News for 'Reliance Industries Ltd'

Reliance Retail poaches WalMart executives

Reliance Retail poaches WalMart executives

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Reliance Industries Ltd firm, Reliance Retail is making a top management rejig in its value format and will soon announce appointment of two ex-WalMart executives Rob Cissell and Shawn Gray to lead the operations.

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.

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 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 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 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.

India's imports of Russian oil under spotlight after Trump tariffs

India's imports of Russian oil under spotlight after Trump tariffs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

From just 0.2 per cent before the Russia-Ukraine war to now accounting for 35-40 per cent of total crude imports, India's reliance on Russian oil has surged -- drawing fresh scrutiny with US President Donald Trump announcing a penalty on top of a 25 per cent tariff, or tax, on all goods going to the US.

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 jumps 16 places, now at number 88 on Fortune Global 500 list

Reliance jumps 16 places, now at number 88 on Fortune Global 500 list

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has maintained its highest ranking among Indian corporates in the latest Fortune Global 500 list, jumping 16 places to rank at number 88. Reliance was ranked at number 104 in the 2022 ranking and in the 2023 ranking it is placed at number 88, according to the publication. The company has gained a whopping 67 places in the last two years from number 155 in 2021.

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).

Sensex jumps 899 pts, Nifty reclaims 23K

Sensex jumps 899 pts, Nifty reclaims 23K

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Tata Consultancy Services, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, Nestle, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank and Tata Motors were the biggest gainers. However, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and UltraTech Cement were the laggards.

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 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.

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Investors will take cues from the December quarter corporate earnings, with blue-chips like Infosys, Reliance Industries scheduled to report their results this week, in addition, inflation data and trading activity of foreign investors will also be crucial in dictating market trends, analysts said.

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.

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat amid caution ahead of US tariff deadline

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat amid caution ahead of US tariff deadline

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

From the Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Trent, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and ITC were among the gainers. However, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Maruti and Eternal were among the laggards.

Reliance strikes oil in KG basin

Reliance strikes oil in KG basin

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

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.

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.

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.

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore ($9 billion) each into its new energy business and petrochemical expansion, according to a company presentation. In its FY25 result statement, Ambani said the company has laid a strong foundation for its projects in renewable energy and battery operations. "In the coming quarters, we will see the transition of this business from incubation to operationalisation.

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

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Asian Paints were among the laggards. Reliance Industries fell the most by 2.38 per cent to close at Rs 1,171.10 apiece.

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 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.