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Fadnavis orders probe into accident that killed Cyrus Mistry

Fadnavis orders probe into accident that killed Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he has asked the state police to conduct a detailed investigation into the accident in which former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed.

Tata fosters another startup, invests in fitness co GOQii

Tata fosters another startup, invests in fitness co GOQii

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The company, which is a leading player in the Indian wearables market, is backed by angel investors like Shriram Nene and his wife and Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene and WhatApp's Neeraj Arora

Tata to invest Rs 1,200 crore in houses for the old

Tata to invest Rs 1,200 crore in houses for the old

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Tata Housing to take up around 13 projects for constructing homes for the old.

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Virtually addressing employees of Air India across the globe, he said for the airline to be the best again there will be an organisational redesign, and it will "require a huge transformation, probably the largest transformation and the change all of you would ever go through". The carrier will expand its "outreach both domestically and internationally" and it has the desire to connect India with every part of the globe, he added.

At Rs 9500 cr, Tatas' buyout of BigBasket will be biggest in online grocery space

At Rs 9500 cr, Tatas' buyout of BigBasket will be biggest in online grocery space

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The deal, which is expected to close in the next four to five weeks, will give exit to investors Alibaba, Abraaj Group and IFC. The parties are awaiting approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Cyrus Mistry takes charge of Tata Motors

Cyrus Mistry takes charge of Tata Motors

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

To deliver on strategy that late Slym was executing.

Cyrus Mistry gets a whopping Rs 16.25 cr for FY15

Cyrus Mistry gets a whopping Rs 16.25 cr for FY15

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Though Mistry does not make it to the club of the top 10 highest paid India Inc leaders, he will be among the next 10.

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'The Budget needs to focus more on social welfare schemes.'

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Far from public glare, company is investing in tech firms and providing consultancy.

Jhunjhunwala will be remembered for his foresightedness, understanding of markets: Ratan Tata

Jhunjhunwala will be remembered for his foresightedness, understanding of markets: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, on Sunday said ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala will always be remembered for his acute understanding of the markets as well as for his jovial personality, kindness, and foresightedness. Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as 'India's Warren Buffett', passed away here Sunday morning due to a cardiac arrest. He was 62. Jhunjhunwala had investments in more than three dozen companies, the most valuable being watch and jewellery maker Titan, part of the Tata conglomerate.

Air India bans smoking, consumption of intoxicating substances at workplace

Air India bans smoking, consumption of intoxicating substances at workplace

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Tata Group-run Air India has banned smoking and consumption of intoxicating substances at the workplace and any employee violating this order will be "dealt with appropriate consequences", the airline's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Suresh Dutt Tripathi has stated. It was not clear what was the trigger for Wednesday's communique. Air India did not respond to PTI's request for statement on this matter.

Ratan Tata invests in medical emergency response firm MUrgency

Ratan Tata invests in medical emergency response firm MUrgency

Rediff.com17 May 2016

MUrgency is slated to launch services in Amritsar and Jalandhar in the last week of May and cover the entire state by June end.

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

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

"We are waiting for any input from any quarter," Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey said, adding, "We have not received anything so far".

Tatas' independent directors highest paid in industry

Tatas' independent directors highest paid in industry

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Five of the 10 best-paid independent directors belonged to the Tata group, followed by four from Reliance Industries and one from Wipro.

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking to set aside the Air India divestment process on the allegation that the methodology adopted by the government in the valuation of the national carrier was "arbitrary, illegal and against public interest". The order was passed by a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh. The court said a detailed order will be uploaded. "Dr. Subramanian Swamy, sir we are dismissing this matter...," the bench said.

Air India bid: US fund ready with war chest of 'billions'

Air India bid: US fund ready with war chest of 'billions'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

For the AI bid, Interups has joined hands with a few employees of the airline, and plans to raise funds by splitting some of its infrastructure-related assets into an aviation InvIT, which will have underlying assets such as air routes, ground handling, repairs, and training etc.

I support start-ups making a difference: Ratan Tata

I support start-ups making a difference: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'I've been backing businesses in the e-commerce space because they enable goods and services to reach people who could never have been catered to in this manner before.'

TCS set to overtake ONGC in dividend payout

TCS set to overtake ONGC in dividend payout

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Tech major's shareholders will receive total dividend of Rs 15,474 crore in FY15

Ishaat Hussain replaces Cyrus Mistry as TCS chairman

Ishaat Hussain replaces Cyrus Mistry as TCS chairman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Hussain shall hold office as the chairman of the company until a new chairman is appointed in his place

Maharashtra needs more research centres to boost start-ups: Ratan Tata

Maharashtra needs more research centres to boost start-ups: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

He underlined the need for industrial parks and white-collared environment

The Coming Corporate Battles In 2023

The Coming Corporate Battles In 2023

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India Inc is gearing up for a slugfest this year and from tech to paints, new battlegrounds are emerging, observes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder, Founding Fuel.

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Why was Cyrus Mistry shown the door?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Experts view this as a case of "failed experiment" in succession

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.

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

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

World on threshold of new era of cooperation due to COVID crisis: Tata's Chandra

World on threshold of new era of cooperation due to COVID crisis: Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The world is on the threshold of a new era of cooperation in which individuals, business and nations more readily join forces, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and only a global effort can help get back to normality from the health crisis, according to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran. In his New Year address to over 7.5 lakh employees of the consumer products to aerospace conglomerate, Chandrasekaran said the pandemic has rewritten the rules and there has been a shift in priorities with greater focus on safety and resilience, and a transition from 'just in time' toward 'just in case' -- changes that "offer a glimpse of the new economy that will emerge from the old".

Vistara to have 70 planes in fleet by mid-2024

Vistara to have 70 planes in fleet by mid-2024

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Full service carrier Vistara will continue to expand and expects to have a total of 70 planes by mid-2024, its chief Vinod Kannan said on Tuesday. The airline, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, reported an operating profit for the first time since inception in the three months ended December 2022. By the middle of next year, Kannan said it will have a total of 70 aircraft, including 7 Boeing 787s.

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.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'As Tata Steel we will obviously use group-level leverage to make progress where we want.'

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

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.

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.

Mistry accident: Injured Pandoles shifted to Mumbai from Vapi hospital

Mistry accident: Injured Pandoles shifted to Mumbai from Vapi hospital

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Dr Anahita Pandole and her husband Darius, who injured in the car accident that killed former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, were on Monday shifted by road to Mumbai from a hospital in neighbouring Vapi town of Gujarat, an official said.

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.

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.