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Why jewellery giant Titan will continue to shine

Why jewellery giant Titan will continue to shine

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Strong margins in the jewellery segment in Q4FY25, steady growth guidance for FY26 and expectations of outperformance in the organised jewellery sector boosted sentiment for the largest listed jewellery maker by market capitalisation, Titan Company. The stock was the highest gainer on the benchmark indices (Sensex as well as Nifty), rising 4.1-4.5 per cent at close on Friday, taking the total gains over the past month to about 12 per cent.

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

World's cheapest water purifier from Tata

World's cheapest water purifier from Tata

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The Tata group has done yet another Nano -- this time in the water purifier segment. Group company Tata Chemicals on Monday launched a compact water purifier, called 'Swach', which means clean in Hindi.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Sensex rides on bluechip stocks; rises 585 points

Sensex rides on bluechip stocks; rises 585 points

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major gainers. In contrast, Tata Steel, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Tata Motors and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

Tatas in expansion mode in Karnataka

Tatas in expansion mode in Karnataka

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Tata Group is on an expansion spree in Karnataka, with new projects of its companies at various stages, including the proposed 100-acre Tata Consultancy Service campus here.

What must Ratan Tata's successor be like

What must Ratan Tata's successor be like

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

The successor to the legendary Ratan Tata should have a keen understanding of the group's core values, foresight, strength of character, good grasp of Indian-ness, among other qualities, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In 2006-07, TCS had employed 7,000 people in the eastern states.

Who will be the next Tata chairman?

Who will be the next Tata chairman?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The $70-billion Tata Group has embarked on a global search for a successor to Ratan Tata who will retire in 2012.

Mistry's tirade against Ratan Tata continues unabated

Mistry's tirade against Ratan Tata continues unabated

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Refuting Tat's charges about Welspun buy, Mistry said to even suggest that the Tata Sons board including the nominee directors of the Tata Trusts had not been adequately informed is contrary to the factual record

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who headed Tata group whose iconic hotel in Mumbai was one of the sites of the 26/11 terror attacks, on Thursday penned a heartfelt tribute saying the wanton destruction that took place 12 years ago will never be forgotten.

Tata may get Air India, but...

Tata may get Air India, but...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The Tatas are rather overwhelmed with some facets of the airline they have discovered, but even more unnerved by what they may not have yet uncovered, reveals Anjuli Bhargava.

The Ok-Tata-Bye-Bye controversy

The Ok-Tata-Bye-Bye controversy

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Infringements related to brand names and trademarks are a never-ending story. In the latest dispute over a brand name, the Tata Group has objected to the word 'Tata' used in oktatabyebye.com, a travel community site owned by MakeMyTrip.

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Friday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at his residence in Mumbai.

Tatas mull entry into biotech

Tatas mull entry into biotech

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Members of the Parsi community, business leaders and politicians were among those who attended the cremation.

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The branding exercise is estimated cost Rs 100-200 crore to the Tata Group.

Ginger Hotels are 'Nano Taj': Ratan Tata

Ginger Hotels are 'Nano Taj': Ratan Tata

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Ginger Hotels are the Tata Group's chain of budget hotels.

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

For debt-laden Jet Airways, bitter foe Tata may turn into timely saviour.

Realty, retail new Tata thrust areas

Realty, retail new Tata thrust areas

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

US-based Orient Express Hotels has termed the $1.86 billion acquisition offer by Tata group firm Indian Hotels as 'unsolicited' and said it will evaluate the proposal 'carefully and respond' accordingly.

Air India-Vistara merger deal under CCI scanner

Air India-Vistara merger deal under CCI scanner

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a show cause notice to the parties with respect to the proposed merger of Tata Group airlines Vistara and Air India, according to a source. The fair trade watchdog issues notice asking why an investigation should not be initiated only after forming a prima-facie opinion that the deal could adversely impact competition in the marketplace. Vistara and Air India are the two full-service carriers that are part of the Tata Group, and Singapore Airlines holds a 49 per cent stake in Vistara.

Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025: Chandrasekaran

Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Tata Motors plans to have 10 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its domestic product portfolio by 2025 as it looks to drive its business model towards sustainable mobility going ahead, as per Tata Motors chairman N Chandrasekaran. In his message to the shareholders, he noted that the auto major aims to be amongst the world leaders in sustainable mobility solutions and as part of that it is also exploring tie-ups in cell and battery manufacturing to secure supplies for its portfolio of green vehicles. "In India, EV penetration in our portfolio has now doubled to 2 per cent this year and we expect penetration to increase exponentially in the coming years. "Tata Motors will lead this change in the Indian market. By 2025, Tata Motors will have 10 new BEV vehicles and as a Group, we will invest proactively to set up charging infrastructure across the country," Chandrasekaran informed shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2020-21.

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It was August 2007. Tata Steel was turning 100. Jamshedpur, its hometown, had an air of celebration. The line-up for the special event included the launch of Air Deccan's commercial flight connecting Kolkata and Jamshedpur, and release of Russi Lala's new book, Romance of Tata Steel. There was also the screening of The Spirit of Steel, a 20-minute documentary directed by Zafar Hai showcasing Tata Steel's legacy, and a corporate anthem penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Tatas, Ambanis, Adanis, Birlas contributed an average of Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,000 crore per family group.

Titan hits new all-time high; enters Rs 3 trillion market-cap club

Titan hits new all-time high; enters Rs 3 trillion market-cap club

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Titan Company on November 21, became the second Tata group firm to join Rs 3 trillion market capitalisation (market cap) club after its shares hit a new high of Rs 3,400, up nearly 2 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade. At 12:28 PM; with a market cap of Rs 301,847 crore (Rs 3.02 trillion) Titan stood at number 16th position in overall market cap ranking on the BSE listed companies, the exchange data shows. Titan overtook paint company Asian Paints, which has a market cap of Rs 300,579 crore, data shows.

When Will Air India Be Profitable?

When Will Air India Be Profitable?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We don't give any guidance about profitability. We have internal targets but we don't discuss them publicly.'

Tatas look beyond Indian shores

Tatas look beyond Indian shores

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

The Tata Group is looking beyond Indian shores to expand the companies under its fold, even as it has received a 20-year gas supply contract from the government of Bangladesh.

What is Ratan Tata's post-retirement plan?

What is Ratan Tata's post-retirement plan?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Tata plans to do what he has always been passionate about -- set up a design centre of international standards and scale.

CCI clears Tata-Air India deal

CCI clears Tata-Air India deal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Competition Commission has approved Tata Group's proposed acquisition of debt-laden Air India as well as its two subsidiaries. The Rs 18,000 crore-deal that includes the winning bidder Talace taking over Rs 15,300 crore-worth debt, is a major step in the government's efforts over the years to revive the ailing airline. Talace Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, emerged as the winning bidder in October.

Tata's successor must be from family: Mody

Tata's successor must be from family: Mody

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Mody, 92, held important positions in Tata group and led Tata Steel till he retired in the early 1990s.

Air India to buy 250 planes from Airbus

Air India to buy 250 planes from Airbus

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India will buy 250 aircraft, including 40 wide-body planes, from Airbus as the airline expands its fleet and operations. This is the first time in more than 17 years that Air India has placed an aircraft order. It is also the first order placed by the carrier under the ownership of Tata Group. On Tuesday, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said Air India has signed a letter of intent to acquire 250 aircraft from Airbus.

Complacency big danger for businesses: Ratan Tata

Complacency big danger for businesses: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

One hundred years from now, of course, I expect Tata to be much bigger and more global than it is now.

Manish Malhotra to design uniforms of Air India staff

Manish Malhotra to design uniforms of Air India staff

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Air India's flying crew, ground and security staff will soon sport new uniforms designed by fashion designer Manish Malhotra as the Tata Group-owned airline embraces a new global brand identity. As Air India pursues a revival and modernisation plan, the new uniforms are expected to be introduced for the frontline staff by the end of this year and are likely to coincide with the induction of the airline's first wide-body A350 aircraft into its fleet. Malhotra -- whose career spans more than 30 years as a couturier, costume stylist, and entrepreneur -- and his team have started meeting Air India's frontline staff, conducting discussions and fitting sessions with them to better understand their specialised needs, the airline said in a release on Thursday.

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In its first move to significantly expand the fleet after the Tatas took over, Air India has leased 25 Airbus narrow-body aircraft and five Boeing wide-body planes. These will enter service starting December, the company said on Monday. A wide-body plane has a bigger fuel tank, allowing it to travel longer distances such as India-US routes.

Cyrus Mistry's assets may be divided among wife and sons

Cyrus Mistry's assets may be divided among wife and sons

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The billionaire Mistry family's estate is likely to soon change hands. The assets in the name of Cyrus Mistry, who died in September last year, may soon be divided equally among his wife Rohiqa and sons Firoz and Zahan, according to sources. The reorganisation will also include the 9.2 per cent stake in Tata Sons, which is currently in Cyrus Mistry's name and held through his investment company Cyrus Investments.

Govt issues LoI to Tatas for sale of Air India

Govt issues LoI to Tatas for sale of Air India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The government on Monday issued a letter of intent (LoI) confirming the sale of its 100 per cent stake in loss-making Air India to Tata Group for Rs 18,000 crore, a senior official said. Last week, the government had accepted an offer by Talace Pvt Ltd, a unit of the holding company of salt-to-software conglomerate, to pay Rs 2,700 crore in cash and takeover Rs 15,300 crore of the airline's debt. Subsequent to that, an LoI has now been issued to Tata confirming the government's willingness to sell its 100 per cent stake in the airline.

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Rediff.com22 May 2025

For the first time, the Data Security Council of India assembled a joint task force to source threat intelligence at the origin and ensure coordinated action across the cybersecurity spectrum.

Tatas, RIL, Infosys among world's 50 most innovati

Tatas, RIL, Infosys among world's 50 most innovati

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Tata Group ranks 13th, Reliance Industries 15th and Infosys 26th. Tata Group and Reliance Industries have been ranked ahead of American industrial conglomerate General Electric (17), German car manufacturer BMW (20), Japanese auto firm Honda Motor (22) and telecom major AT&T (23), among others. However, while the Tata Group slipped in ranking from the sixth place in 2008, Reliance Industries has improved on its previous year's 19th rank. Infosys was not in the list in 2008.

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

The Tata Group is looking for investments in Bangladesh's steel, power and fertiliser sectors worth $2billion, a media report said in Dhaka on Saturday.