News for 'Reliance Industries Limited'

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Titan, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra and NTPC were among the biggest laggards. Among gainers, IndusInd Bank jumped over 5 per cent while Zomato ended marginally higher.

Reliance sells first KG basin oil to HPCL

Reliance sells first KG basin oil to HPCL

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

HPCL's Vizag refinery in Andhra Pradesh was to receive the consignment of 65,000-70,000 tonne on November 17, but the ship carrying the oil could not offload it due to bad weather. The MA-1 oilfield started production in September. The company sold the first consignment to HPCL at a $5.34 a barrel discount to Nigerian crude grade Bonny Light.

Did RIL export fuel made from Russian oil to US?

Did RIL export fuel made from Russian oil to US?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd is estimated to have earned 724 million euros (about Rs 6,850 crore) from exporting fuel made from Russian crude oil to the US in one year, an European think tank said in a report. "From January 2024 to the end of January 2025, the US imported EUR 2.8 billion of refined oil from six refineries in India and Turkey that process Russian crude.

Bengaluru Traffic Test Corporate Patience

Bengaluru Traffic Test Corporate Patience

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'We do not need short-term measures but long-term ones. Companies seem to have given up on the infrastructure part. Long delays are fuelling more traffic crisis.'

Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

She's living her best days as the newest Ambani bride-to-be.

2 youths held over threat e-mails to Mukesh Ambani

2 youths held over threat e-mails to Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The ransom subsequently kept increasing to Rs 200 crore and Rs 400 crore each time a fresh email was sent.

Markets end in green; Sensex gains 740 points

Markets end in green; Sensex gains 740 points

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for a third day in a row on Wednesday on buying in Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC twins and ICICI Bank following gains in global equities amid hopes of a breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The 30-share BSE barometer index surged 740.34 points or 1.28 per cent to settle at 58,683.99. During the day, it jumped 784.13 points or 1.35 per cent to 58,727.78. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty climbed 172.95 points or 1 per cent to settle at 17,498.25. Among the 30-share pack, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, HDFC, ICICI Bank, Nestle, Maruti, Reliance Industries Limited were among the lead gainers. On the other hand, ITC, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Titan were among the laggards.

Reliance keeps K-G capex options open

Reliance keeps K-G capex options open

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The official explained that the contractor would take the worst-case scenario into account "to be on the safe side", when working out the field development plan and the probable cost of exploration and development of the block.

Reliance owes a whopping Rs 1,576 crore to Mumbai firm

Reliance owes a whopping Rs 1,576 crore to Mumbai firm

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

A total of over Rs 1,641 crore of premium is pending against five lease holders of MMRDA

Reliance to get $100 mn loan from EDC

Reliance to get $100 mn loan from EDC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Export Development Canada has announced its $100 million participation in a 10-year $2 billion syndicated loan for Reliance Industries Limited.

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasizes the importance of self-reliance in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for India, citing recent global conflicts and Operation Sindoor as examples of their strategic importance.

Qwik Supply 3rd biggest electoral bond buyer; RIL says not ours

Qwik Supply 3rd biggest electoral bond buyer; RIL says not ours

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

It bought Rs 410 crore of electoral bonds between financial years 2021-22 and 2023-24, but Reliance said the company is not a subsidiary of any Reliance entity.

M-cap of top 7 firms tumbles over Rs 1.54 lakh cr

M-cap of top 7 firms tumbles over Rs 1.54 lakh cr

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Seven of the top-10 valued firms suffered a combined erosion of Rs 1,54,477.38 crore in market valuation last week, with IT majors Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys emerging as the biggest laggards. Last week, the BSE benchmark index tanked 812.28 points or 1.36 per cent. Reliance Industries Limited, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India were the only gainers in the top-10 pack.

Stock markets log biggest single-day rise; Sensex ends up 2975 points

Stock markets log biggest single-day rise; Sensex ends up 2975 points

Rediff.com12 May 2025

From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Power Grid and NTPC were the major gainers. Sun Pharma, however, tanked over 5 per cent.

RIL becomes first Indian firm to hit Rs 19 lakh cr m-cap

RIL becomes first Indian firm to hit Rs 19 lakh cr m-cap

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Reliance Industries Limited on Wednesday became the first Indian company to hit the Rs 19 lakh crore market valuation mark following a rally in its share price. The market heavyweight stock jumped 1.85 per cent to its record high of Rs 2,827.10 on the BSE. Following the gain in the share price, the company's market valuation jumped to Rs 19,12,814 crore in morning trade on the BSE.

Reliance net profit jumps 46% in Q1

Reliance net profit jumps 46% in Q1

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 46 per cent jump in net profit for the three months ended June on the back of bumper earnings from oil and telecom businesses. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit rose to Rs 17,955 crore during April-June period -- the first quarter of 2022-23 fiscal year -- from Rs 12,273 crore in the year-ago period, it said a stock exchange filing.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

Ambani Mehendi: Shloka Keeps It Simple, Sweet

Ambani Mehendi: Shloka Keeps It Simple, Sweet

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The celebrations continued with the mehendi ceremony for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd will acquire German firm Metro AG's wholesale operations in India for Rs 2,850 crore as the conglomerate run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani seeks to strengthen its dominant position in India's mammoth retail sector. "Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in Metro Cash & Carry India for a total cash consideration of Rs 2,850 crore, subject to closing adjustments," said a joint statement. Through this acquisition, Reliance Retail will get access to a network of Metro India stores located in prime locations across key cities, along with a large base of registered kiranas and other institutional customers, and a strong supplier network.

Sebi's new reforms aim to streamline mega IPOs

Sebi's new reforms aim to streamline mega IPOs

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to introduce key reforms aimed at facilitating smoother mega initial public offerings (IPOs). Key among the proposals is a reduction in the quota reserved for individual investors - those applying for less than Rs 2,00,000 per application - from the current 35 per cent to 25 per cent for large IPOs (issue size above Rs 5,000 crore).

Reliance's retail arm picks 96% stake in Urban Ladder

Reliance's retail arm picks 96% stake in Urban Ladder

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Urban Ladder was incorporated in India on February 17, 2012. Besides online, the company has presence in offline channels and operates a chain of retail stores in several cities across India.

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

Reliance Retail to exit Bengal?

Reliance Retail to exit Bengal?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

In view of the recent attacks on its agri retail stores, the Reliance Industries group company on Tuesday said it will go slow on the roll out of Reliance Fresh outlets in the state.

Five of top 10 firms add Rs 62,508 cr to m-cap

Five of top 10 firms add Rs 62,508 cr to m-cap

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Five of the 10 most valued firms added Rs 62,508.32 crore to their total market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Hindustan Unilever Limited, HDFC, State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel were the other gainers while Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance took a hit in their market valuation. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Reliance Industries jumped Rs 23,582.73 crore to reach Rs 15,37,600.23 crore at close on Thursday, becoming the biggest gainer among the top-10 firms.

Reliance sells stake in US shale gas assets for $250m

Reliance sells stake in US shale gas assets for $250m

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has sold its stake in the shale gas asset in the US to Northern Oil and Gas Inc for USD 250 million, the firm said on Thursday.

Reliance net jumps 43% as it fires on all cylinders

Reliance net jumps 43% as it fires on all cylinders

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Friday reported a 43 per cent jump in its September quarter net profit as its businesses from oil to retail fired on all cylinders, growing both sequentially and on a year-on-year basis. Net profit of Rs 13,680 crore, or Rs 20.88 per share, in July-September compared with Rs 9,567 crore, or Rs 14.84 a share, in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement. While better realisation and a sharp rise in crude oil prices benefited the old-economy business, retail saw footfalls at stores reach pre-Covid levels and per user earning from telecom business rose.

Jio Financial shares fall nearly 5% in debut trade

Jio Financial shares fall nearly 5% in debut trade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Shares of Jio Financial Services, the demerged financial services unit of Reliance Industries, listed on the bourses on Monday, with the stock falling nearly 5 per cent on the NSE later in the trade. On the BSE, shares of the company began the trade at Rs 265, up 1.20 per cent against Rs 261.85, the price fixed at a special price discovery session held last month. However, the stock later fell by 3.85 per cent to hit Rs 251.75 -- its lower circuit limit -- against Rs 261.85.

Seven of top-10 cos add Rs 1.31 lakh cr in m-cap

Seven of top-10 cos add Rs 1.31 lakh cr in m-cap

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Seven of the 10 most valued domestic companies together added Rs 1,31,173.41 crore in market valuation last week, with HUL and TCS emerging as the biggest gainers. Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC, Bajaj Finance and Wipro also saw a rise in their market valuations, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI suffered losses. The market capitalisation (m-cap) of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) zoomed Rs 50,234.21 crore to Rs 6,15,016.63 crore.

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday announced an agreement to invest alongside Brookfield Infrastructure and Digital Realty in special purpose vehicles developing data centres in India. Reliance will hold a 33.33 per cent stake in each of the five Indian special purpose vehicles and become an equal partner, the company said in a statement. Digital Realty Trust, Inc is the largest provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions globally with 300+ data centres across 27 countries.

Reliance Brands partners Rahul Mishra to create a new fashion label

Reliance Brands partners Rahul Mishra to create a new fashion label

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL) on Monday announced forming a 60:40 joint venture with Rahul Mishra brand RM, which will create and own a new brand that would encompass courtier's ready to wear business. The new brand would grow both vertically and horizontally in the fields of accessories, footwear, home, beauty, and jewellery for a worldwide audience, said a joint statement. Rahul Mishra will lead the creative direction of the new brand as creative director, it added.

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'Interim Budget has ignited the entrepreneurial spirit.'

Saudi Arabia's PIF invests Rs 9,555 cr in Reliance Retail

Saudi Arabia's PIF invests Rs 9,555 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm on Thursday raised Rs 9,555 crore from Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, taking total fundraise in the last two months to Rs 47,265 crore. PIF will take a 2.04 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the Indian firm said in a statement. The investment values RRVL, the retail arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, at a pre-money equity value of Rs 4.587 lakh crore.

Markets break 5-day rally; Sensex tumbles 709 points

Markets break 5-day rally; Sensex tumbles 709 points

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty halted their five-day rally on Tuesday and settled deep in the red, mirroring weak global markets, with decline in index heavyweights Reliance Industries, Infosys and HDFC Bank. Despite opening with gains of over 200 points, the 30-share Sensex turned highly volatile and tumbled 709.17 points or 1.26 per cent to close at 55,776.85. During the day, the benchmark index plunged 1,067.07 points or 1.88 per cent to 55,418.95. The broader NSE Nifty also declined 208.30 points or 1.23 per cent to close at 16,663.

Rupee Slide: Tough Times For Overseas Corporate Debt

Rupee Slide: Tough Times For Overseas Corporate Debt

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Raising overseas debt has become prohibitively expensive due to the depreciating rupee.

Brokerages raise targets on RIL stock post Q4

Brokerages raise targets on RIL stock post Q4

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Shares of Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) rose nearly 1 per cent on Tuesday, hitting an intraday high of Rs 2,986.05 per share, after most brokerages reacted positively to the company's March quarter (Q4FY24) results. The bullish outlook stems from Reliance Jio's potential tariff hikes, given the competitive landscape, along with slow but steady improvement in the oil-to-chemical (O2C) vertical.

3 of top 10 firms lose Rs 73,630 cr in m-cap; RIL biggest drag

3 of top 10 firms lose Rs 73,630 cr in m-cap; RIL biggest drag

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The combined market valuation of three of the 10 most valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 73,630.56 crore last week, with Reliance Industries Limited taking the biggest hit. While HUL and ICICI Bank were the other laggards from the top-10 pack, TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys, LIC, SBI, HDFC and Bharti Airtel were the gainers. However, the combined gain of the seven firms at Rs 49,441.05 crore was less than the total loss suffered by the three companies.

Sensex ends down 115 pts; closes FY22 with 18% gains

Sensex ends down 115 pts; closes FY22 with 18% gains

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex gave up its early gains to settle lower by 115 points on the last day of 2021-22 fiscal on Thursday, dragged down by profit-taking in Reliance Industries, Infosys and HDFC Bank after a three-day rally. The 30-share barometer declined by 115.48 points or 0.20 per cent to settle at 58,568.51 in choppy trade due to the expiry of monthly derivatives contracts. During the day, it touched a high of 58,890.92 and a low of 58,485.79.

Reliance Retail raises Rs 7,350 crore from 2 investors

Reliance Retail raises Rs 7,350 crore from 2 investors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced to raise Rs 7,350 crore from two investors -- Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Global alternative asset firm TPG -- by selling a stake in group's retail arm.

CCI clears Reliance Retail-Future Group deal

CCI clears Reliance Retail-Future Group deal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The Competition Commission has approved Reliance's proposed acquisition of retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing businesses of Future Group. The Rs 24,713 crore deal that would boost Reliance Industries' fast growing retail business was announced in August. In a tweet on Friday, the regulator said it has approved "acquisition of retail, wholesale, logistics & warehousing businesses of Future Group by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and Reliance Retail and Fashion Lifestyle Limited".