News for 'Reliance Group'

More trouble for Anil Ambani as lenders may not bail out RCom

More trouble for Anil Ambani as lenders may not bail out RCom

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

In a meeting on Thursday evening, the RCom management, led by CEO Punit Garg, requested the bank representatives to release Rs 260 crore it received as I-T refund so that it could repay the dues to Ericsson.

Spectrum auction: TDSAT rejects RCom plea

Spectrum auction: TDSAT rejects RCom plea

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

However, TDSAT has asked govt to dispose of two representations made by the company on the guidelines.

World's largest value creators; Reliance  2nd

World's largest value creators; Reliance 2nd

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Reliance Industries has been ranked second in the list of world's 10 biggest 'sustainable value creators'.

No coercive action against Anil Ambani till Nov 17, HC tells I-T dept

No coercive action against Anil Ambani till Nov 17, HC tells I-T dept

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday directed the Income Tax department not to take any coercive action against Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani till November 17 on a show cause notice issued to him seeking to prosecute him under the Black Money Act. The I-T department had issued the notice to Ambani on August 8, 2022 for allegedly evading Rs 420 crore in taxes on undisclosed funds worth more than Rs 814 crore held in two Swiss bank accounts. The department has charged Ambani (63) with "wilful" evasion, saying he "intentionally" did not disclose his foreign bank account details and financial interests to Indian tax authorities.

Dispute with Amazon: SC slams Future's for adopting 'stalling' tactics

Dispute with Amazon: SC slams Future's for adopting 'stalling' tactics

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court made it clear on Thursday it will not allow stalling of the arbitral proceedings pending before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) pertaining to the ongoing legal tussle between US e-commerce major Amazon and the Future Group, saying the sanctity of such proceedings needed to be maintained. "You (Future group and others) cannot keep stultifying the proceeding before the arbitral tribunal and this is just a ploy to delay the proceeding. "These are all ploys by well-heeled parties to delay the arbitration proceeding.

At Rs 19.44 trn, Adani maintains lead over Mukesh Ambani in market cap

At Rs 19.44 trn, Adani maintains lead over Mukesh Ambani in market cap

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Adani Group has overtaken Mukesh Ambani Group to become the country's second biggest business group in terms of market cap behind Tatas. Adani Group cos now have a combined m-cap of Rs 19.44 trillion against Ambani Group cos combined m-cap of Rs 17.89 trillion. Tata Group leads the league table with the group market capitalisation of Rs 21.73 trillion on Monday. The Adani Group companies, however, continue to out-perform firms from business groups and the broader market on the bourses by a big margin.

Kejriwal attacks Modi on Reliance gas issue

Kejriwal attacks Modi on Reliance gas issue

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Training his guns on BJP's prime ministerial candidate again over the Reliance gas issue, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday asked Narendra Modi whether he will bring down the gas price if he comes to power.

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said the parties shall file brief written submissions not exceeding five pages.

The untold story of how Reliance acquired Network 18

The untold story of how Reliance acquired Network 18

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Raghav Bahl's control diluted by resolution in Nov 2012; net cash outflow for RIL group entities about Rs 1,341 crore.

Reliance Life to train aspiring insurance agents

Reliance Life to train aspiring insurance agents

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Under the current norms, a prospective agent needs to undergo mandatory 50 hours of training.

Reliance Power to be listed in early Feb

Reliance Power to be listed in early Feb

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Reliance Power announced its IPO plans in Mumbai. It is likely to be listed in Feb and aims at raising close to USD three billion.

RNRL, Reliance Power merger swap fixed at 4:1

RNRL, Reliance Power merger swap fixed at 4:1

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

The ratio is based on the valuation made by consultancy firm KPMG.

Nippon Life to buy 26% Reliance Life pie for $680m

Nippon Life to buy 26% Reliance Life pie for $680m

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The transaction pegs the total valuation of Reliance Life Insurance at approximately Rs 11,500 crore ($2.6 billion), the statement said, adding that the transaction is subject to necessary regulatory approvals.

Reliance Money goes rural; eyes 10k outlets

Reliance Money goes rural; eyes 10k outlets

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Reliance Money, the financial products distribution company of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, launched on Monday services in rural markets with an initial target of tapping 1,000 talukas across five states in the country.

Anil Ambani names 3 group MDs

Anil Ambani names 3 group MDs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Reliance Big TV plans to divest 49% in DTH arm

Reliance Big TV plans to divest 49% in DTH arm

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

To expand its services in the five-player private direct-to-home market, Reliance Big TV Ltd, the promoter of Big TV DTH services of the Reliance ADA Group, plans to sell up to 49 per cent to foreign private equity companies and global DTH players.

All about the Ambani gas war

All about the Ambani gas war

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Even four years after splitting the Reliance empire, the Ambani brothers still seem to be washing dirty linen in public: the latest battle is over gas pricing.

Reliance Media World lists at Rs 89.75 on BSE

Reliance Media World lists at Rs 89.75 on BSE

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The shares of the company, which operates radio station Big 92.7 FM, opened at Rs 89.75 and soon gained momentum to touch a high of Rs 138.40 on the BSE.

Reliance catches up with ONGC in gas

Reliance catches up with ONGC in gas

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Reliance Energy plans to buy back shares

Reliance Energy plans to buy back shares

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Reliance Energy Ltd is planning to buyback part of its equity shares from the market.

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The CBI contended before the Delhi high court on Tuesday that there were glaring illegalities in the trial court judgment that acquitted former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

AV Birla Group plans retail foray

AV Birla Group plans retail foray

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

On the heels of Reliance Industries foraying into the lucrative retail business, Birla Group too contemplates rolling out its organised retail initiative.

Essel, Reliance Jio, Fortis plan big projects in UP

Essel, Reliance Jio, Fortis plan big projects in UP

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Essel Group, Reliance Jio, Fortis and 17 others on Thursday signed initial pacts to invest over Rs 39,000 crore (Rs 390 billion) in Uttar Pradesh, with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav promising the investors all possible support.

Sensex crosses 64,000 for the first time; Nifty ends at 18,972

Sensex crosses 64,000 for the first time; Nifty ends at 18,972

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, NTPC, Tata Motors, Titan, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, HDFC Bank and Power Grid were among the major gainers. Wipro and Tech Mahindra were the laggards.

Reliance Money forays into gold retailing

Reliance Money forays into gold retailing

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Reliance Money, investment product distribution arm of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is foraying into retailing of its own brand of gold coins, which would be made exclusively by Swiss precious metal refining major Valcambi.

HC asks Ambani brothers to renegotiate gas pact

HC asks Ambani brothers to renegotiate gas pact

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries and Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd to renegotiate within four months, a Gas Supply Master Agreement (GSMA) between them saying it has to be a "bankable" pact.

Tata AIG, ICICI Lombard join race for RCap's assets

Tata AIG, ICICI Lombard join race for RCap's assets

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Tata AIG, ICICI Lombard and Nippon Life have evinced interest for the profit-making insurance arm of Reliance Capital (RCap), joining several prominent financial companies from India and abroad in the race for RCap's assets. The final day to submit an expression of interest (EoI) was March 25 and the bidders will now get access to the latest information about RCap before they make financial bids.

IRDA nod for Reliance Cap sale of 26% stake in insurance biz

IRDA nod for Reliance Cap sale of 26% stake in insurance biz

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The Anil Ambani Group's financial services arm Reliance Capital on Wednesday said it has received in-principle approval from insurance sector regulator Insurance Regulatory Development Authority for its proposed 26 per cent stake sale in Reliance Life Insurance to Japan's Nippon Life.

Reliance ADAG to launch multiple channels

Reliance ADAG to launch multiple channels

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

R-ADAG has taken on board Ashutosh, the business head of Sahara One and Entertainment's Hindi movie channel Filmy, as the COO for its upcoming movie channels.

Reliance MF's avg AUM crosses record Rs 100,000 cr

Reliance MF's avg AUM crosses record Rs 100,000 cr

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Reliance MF, the country's largest fund house, has witnessed an increase of about 13 per cent with the average AUM crossing the Rs 1,00,000 crore mark in May as compared to Rs 88,387.98 crore at the end of April. In May 2008, it had crossed the Rs 100,000 crore mark, but in terms of total assets under management. This time, the level has been crossed in the average monthly AUM, which is taken into consideration in the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds of India.

Rel public issue stir: Anil group seeks probe

Rel public issue stir: Anil group seeks probe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The Anil Ambani group asked on Wednesday market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India to probe a "disinformation campaign" launched by some "vested interests" against the planned Reliance Power IPO, estimated to raise up to Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion). "A formal complaint has been filed with Sebi to investigate the disinformation campaign launched against Reliance Power IPO," a Reliance ADA group spokesperson said in a statement.

Reliance Capital to hire 3,500 managers, 50,000 agents

Reliance Capital to hire 3,500 managers, 50,000 agents

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Having witnessed a dip of over 4,500 staff from its headcount in last fiscal, Anil Ambani group's financial services arm Reliance Capital will hire over 3,500 managers for its various businesses this year.

Reliance has most basic subscribers

Reliance has most basic subscribers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Reliance Infocomm led the tally of the basic subscribers with 58.8 lakh (5.88 million) till December 2003, while the all-India subscriber base rose to 81.13 lakh (8.113 million) in December from 75.63 lakh (7.563 million) in November last year.

Reliance Energy keen on nuclear power biz

Reliance Energy keen on nuclear power biz

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Anil Ambani Group firm Reliance Energy, Tata Power, GMR and aluminium manufacturer Nalco are keen to enter nuclear power business, NPCIL Director (Finance) JK Ghai said.

Reliance gets gas price approval letter

Reliance gets gas price approval letter

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

"The letter approving a price of $4.20 per million British thermal unit (mBtu) for first five years of production from KG-D6 was issued by the Petroleum Ministry on Thursday," a source familiar with the development said.

How HDFC merger can create trouble for large-cap funds

How HDFC merger can create trouble for large-cap funds

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The impending merger between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) with HDFC Bank may create challenges for large-cap fund managers, most of whom are already grappling to match the returns generated by their benchmarks. The combined weight following the merger in the benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 indices is likely to be much higher than permissible limits for active mutual fund (MF) schemes. This could have a bearing on the performance of large-cap funds if HDFC Bank shares outperform the markets, as the schemes will be forced to remain underweight on the stock to adhere to the single-stock cap.

Future vs Amazon: FRL challenges Delhi HC verdict

Future vs Amazon: FRL challenges Delhi HC verdict

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Future Retail and its promoters have filed appeals before the division bench of the Delhi high court challenging the order passed on Tuesday that dismissed the Group's petitions for termination of the Amazon arbitration. The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas moved by Future Group companies seeking a direction to the arbitration tribunal, adjudicating Amazon's objections against Future Group's deal with Reliance, to take a decision on their application for terminating the arbitration proceedings before moving any further.

India Inc capex growth enters slow lane in H1

India Inc capex growth enters slow lane in H1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The slowdown in corporate revenue growth over the last one year has begun to reflect in India Inc's capital expenditure, or capex. The country's top listed companies are going slow on fresh investment in capacity expansion, in line with a deceleration in their top line growth. The combined fixed assets of the listed companies, excluding banking, finance services and insurance (BFSI) and the government-owned oil & gas firms, were up 10.1 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) during April-September 2023 (H1FY24) - the slowest in 18 months - as against 21.1 per cent Y-o-Y growth in H2FY23 (October 2022-March 2023) and 11.6 per cent growth in the April-September 2022 period (H1FY23).