News for 'Reliance Industries Ltd'

RIL denies any intent to bid for UK telecom group BT

RIL denies any intent to bid for UK telecom group BT

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Reliance Industries on Monday categorically denied any intent to bid for the UK telecom group, BT. RIL dismissed a report titled `Reliance mulling bid for UK's telco BT Group' as "completely speculative and baseless". "We categorically deny any intent to bid for the UK telecom group, BT, formerly British Telecom, as reported in the article...," Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) said in a communication to BSE.

Reliance invites RCom for conciliation

Reliance invites RCom for conciliation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has invited Reliance Communications for "mutual conciliation prior to arbitration" on the dispute over the latter's bid to sew up a merger deal with MTN.

Reliance shrinks its big pharma plan

Reliance shrinks its big pharma plan

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

RIL is grappling with other priorities -- sliding oil prices, shrinking refining margins and a battle with the Anil Ambani group over the supply of gas. The plan was to build an integrated pharma company in two to three years, on the lines of large domestic majors such as Ranbaxy's or Dr Reddy's Laboratories. Instead, the plan has been modified to being a start-up bulk drug manufacturing company that will launch six bulk drugs or active pharmaceutical ingredients by 2010.

Reliance Retail faces opposition in Uttarakhand

Reliance Retail faces opposition in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

After Uttar Pradesh, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited is facing the wrath of local vegetable vendors and wholesalers in Uttarakhand for venturing into retail business.

In Reliance-govt dispute, who arbitrates the arbitrators?

In Reliance-govt dispute, who arbitrates the arbitrators?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The lack of mutually acceptable arbitrators has delayed the resolution of the two-and-a-half-year-old dispute between Reliance Industries Ltd and the government of India over the recovery of $2.376 billion worth of investment in the KG-D6 gas block.

Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy

Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Rio police say tickets sold to Reliance made their way into black market; firm says it is probing the allegations.

Reliance enters elite oil majors' club

Reliance enters elite oil majors' club

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The market valuation of Reliance Industries, the country's most valued firm, is fast nearing the Rs 10 lakh crore mark, surpassing British energy major BP Plc.

Reliance Retail eyes foreign buy

Reliance Retail eyes foreign buy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

The company reportedly in talks with a dozen firms overseas for an acquisition.

Reliance tops Hurun's list of most valuable private sector companies

Reliance tops Hurun's list of most valuable private sector companies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd is the most valuable private company in the country, as per Hurun India's 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 list. The list, which was released on Tuesday, stated that with a value of Rs 16.4 lakh crore, Reliance is India's most valuable company, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with Rs 11.8 lakh crore and HDFC Bank with Rs 9.4 lakh crore. Reliance is also the highest taxpayer with a payout of Rs 16,297 crore and the most profitable company with a bottomline of Rs 67,845 crore in 2022-23.

Reliance settlement likely on July 6

Reliance settlement likely on July 6

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

An end to the bitter seven-month old battle between the Ambani brothers for the ownership of the Reliance business empire appeared imminent and an announcement about the settlement is likely to be made on July 6, the third death anniversary of their

Reliance Retail profit after 3.5 yrs

Reliance Retail profit after 3.5 yrs

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Reliance Retail Ltd, an arm of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd, posted profit for the first time after opening its first store nearly three-and-a-half years ago, mainly aided by a tax provision of Rs 250 million (Rs 25 crore).

Reliance to sell $32 million stake in Network18

Reliance to sell $32 million stake in Network18

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Reliance Industries Ltd plans to sell a 3.1 per cent stake, worth $32 million at the current market price, in unit Network18 Media & Investments.

Industry keenly awaits next gas price hearing

Industry keenly awaits next gas price hearing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

On April 29, the Bombay High Court will start hearing the case between the warring companies, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd (RNRL), to reach a quick decision on who will get access to the huge volumes of gas to be produced from RIL's block in the Krishna-Godavari basin. The court will also decide if the central government will be admitted as a party to the case. RNRL would oppose the central government's move to become a party to the case.

Reliance working on CBM pricing

Reliance working on CBM pricing

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Says will also take govt approval

Reliance to enter FMCG business this year

Reliance to enter FMCG business this year

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The country's largest retailer Reliance Industries on Monday announced that it will enter the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business this year as part of its expansion plan. Addressing the 45th AGM of Reliance Industries on Monday, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) Director Isha Ambani said: "This year, we will launch our FMCG goods business". The objective of this business will be to develop and deliver products and solve every Indian's daily needs, with high-quality products at affordable pricing, she said while addressing Reliance Industries' annual general meeting.

Is Reliance 'stealing' gas from ONGC's block?

Is Reliance 'stealing' gas from ONGC's block?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has written to the Oil Ministry seeking appointment of an international expert to assess if Reliance Industries Ltd was drawing out any of its gas in KG basin.

How Reliance has changed India's petro retailing

How Reliance has changed India's petro retailing

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Employing the best in business and emphasis on training Reliance petroleum's downstream business is stewarded by the very best in business.

And now Reliance 'dhabas'

And now Reliance 'dhabas'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday launched its fourth highway hospitality 'dhaba' in Uttar Pradesh at a company petroleum retail outlet in Kamlapur on the Lucknow-Sitapur highway.

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 15 per cent drop in its net profit to Rs 15,792 crore for the third quarter, according to a company's stock exchange filing. The net profit of Rs 15,792 crore in October-December 2022 compares to Rs 18,549 crore a year back.

Reliance strikes oil in KG basin

Reliance strikes oil in KG basin

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Another cheque for Mukesh's Reliance Retail

Another cheque for Mukesh's Reliance Retail

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Investment by US PE firm KKR will add fire to Ambani's battle for dominance in the retail market that is also being eyed by Jeff Bezos' Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart.

Sensex climbs 445 points on buying in blue-chip stocks

Sensex climbs 445 points on buying in blue-chip stocks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel, Adani Ports, Tech Mahindra, Titan, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel and Reliance Industries were the biggest gainers. NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank and Larsen & Toubro were among the laggards.

Gas pricing: FIR slams UPA for favouring Reliance

Gas pricing: FIR slams UPA for favouring Reliance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The FIR was lodged under sections 420 (cheating), 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC and under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in its December quarter net profit as a planned maintenance-induced weakness in oil business earnings was offset by stability in retail and telecom verticals. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit of Rs 17,265 crore, or Rs 25.52 per share, in October-December - the third quarter of the current 2023-24 fiscal - was 9.3 per cent higher than Rs 15,792 crore, or Rs 23.19 a share, earning a year back, according to a company statement. Quarter-on-quarter, the profit was lower when compared to Rs 17,394 crore earnings in the preceding three months ended September 30.

Reliance staff, villagers clash

Reliance staff, villagers clash

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Pak firm explores JV with Reliance

Pak firm explores JV with Reliance

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

Shaheen International, a Pakistani business group, is exploring the possibility of forming a joint venture with Reliance Industries Ltd to set up a petrochemical complex in Pakistan.

No oil subsidy burden for Reliance

No oil subsidy burden for Reliance

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance said it has signed a binding agreement with two subsidiaries of Paramount Global to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited held by Paramount Global. Similarly, in a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paramount Global said the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, as well as the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

Reliance forced to scale down retail plans

Reliance forced to scale down retail plans

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Reliance Industries Ltd may have to scale down plans to open retail outlets in the country after facing protests in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, a company official hinted. "The unfavourable trends in these two states have limited our capability to expand the stores as per our original plan," Bijou Kurien, president and CEO of Reliance Lifestyle, said

Reliance gets Intl Refiner of the Year award

Reliance gets Intl Refiner of the Year award

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Reliance Industries Ltd has been recognised as the 'International Refiner of the Year' for 2005 by a leading global industry magazine.

ONGC, Reliance face huge fines

ONGC, Reliance face huge fines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Oil regulator DGH has recommended stiff penalties on state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp and Reliance Industries Ltd for default on commitments made by them on oil and gas exploration blocks awarded under NELP.

Reliance plans Rs 2,000 cr IT park

Reliance plans Rs 2,000 cr IT park

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Pixxel to build India's 1st private Earth observation satellite

Pixxel to build India's 1st private Earth observation satellite

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The private consortium would invest more than Rs 1,200 crore over the next five years to launch a constellation of 12 state-of-the-art Earth Observation satellites equipped with panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral, and microwave SAR (synthetic aperture radar) sensors.

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Having created businesses ranging from world's largest single-location oil refining complex to nation's largest mobile network operators in just few years, billionaire Mukesh Ambani says his group Reliance Industries Ltd will never be complacent and will grow to be among the top 10 business conglomerates of the world. Addressing employees on Reliance Family Day - the birthday of the group's founder Dhirubhai Ambani, he said Reliance is now aiming to consolidate a place among global leaders in digital data platforms and AI adoption. "Today, the domestic and global environments for business are changing very fast.

Reliance has railway cargo plans

Reliance has railway cargo plans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Sensex jumps 1,078 points on FII inflows, bank stocks

Sensex jumps 1,078 points on FII inflows, bank stocks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finance were the biggest gainers. Titan, IndusInd Bank, Zomato, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Nestle and Infosys were the laggards.