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Why Sebi banned former Tata Finance MD from market

Why Sebi banned former Tata Finance MD from market

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Call it a coincidence - as Ratan Tata was preparing to hand over the baton of Tata Sons to Cyrus Mistry, Sebi banned Dilip Pendse, former MD of the erstwhile Tata Finance from the capital market for a period of two years.

Tatas honours former Olympic hockey captains

Tatas honours former Olympic hockey captains

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Ten former captains of India's Olympic hockey teams were felicitated with a citation and a purse of Rs 100,000 each.

TCS gives Rs 5-cr farewell gift to Tata

TCS gives Rs 5-cr farewell gift to Tata

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The TCS board approved a special compensation of Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) over and above the Rs 3-crore (Rs 30-million) commission due to him for the last financial year.

Stop 'banana republic' like attacks, Tata to govt

Stop 'banana republic' like attacks, Tata to govt

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata on Friday said the government must stop the 'banana republic kind of attacks', as the real 2G scam was becoming hidden behind a smokescreen.

Tatas, Israel Aerospace tie up for missiles

Tatas, Israel Aerospace tie up for missiles

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Tatas have tied up with Israel Aerospace Industries to manufacture missiles, pilotless drones, electronic warfare systems and other defence equipment.

Ratan Tata attacks older airlines, says they are afraid of competition

Ratan Tata attacks older airlines, says they are afraid of competition

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Vistara, an airline in which Tata Sons owns 51 per cent stake, is one of those which wants a relaxation in rules, saying these are important for the country's economic growth.

Shifting from Singur gave us a high negative cost: Tata

Shifting from Singur gave us a high negative cost: Tata

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata said shifting the Nano car plant from Singur in West Bengal was a prudent move in hindsight but gave the group a high negative cost.

Air India under Tata Group will be real challenge: IndiGo CEO

Air India under Tata Group will be real challenge: IndiGo CEO

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A revamped Air India under the Tata Group will be a real challenge while new airline Akasa Air will be a far less competitive force for the next two-three years, IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta said on Wednesday. Akasa Air, which is backed by former IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh, ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and former Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube, got the no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday.

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 ventures likely to make air travel cheaper in India

Tata ventures likely to make air travel cheaper in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

With the launch of Tata AirAsia and Tata-SIA, the added capacity will bring down fares considerably, say observers.

Ratan Tata speaks on Corus buyout

Ratan Tata speaks on Corus buyout

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The market is both taking a short-term view and a harsh view. We often damn a company when it makes a loss in a single year.

Tata's offer for DoCoMo buy-back gets RBI nod

Tata's offer for DoCoMo buy-back gets RBI nod

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The total valuation of Tata Teleservices, according to the valuer, was only Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion), against the pre-agreed valuation of Rs 27,000 crore (Rs 270 billion).

Ratan to head Tata empire till 2012

Ratan to head Tata empire till 2012

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

In a significant development that ends the prolonged speculation about the succession in India's leading corporate house Tatas virtually extended the term of group Chairman Ratan Tata till 2012.

The qualities that make Ratan Tata a born leader

The qualities that make Ratan Tata a born leader

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

In the midst of an ongoing search process to find Ratan Tata's successor to head the country's biggest corporate house, top leaders from the group have heaped lavish praise on his leadership style.

Spectrum scam: An MP's open letter to Ratan Tata

Spectrum scam: An MP's open letter to Ratan Tata

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Chandrasekhar's letter seeks to convey the impression that the Tata Group kept quiet when it stood to benefit from violations of norms.

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.

Tatas to partner Star for DTH

Tatas to partner Star for DTH

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

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.

Tata group firms jump ahead of CPSUs in m-cap race

Tata group firms jump ahead of CPSUs in m-cap race

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Tata group companies are now more valuable than all the listed central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) or companies in the country. The key 20 listed Tata companies ended the 2021 calendar year with a combined market capitalisation of Rs 23.36 trillion, ahead of the 70 listed CPSUs, which had a combined m-cap of Rs 23.2 trillion. In comparison, these CPSUs had a combined market capitalisation of Rs 16.7 trillion at the end of December 2020 against the Tata group firms' combined m-cap of Rs 15.7 trillion.

A lot has changed since decades-old IT Act: Tata's Chandra

A lot has changed since decades-old IT Act: Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tata Sons, believes that the Digital India Act is a necessity. "The Digital India Act is a necessity because so much has changed over the decades since the original Information Technology (IT) Act was put in place. I am glad the government is developing a participative approach to developing the Digital Act," he said, while answering shareholders at TCS' 27th annual general meeting. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar a few months ago had said that the government would shortly roll out the Digital India Act - a renewed policy for the digital ecosystem and cyberspace in the country.

'Candid' Tata says he's a victim of telecom policy

'Candid' Tata says he's a victim of telecom policy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Appears before PAC, admits voice in Radia tapes his, but denies influence over Cabinet formation.

All about the media-shy half-brother of Ratan Tata

All about the media-shy half-brother of Ratan Tata

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Noel Tata likes to relax at his Alibaug beach home on weekends, but he is equally passionate about driving on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway at a speed of over 100 kilometres per hour.

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Tata not in talks with Brazil's Embraer

Tata not in talks with Brazil's Embraer

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

The Tata group on Wednesday said it is not holding any talks for a joint venture with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer.

Tata Realty and Infra to foray into hospitality

Tata Realty and Infra to foray into hospitality

Rediff.com7 May 2012

To commence work on two projects, add Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) of business Tata Realty and Infrastructure (TRIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is foraying into retail and hospitality segments through a new subsidiary, TRIL Hospitality Services.

UK Announces 99 Scholarships For Indians

UK Announces 99 Scholarships For Indians

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The fully funded scholarship includes tuition, living expenses and travel cost for a one-year-postgraduate programme.

Tatas to hike stake in steel company

Tatas to hike stake in steel company

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Tatas to promote IT SEZ in Chennai

Tatas to promote IT SEZ in Chennai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Tata Sons Ltd, will invest Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) in setting up an information technology Special Economic Zone at Taramani, Chennai. The project will have both commercial and residential projects.

Boost for Tatas as LIC assures no snap exit from group cos

Boost for Tatas as LIC assures no snap exit from group cos

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

CNBC-TV18 News reports that it has been able to confirm that the insurance giant is firmly backing Tata Sons. There is thus no possibility that the insurer will exit the group.

Tata to launch banking arm if rules ease

Tata to launch banking arm if rules ease

Rediff.com3 May 2008

India 's Tata group is moving to launch a full-service bank should restrictions preventing industrial groups from owning substantial stakes in banks be relaxed.

Tatas scout for hotels in US

Tatas scout for hotels in US

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

In spite of the Orient snub, Tatas are still negotiating with them for the hotel takeover as well as scouting other US cities for luxury hotels.

Corruption in India has become worse: Ratan Tata

Corruption in India has become worse: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Top industrialists have expressed concern over the impact that worsening corruption has on their businesses and said there is no short-cut to becoming a billion-dollar company other than doing things the right way.

Mamata returns Tata trust's Rs 27 lakh donation

Mamata returns Tata trust's Rs 27 lakh donation

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Last year, she drove the Tata Motors' Nano factory out from West Bengal. Three days ago, Trinamool Congress chief and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee turned down another Tata offer a donation of Rs 27,70,660 to her party from the Tata Sons Electoral Trust.

Cyrus Mistry eyes digital play to build on Tatas' foundation

Cyrus Mistry eyes digital play to build on Tatas' foundation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Ratan Tata was deeply involved in promoting a technology-oriented culture in the group

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.

After AirAsia, Tatas board SIA for long haul

After AirAsia, Tatas board SIA for long haul

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The new alliance will help the Tatas realise their long-cherished dream of flying abroad, while Singapore Airlines will get a foothold in the expanding Indian market

Rs 1-lakh Tata car by 2008

Rs 1-lakh Tata car by 2008

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The ambitious Rs 1 lakh car by Tata Motors may be launched between 2007 and 2008 even as factors like inflation and cost of steel may make it difficult to maintain the price line.

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Earlier, Holachef had raised a seed fund of Rs 2 crore or Rs 20 million from India Quotient in February 2015.

Tata Group firms pledge shares to finance M&As

Tata Group firms pledge shares to finance M&As

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Tata Sons, the holding firm of the Tata group, and a few group companies have pledged part of their stakes in Tata Steel, Tata Power and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) to raise money for acquisitions and capital expenditure, according to disclosures made on Monday.On January 21, the Securities and Exchange Board of India made disclosure of pledged shares mandatory after it came to light that former Satyam Chairman B Ramalinga Raju had pledged almost his entire holding.