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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-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.

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.

Cyrus Mistry was in the backseat, both survivors were in the front

Cyrus Mistry was in the backseat, both survivors were in the front

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A well-known gynaecologist in Mumbai was driving the car which crashed into a road divider on Sunday, killing former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry and another occupant of the vehicle, the police said.

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

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

Singapore Airlines to get 25.1% stake in enlarged Air India group

Singapore Airlines to get 25.1% stake in enlarged Air India group

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Singapore Airlines' deal with Tata Sons (Tata) will inject a further SGD 360 million ($267 million) into Air India. It will give SIA a 25.1 per cent stake in the enlarged Air India group following its takeover by Tata and merger with Vistara Airlines. The November 2022 deal between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons to further inject $267 million into Air India is one of the key strategic initiatives for future growth mentioned in the quarterly financial report. This agreement is still subject to regulatory approval. SIA in the statement said, "The merged entity will be four to five times larger in scale compared to Vistara, with a strong presence in all key airline segments 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.

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.

Persistent inflation may hit demand across categories: Chandra

Persistent inflation may hit demand across categories: Chandra

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The current operating environment remains highly volatile and persistent inflation will likely impact demand across categories, Tata Consumer Products Ltd chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. To navigate through these "short-term bumps" in this uncertain environment, the company will focus on strong execution, maintaining agility and nimbleness," he said while addressing shareholders at the annual general meeting (AGM). "Geo-Political tensions, supply chain challenges, and demand-supply mismatches in crude and several other commodities are driving persistent inflation, which will likely impact demand across categories.

Air India to buy 470 planes from Airbus, Boeing in a landmark aviation deal

Air India to buy 470 planes from Airbus, Boeing in a landmark aviation deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Air India will purchase 220 planes from Boeing for $34 billion, with an option to buy 70 more aircraft that could take the total transaction value to $45.9 billion, a deal that US President Joe Biden described as a "historic agreement". While announcing the Boeing-Air India deal on Tuesday, Biden also asserted that together with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was looking forward to deepen the ties between India and the US. As per an announcement from the White House, Boeing and Air India have reached an agreement under which the airline will purchase 190 B737 MAX, 20 B787, and 10 B777X for a total of 220 firm order valued at $34 billion at list price.

India's growth journey will shape world's future: Chandrasekaran

India's growth journey will shape world's future: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

India is well positioned to lead the global transitions of digital and artificial intelligence, energy, value supply chains, and the country's growth journey will shape the world's future, B20 India chair N Chandrasekaran said on Friday. In his address to the B20 Summit India 2023, Chandrasekaran, who is also the chairman of Tata Sons, asserted that India stands as a beacon of growth and positively stands out in the global economy, which is facing strong headwinds, tightest rate cycle in decades and record levels of public debt. "The world is currently navigating through three important fundamental transitions.

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.

'If demand happens, fares will correct themselves'

'If demand happens, fares will correct themselves'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'I don't think there will be a direct reaction to the fuel price hike on air ticket prices.'

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.

Chandra writes welcome letter to Air India employees

Chandra writes welcome letter to Air India employees

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Tata Group chief N Chandrasekaran on Thursday reached out to employees of Air India asking them to work together to build the airline that the country needs, while asserting that the "golden age" of the carrier lies ahead. In a welcome letter to the employees of Air India, after the Tata Group took over the management and control of the airline, Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, reflected on the airline's "brilliant past" but said the entire nation is now waiting to see what "we will achieve together". "From the day of the announcement (of Tatas winning the bid), one word has been on everyone's lips: Homecoming.

Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions

Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Tata group has begun its second innings with Air India from a war zone. Being first up in Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine, the salt-to-software conglomerate has faced a real war. But the fire-fighting that the group experienced in appointing a chief executive officer (CEO) for the airline that it acquired from the government in a Rs 18,000-crore deal recently may have felt no less.

TCS Evolving Tech For EVs, Self-Driving Cars

TCS Evolving Tech For EVs, Self-Driving Cars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'While we have done a few thousand kilometres in India, most of the testing and data collection and analysis has been done in the US, Japan and Europe.'

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Further stimulus measures are expected in the upcoming Budget where the focus is likely to be on reforms, including some structural measures such as reducing red tape and boosting foreign direct investment. The meeting with industrialists is in the series of discussions that Modi has had during the last couple of weeks to seek suggestions to revive growth.

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.

Tata-SIA airline to lease Airbus A-320 planes for India ops

Tata-SIA airline to lease Airbus A-320 planes for India ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Full-service airline Tata-SIA, submitted its application for the grant of Air Operator's Permit (AOP or flying license) in April.

Threat distant, says India Inc

Threat distant, says India Inc

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

A stake level of 26 per cent in a company is crucial as with this strength, a stakeholder can block any special resolution at board meetings.

'Superstar chairmen across corporate India don't want to give up power'

'Superstar chairmen across corporate India don't want to give up power'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Tata Sons controversy has raised governance concerns. Arun Duggal and Mohandas Pai on the role of independent directors in such conflict situations.

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Nandan Nilekani, Gokul Rajaram at top two spots in value terms

RSS distances itself from article calling Infosys 'anti-national'

RSS distances itself from article calling Infosys 'anti-national'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday distanced itself from an article critical of Indian software major Infosys that was published in Panchjanya, a magazine associated with the saffron organisation.

Chandra's Midas touch helps Tata group profit to rise 35%

Chandra's Midas touch helps Tata group profit to rise 35%

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

On the other hand, the group's two traditional cash cows, TCS and Tata Motors' subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover, are slowing as other businesses pick up pace

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.

The Mistry Innings: Full A-team to be in place in 2014

The Mistry Innings: Full A-team to be in place in 2014

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Mistry is halfway through in building Tata group's Gen Next.

Cyrus Mistry autopsy finds instant death, blunt thorax trauma

Cyrus Mistry autopsy finds instant death, blunt thorax trauma

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The injuries also included vein ruptures causing internal bleeding, a medical officer said.

Tata Group to invest $35 billion in 3 years

Tata Group to invest $35 billion in 3 years

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Vision 2025 to focus on four clusters; aim is to join the global club of top 25 companies.

A year of renovation later, Tatas' hq Bombay House throws its doors open

A year of renovation later, Tatas' hq Bombay House throws its doors open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

After Rs 800 million makeover, Bombay House reopened on July 29, 2018. The earlier dull interior with low technology has given way to a lot more colour and vibrancy.

Cyrus Mistry, OP Bhatt join TCS board

Cyrus Mistry, OP Bhatt join TCS board

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

With the addition of these two directors, the total Board strength of the company increases to 14 which include seven independent directors, including O P Bhatt, Tata Consultancy Services said.

To mark Adani's 60th birthday, family pledges Rs 60K cr to charities

To mark Adani's 60th birthday, family pledges Rs 60K cr to charities

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

In one of the biggest donations by a business family in India, the family of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday committed to donating Rs 60,000 crore (around $7.7 billion) to various charities related to health care, education, and skill development. The commitment has been made to mark Gautam Adani's 60th birthday on Friday as well as the birth centenary year of his father Shantilal Adani. The corpus will be administered by the Adani Foundation. "At a very fundamental level, [programmes] related to all these three areas should be seen holistically and they collectively form the drivers to build an equitable and future-ready India.

Arguing violation of Articles of Association best legal bet for Mistry

Arguing violation of Articles of Association best legal bet for Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Other legal options include approaching the NCLT alleging mismanagement and oppression of minority shareholder

AirAsia appoints Ratan Tata as its chief advisor

AirAsia appoints Ratan Tata as its chief advisor

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Company chief Tony Fernandes said the name of Chairman for AirAsia India board would also be disclosed soon

How Air India Got Funds To Buy Planes

How Air India Got Funds To Buy Planes

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

'The funds were arranged from multiple banks at a very competitive rate and converted into dollars at the best rates.'

Fraud job syndicates target Reliance, Tata groups

Fraud job syndicates target Reliance, Tata groups

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Both groups warn of initiating strict actions, issue public notices.

India needs to rethink and redesign the whole economy: Tata's Chandra

India needs to rethink and redesign the whole economy: Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

He said COVID-19 can be a catalyst towards the adoption of digital technologies in health and education and drive change in a way that even venture capital funds have not achieved despite pouring billions in investments.