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Founders at helm is Infosys' biggest problem

Founders at helm is Infosys' biggest problem

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The stranglehold of the founders over the Infosys management has strengthened after the recent changes.

Godrej may charge group firms royalty for use of brand name

Godrej may charge group firms royalty for use of brand name

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The $2.25-billion Godrej Group is considering leasing its flagship name to group companies for a royalty fee, a model similar to the one adopted by Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate.

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Rediff.com4 May 2016

In 2013-14, the group spent Rs 2.5 per cent of its revenue or Rs 16,000 crore.

As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves

As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The EV industry is at an inflection point and batteries will play a critical role ahead -- batteries and related components typically constitute 35-45 per cent of an EV's costs.

All matters on AirAsia's India operations resolved: Ajit

All matters on AirAsia's India operations resolved: Ajit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Malaysian budget airline AirAsia moved a step closer to securing permission to launch operations in India, with Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday saying that all issues concerning the carrier's application have been resolved.

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

'Are we out of the woods? No, but...'

'Are we out of the woods? No, but...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'But we are much better than what we all had expected and planned, and what all the prophets of doom had predicted.'

India's 10 most influential, powerful brands

India's 10 most influential, powerful brands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

These brands create powerful connections by being meaningful to consumers, and differentiating themselves from others.

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

His presence matters more than the money he brings.

The Mistry innings: Captain gets his eye in

The Mistry innings: Captain gets his eye in

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

While understanding the challenges of the group, the Tata Sons chairman has taken quite a few tough decisions in his first year in office.

Stretch where Cyrus Mistry's car crashed sees 262 accidents in 2022

Stretch where Cyrus Mistry's car crashed sees 262 accidents in 2022

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The 100-km stretch of Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway claimed at least 62 lives.

Cyrus Mistry can hit the ground running

Cyrus Mistry can hit the ground running

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Cyrus Mistry, who takes over captaincy of the Tata group this Friday, doesn't have to worry about the wicket. With a team comprising some of India's best corporate leaders - all carefully handpicked by his predecessor - Mistry can surely hit the ground running.

Entrepreneurship scene in India today is like in the US of 1970s, says Tata

Entrepreneurship scene in India today is like in the US of 1970s, says Tata

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Tata, whose latest investment was in Ampere, a start-up that produces electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers from Coimbatore.

AirAsia India to get fresh capital

AirAsia India to get fresh capital

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

AirAsia India began operations in June 2014.

Mercedes SUV Mistry was in did not have airbags at the back

Mercedes SUV Mistry was in did not have airbags at the back

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC, the SUV former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was riding in on Sunday, comes with various safety features to protect passengers but just like other high-end cars, it has no airbags for rear seats.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Air India will no longer enjoy a priority in allocation of international traffic rights. This follows its takeover by Tata Sons in January. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has dropped a clause which gave Air India an advantage over other private airlines in the amended rules issued on April 19.

Tata Group has written down $2.2 bn under Mistry

Tata Group has written down $2.2 bn under Mistry

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Fourteen per cent of the $16 billion invested by Ratan Tata in M&As abroad has been written off by his successor.

India Inc tops Mamata's guest list

India Inc tops Mamata's guest list

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Trinamool sources indicated that invitations had been extended to Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata and several senior executives of the Tata group.

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The government is keeping its options open.

Tata Tele to seek promoter funding to bid for spectrum

Tata Tele to seek promoter funding to bid for spectrum

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Spectrum is critical for Tata Tele because in some circles, Rajasthan for example, it has spectrum only in 60 per cent of the geography, while allocation for the rest has yet to come from the government.

Cyrus Mistry's first message as chairman

Cyrus Mistry's first message as chairman

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Tata group will invest over Rs 45,000 crore on various businesses over next two years and would look to expand its presence in global markets besides in India, the group's new chief Cyrus P Mistry said.

Mistry takes tough calls while opting for continuity

Mistry takes tough calls while opting for continuity

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

TCS still ace in the pack

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

Cyrus Mistry's to-fix list widens

Cyrus Mistry's to-fix list widens

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The slowdown heat has been felt the most in steel, commercial vehicles and hotels

Govt agrees to Air India employees' main demands

Govt agrees to Air India employees' main demands

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The central government has agreed in-principle to Air India employees' main demands. It fears an industrial dissension now could impede the process of privatisation. It has agreed to bear the cost of liquidation loss on account of transfer to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from company-owned trusts, inclusion of employees in the central government health scheme (CGHS), and encashment of leaves. The template of the Air India process will be followed for other public sector undertakings up for privatisation at a later date.

India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Several leading industrialists, including Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani, Vedanta Resources Limited executive chairman Anil Agarwal, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Welspun Group chairman and Assocham president B K Goenka, attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Tata companies band together for bigger piece of defence pie

Tata companies band together for bigger piece of defence pie

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The nomination of cluster heads for defence, infrastructure and finance business is awaited.

Arvind Subramanian's Twitter account hacked

Arvind Subramanian's Twitter account hacked

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Twitter accounts of leading industrialist Ratan Tata and Trai chairman R S Sharma were also hacked

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India's flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 kicked off on Wednesday with the global unveiling of Suzuki Motor Corporation's concept electric SUV 'eVX' which is slated to hit the market by 2025. The company's Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India is among the major manufacturers participating in the show that has returned after three years. The Concept eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan. It will be powered by a 60 kWh battery pack offering up to 550 km of driving range on single charge.

Big mistakes that crashed Tata Motors' ambitious car dream

Big mistakes that crashed Tata Motors' ambitious car dream

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Many say Tata Motors has perhaps paid the price for being too ambitious.

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. Cook arrived in India on Monday. The visit started with the launch of the first official Apple store in Mumbai on April 18 followed by a second in the national capital on April 20.

Tata Motors' Sanand plant to roll out first non-Nano model in December

Tata Motors' Sanand plant to roll out first non-Nano model in December

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The car so far known by the code name 'Kite' will be a hatchback.

TCS declines 4%, m-cap tanks Rs 17,989 cr post earnings

TCS declines 4%, m-cap tanks Rs 17,989 cr post earnings

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

On Friday, the stock was the worst hit among the 30 blue-chips on the Sensex

2G, 3G allocation: PAC summons telecom heads

2G, 3G allocation: PAC summons telecom heads

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Radia, chairperson of Vaishnavi Corporate Communications and Tata, chairman of Tata sons Limited, have been asked by the PAC to appear before it on April 5 at 11 AM and 3 PM respectively to give 'oral evidence' on the subject 'recent developments in the telecom sector including allocation of 2G and 3G spectrum'.

HC agrees to hear plea against flying permit to AirAsia India

HC agrees to hear plea against flying permit to AirAsia India

Rediff.com8 May 2014

A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw posted the matter for hearing on Friday.

Cyrus Mistry is chairman-designate of Indian Hotels

Cyrus Mistry is chairman-designate of Indian Hotels

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

On Tata's retirement in December, 2012, Mistry will take the charge of IHCL.