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Tata plan to buy out DOCOMO hits a wall

Tata plan to buy out DOCOMO hits a wall

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The issue will now have to be resolved through arbitration.

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

BJP's Swamy moves EC over AirAsia, Tata-SIA licenses

Rediff.com5 May 2014

FIA has filed two separate petitions challenging the approvals granted to Tata-Airasia and Tata-SIA Airlines deals respectively.

FIPB to take call on Tata-Singapore Airlines deal on Oct 18

FIPB to take call on Tata-Singapore Airlines deal on Oct 18

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

As per the FIPB agenda, the proposal will be taken up on October 18.

Will Jaishankar continue to craft an assertive foreign policy?

Will Jaishankar continue to craft an assertive foreign policy?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

When S Jaishankar became India's external affairs minister in May 2019, he was largely considered a political lightweight despite his undisputed mastery over foreign policy.

2 more top executives, picked by Mistry, resign from boards of Tata cos

2 more top executives, picked by Mistry, resign from boards of Tata cos

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Days after the disbanding of Group Executive Council set up by Tata Sons ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry, N S Rajan and Nirmalya Kumar have resigned from their respective board positions at Indian Hotels Company and Tata Chemicals.

Tatas, IOC, OIL to bid for Azerbaijan oil field

Tatas, IOC, OIL to bid for Azerbaijan oil field

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Tatas have joined hands with state refiner Indian Oil and exploration firm Oil India Ltd to consider bidding for acquiring Caspian Energy Group LLP's (CEG) interest in an Azerbaijan oil field.Tata Petrodyne Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, has joined the IOC-OIL combine to make a bid to buy CEG's 51 per cent stake in the Shivran Oil Operating Company that runs the Kyurovdag oil field in Azerbaijan, industry sources said.

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 Housing to invest in Gurgaon housing project

Tata Housing to invest in Gurgaon housing project

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Tata Housing Development Company Ltd today said it will invest Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) in the next three years to build a luxury housing project in Gurgaon and also announced its plans to foray into the overseas market this fiscal.

Tata-Airasia deal clearance 'illegal': BJP's Swamy to HC

Tata-Airasia deal clearance 'illegal': BJP's Swamy to HC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

However, this was subject to conditions like substantial ownership and effective control of the airline being vested in Indian nationals.

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The company said, due internal processes as applicable for sanctions of loans of such nature and value were followed

Tata condemns attacks; urges all to stay united

Tata condemns attacks; urges all to stay united

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Following the horrific terror attacks in Mumbai that have left more than 100 people dead and 300 injured, Ratan Tata, chairman Tata Sons and of Indian Hotels Co Ltd -- which owns the Taj group of hotels -- has condemned the killing of innocent people.

Tata Capital raises $800 mn for pvt equity funds

Tata Capital raises $800 mn for pvt equity funds

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Last year, the company had said it would raise $1 billion for its private equity fund by December 2011.

Tata Housing buys premium land in Mumbai for just Rs 214 crore

Tata Housing buys premium land in Mumbai for just Rs 214 crore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Amid slowdown, the company is buying quality land parcels at marquee locations across the country.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.

FIPB may consider Tata-SIA airline proposal on Oct 18

FIPB may consider Tata-SIA airline proposal on Oct 18

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

In their new venture, Tata SIA Airlines Ltd, Tata Sons would hold 51 per cent stake and Singapore Airlines 49 per cent.

TCS' Rs 17,000 crore share buyback to open on December 1

TCS' Rs 17,000 crore share buyback to open on December 1

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Rs 17,000 crore-share buyback programme of India's top software services exporter Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will open on December 1. The buyback, where investors can sell to the company their shares at an offer price of Rs 4,150 apiece, will close on December 7, TCS said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The information technology bellwether is aiming to repurchase up to 4.09 crore shares (1.12 per cent of the total equity share capital) at Rs 4,150 apiece in a buyback valued at Rs 17,000 crore.

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking an order restraining the Centre from granting any approval to AirAsia for its operations in India.

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Manmohan issued notice to Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA and others and sought their response by October 30.

GE to buy Tata stake in JV

GE to buy Tata stake in JV

Rediff.com3 May 2003

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Pradeep Nandrajog issued notices to the Centre, Foreign Investment Promotion Board and Commerce and Civil Aviation ministries and sought their responses by October 30.

SBI-led consortium agrees to give loan to the Tatas for Air India

SBI-led consortium agrees to give loan to the Tatas for Air India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A consortium of lenders led by State Bank of India (SBI) has agreed to provide loans to Tata Group for the smooth operations of loss-making Air India. Tata Group, which won the bid to acquire the national carrier along with Air India Express and 50 per cent stake in AISATS in October last year, is expected to formally takeover the airline on Thursday. Sources said the SBI-led consortium has agreed to grant both term loans and working capital loans depending on the airline's requirements. All large lenders, including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Union Bank of India, are part of the consortium, they added.

Tata stocks climb up after 3 days of turmoil

Tata stocks climb up after 3 days of turmoil

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

On Friday, shares of Tata Motors rose by 2.68 per cent and Tata Steel went up by 1.85 per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Ilker Ayci is first foreign-national to head Air India

Ilker Ayci is first foreign-national to head Air India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The Air India board met on Monday afternoon to consider the candidature of Ilker Ayci and after due deliberations approved the appointment of Ayci as the CEO & MD of Air India, Tata Sons said in a statement.

Ilker Ayci is first foreign-national to head Air India

Ilker Ayci is first foreign-national to head Air India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The Air India board met on Monday afternoon to consider the candidature of Ilker Ayci and after due deliberations approved the appointment of Ayci as the CEO & MD of Air India, Tata Sons said in a statement.

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Rediff.com4 May 2016

These patents are primarily in the area of computation and data processing.

'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.'

Tatas now only half as small as PSUs

Tatas now only half as small as PSUs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Analysts say Tatas could sustain their current pace of growth, provided the group's "cash cows", such as TCS and Tata Motors, continue to deliver.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Tata Steel and Indian Hotels on Wednesday said they have always made all relevant disclosures and have no further comments to offer following comments made by ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry that Tata group firms could face a potential USD 18 billion writedown.

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Tata empire turns 150 this year. R Gopalakrishnan, former director, Tata Sons Ltd, imagines a conversation among the group's founder Jamsetji, his son Dorabji, his successor, Nowroji Saklatwala, and his successor, J R D Tata.

Tata front runner for GE Capital's stake in SBI Cards

Tata front runner for GE Capital's stake in SBI Cards

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

State Bank of India partnered GE Capital in 1998 for its credit card business.

Tata Steel might sell assets worth $1.2 billion: Sources

Tata Steel might sell assets worth $1.2 billion: Sources

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Ahmedabad-based Adani Group is said to be the frontrunner to buy out both Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro's stake in Dhamra.

Tatas, US-based fund among Air India bidders

Tatas, US-based fund among Air India bidders

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata group was among "multiple" entities who on Monday put in preliminary bids for buying the government's stake in loss-making carrier Air India.

Indian Hotels' independent directors back Cyrus Mistry

Indian Hotels' independent directors back Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Ratan Tata-led interim management of Tata Sons is seeking to oust Mistry from his positions in the operating group firms, including IHCL and Tata Motors

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.

SC on Mistry role: 'Person who sets own house on fire'

SC on Mistry role: 'Person who sets own house on fire'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court has said that Cyrus Mistry's removal as executive chairman of Tata group was justified as a "a person who tries to set his own house on fire for not getting what he perceives as legitimately due to him, does not deserve to continue as part of any decision-making body".

Tata vs JioMart: The next big corporate battle to watch

Tata vs JioMart: The next big corporate battle to watch

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Mukesh Ambani-owned RIL's JioMart is set to launch a slew of new products including financial services, electronics to airline tickets to take on the competition from upcoming rivals like the Tata Super app and other established players including PayTM, Amazon and Flipkart. This comes at a time when RIL's e-commerce revenues are set to grow by 35 per cent to $15 billion within four years and its core retail revenue is expected to grow at the same pace to $44 billion, as per a forecast by Goldman Sachs. "The Tata vs JioMart war will be the next big corporate battle to watch. "While Tata has an upper hand like in-house products and brands, RIL has the backing of global biggies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft," said head of a rating firm asking not to be quoted.

Ratan Tata meets Sharma post FIPB nod for airline venture

Ratan Tata meets Sharma post FIPB nod for airline venture

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

With the FIPB giving approval to the Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture to start a full-service carrier, Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Friday met Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.

Chandrasekaran on how Tata Consumer plans to be a formidable FMCG player

Chandrasekaran on how Tata Consumer plans to be a formidable FMCG player

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Tata group firm has enhanced its product portfolio through "targeted acquisitions" as it aspires to be a formidable player in the FMCG category, said Chandrasekaran, who is also the chairman of Tata Sons. Besides, it has stepped up the pace of innovation across markets in line with consumer trends such as health and wellness and convenience, he said in his message to shareholders in the latest annual report of TCPL.

Non-performance under Mistry? What the Tata figures say

Non-performance under Mistry? What the Tata figures say

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Here's a look at how key Tata group companies fared under Cyrus Mistry's stewardship.