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Cyrus Mistry accident: Co-passenger Darius Pandole discharged from hospital

Cyrus Mistry accident: Co-passenger Darius Pandole discharged from hospital

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

His wife, Dr Anahita Pandole, who was driving the car at the time of the accident, was recovering and will be discharged soon, said an official of the Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital.

Scribes protest attack on photojournalists outside Tata's headquarters

Scribes protest attack on photojournalists outside Tata's headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The protesters staged a sit-in at the main entrance of Bombay House.

Is This Why Gopinathan Resigned?

Is This Why Gopinathan Resigned?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

TCS became a slow-moving giant and lost some of its sheen to competitors -- both big and small. Even as TCS remains the primary cash cow of Tata Group, its revenue and profit growth have slowed considerably.

Padma Bhushan for Indian vaccine makers

Padma Bhushan for Indian vaccine makers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella along with Alphabet Inc and its subsidiary Google CEO Sundararajan Pichai are also among those from trade and industry who have been awarded the Padma Bhushan for their distinguished services.

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

These start-ups include high-growth companies such as Ola, Paytm, Lenskart, UrbanClap and Urban Ladder. Nearly half of these have gone on to raise follow-on funding, a key measure of success for start-ups. A few have become unicorns, the term for start-ups valued at $1 billion or more.

Tribute to JRD Tata, an iconic businessman

Tribute to JRD Tata, an iconic businessman

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

"I do not want India to be an economic superpower. I want India to be a happy country." - JRD Tata

What Vistara merger means for Air India

What Vistara merger means for Air India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Singapore Airlines on Tuesday said Vistara will be merged with Tata group-owned Air India. Tata group owns a 51 per cent stake in Vistara, and the remaining 49 per cent shareholding is with Singapore Airlines (SIA). As part of the transaction, SIA will also invest Rs 2,058.5 crore in Air India.

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

With a net worth of $12.6 billion, Mistry is well known for constructing some of Mumbai's landmarks such as the Reserve Bank of India headquarters, The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, and the Oberoi Hotels

Tata's Vistara trademark 'objected'

Tata's Vistara trademark 'objected'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

It started commercial operations as a full service carrier on January 9.

Tata, SIA say airline to always remain under Indian control

Tata, SIA say airline to always remain under Indian control

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Tatas and Singapore Airlines have assured the government that control of their proposed airline venture would always remain in Indian hands, while seeking approval to offer passenger services on both domestic and international routes.

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.

Tata most valuable Indian brand; LIC, Infosys next

Tata most valuable Indian brand; LIC, Infosys next

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The 2019 list shows a 37 per cent jump in brand value for the Tata group, to $19.55 billion for 2019, the highest in the top 25.

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

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.

Why Ratan Tata remains the king of India's corporate world

Why Ratan Tata remains the king of India's corporate world

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Ratan Tata was the first one to realise that Indian companies had become a prisoner to tradition and needed to radically innovate.

Cyrus Mistry: 'A man of undiluted goodness'

Cyrus Mistry: 'A man of undiluted goodness'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'The main thing Cyrus left is to tell us that you can be a business leader by being good.' 'He practiced that in all of his dealings, in all of his decisions -- in the way he thought, the way he behaved and indeed as he spoke.'

Will miss my twin: Supriya Sule remembers Cyrus Mistry

Will miss my twin: Supriya Sule remembers Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Calling Cyrus Mistry her twin, Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule on Monday said she has been devastated by the demise of the former chairman of Tata Sons.

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Ratan Tata has acquired a stake in Chinese handset maker Xiaomi, the first investment by any Indian in the smartphone maker.

Radia tapes: Lawyer criticises govt, Ratan Tata watches in SC

Radia tapes: Lawyer criticises govt, Ratan Tata watches in SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

With Ratan Tata watching proceedings, his lawyer on Wednesday pleaded for a direction from the Supreme Court to ensure that conversations tapped by government agencies in the 'Radia tapes' affair are not leaked and misused.

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'He wanted to learn all the time.'

TCS to make another record this year

TCS to make another record this year

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Together with its share buyback worth Rs 16,000 crore completed in January this year, TCS shareholders will receive a record Rs 30,250 crore from their company in FY21.

How Tatas plan to grab the $100 billion-plus global 5G market

How Tatas plan to grab the $100 billion-plus global 5G market

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Tata group's tryst with mobile services, with either CDMA or GSM technology, did not really fly, forcing it to close operations and write off losses. Now the group is back in the big game, this time straddling the telecom equipment, network and technology space in India as well as the global market. To this end, it is leveraging the opportunities that flow from 5G technology through open radio access network, or O-RAN. Recently, the Tata Sons' subsidiary Panatone Finvest acquired 43.3 per cent in Bengaluru-based telecom equipment manufacturer Tejas Network for Rs 1,850 crore and announced it would buy another 26 per cent of the voting capital through an open offer.

Soaring losses may queer Tata Tele's spectrum pitch

Soaring losses may queer Tata Tele's spectrum pitch

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Accumulated sum Rs 31,500 crore in 2015-16

Tata-SIA's flying permit exercise progressing well: Official

Tata-SIA's flying permit exercise progressing well: Official

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Earlier, the JV company got a go-ahead from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board in October 2013 and was awaiting AOP for launching a full-service carrier.

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

CashKaro.com works with online retailers like Amazon.in, Paytm, Jabong and ShopClues

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The watch has been designed by multiple Tata Group companies

Singapore Airlines confirms Vistara-Air India merger discussions

Singapore Airlines confirms Vistara-Air India merger discussions

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is engaged in confidential talks with Tata Sons for merging Vistara with Air India, the flagship carrier of the Republic of Singapore informed the stock exchange in the Southeast Asian nation on Thursday in a first acknowledgement of a possible integration of the two airlines. "In line with its multi-hub strategy, SIA is currently in confidential discussions with the Tatas to explore a potential transaction in relation to the securities of Vistara and Air India. "The discussions seek to deepen the existing partnership between SIA and Tatas and may include a potential integration of Vistara and Air India," SIA said in a notification to the Singapore stock exchange. SIA owns 49 per cent stake in Vistara and is among the four airlines run by Tata Group.

Ministry vetting names of top bosses of Tata-Singapore airlines

Ministry vetting names of top bosses of Tata-Singapore airlines

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Tata-SIA have applied to the Civil Aviation Ministry for a no-objection certificate to start a full-service airline in India.

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Cyrus Mistry undertook quite a few significant initiatives at the Tata Group in the past two years.

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Medal layenge, medal layenge yeh baat tum dimaag se nikal do (a medal will never come if you chase after a medal, just focus on the processes)

Hiring pilots: Air India - Akasa Air battle hots up

Hiring pilots: Air India - Akasa Air battle hots up

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Amid concerns over alleged poaching of pilots, Air India told Akasa Air that petitioning a competitor to collude in restricting the rights of staff to change an employer could potentially violate the competition law. Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson wrote a letter to Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube against the backdrop of Akasa Air raising concerns about Air India Express hiring pilots from the airline. The letter, dated September 21, followed a letter by Dube to Tata Sons on September 11.

Cyrus Mistry's car was driven at 180-190 kmph: Police

Cyrus Mistry's car was driven at 180-190 kmph: Police

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The police team probing the crash are examining the CCTV footage for further leads, the official said.

Tata-Mistry spat: What it means for minority and small shareholders

Tata-Mistry spat: What it means for minority and small shareholders

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Experts explain the distinction between the rights of small and minority shareholders in public-listed and private companies.

Soon, F-16s to be made in India as Tata signs pact with Lockheed Martin

Soon, F-16s to be made in India as Tata signs pact with Lockheed Martin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Under the deal, Lockheed will shift its Fort Worth, Texas plant to India without directly affecting American jobs.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Adani family, led by Chairman Gautam Adani, is the most valued first-generation family business at Rs 15.44 trillion.

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Dr Anahita had only worn the shoulder harness from the back and had not adjusted the lap belt, police said.

Tata group's innovation economic value to cross $1 bn

Tata group's innovation economic value to cross $1 bn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The group, however, measured the economic value of just 43 creative ideas out of 1,700 innovations that took place within the Group last year.

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Ratan Tata said he continued to feel the need to support young entrepreneurs who were keen to unleash the Indian tiger.