officials feel that there is an urgent need for heightened surveillance to counter foreign terrorists, especially in the Jammu region.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'