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Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

While study was done before the current boardroom battle began, the findings indicate Tata is no longer viewed as aspirational brand by working professionals.

Ratan Tata rides an army tank

Ratan Tata rides an army tank

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

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.

Meet the man who handled Tatas' Corus bid

Meet the man who handled Tatas' Corus bid

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Meet Arunkumar Ramanlal Gandhi. The head of the M&A activities in the Tata Group, who called up Tata to convey Tata Steel's victory.

CSN's Corus play faces EU anti-trust probe

CSN's Corus play faces EU anti-trust probe

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The shadow of the European Commission's anti-trust proceedings is hanging over Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's bid for Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus.

Chandra says he is 'humbled and honoured' to be Tata Sons chief

Chandra says he is 'humbled and honoured' to be Tata Sons chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

At TCS, Chandrasekaran would be succeeded by Rajesh Gopinathan, currently the company's chief financial officer.

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The new obsession on cost control is powered by the company's 'GEAR' (Generate idea, evaluate, action and realise the idea) programme.

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 asked Tata companies to stop work with Shapoorji group

Cyrus Mistry asked Tata companies to stop work with Shapoorji group

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Mistry indeed followed standards of corporate governance so that it should not create any controversies at a later date

Despite a rough patch, Tata's portfolio power still just about adds up

Despite a rough patch, Tata's portfolio power still just about adds up

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Tata Consultancy Services, the $73 billion IT group, is India's biggest company by market value and four times the size of any other listed Tata entity

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'The deal pipeline across products is robust for 2024.'

Cipla deploys drones to fly in critical drugs

Cipla deploys drones to fly in critical drugs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Drug major Cipla on Tuesday said it has launched drone-powered deliveries of critical medicines - cardiac, respiratory and other essential chronic therapies - to hospitals and pharmacies across Himachal Pradesh in partnership with Skype Air Mobility, a Gurugram-based drone delivery company. Cipla is the first among large Indian pharmaceutical companies to adopt drone-based deliveries to facilitate expedited supply to stockists in remote areas, it claimed. The Mumbai-based firm said the use of drones will support the on-time delivery of its medicines to chemists and clinics in remote areas, and minimise risks of affecting cold chain products due to temperature excursions.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Samsung, India's most attractive brand; Tata, at 4th place

Samsung, India's most attractive brand; Tata, at 4th place

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Dell emerges the most attractive among technology players.

'Cyrus Mistry never threw his weight around'

'Cyrus Mistry never threw his weight around'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'Not many know that Ratan Tata became chairman of Tata Sons because of Cyrus's father Pallonji Mistry. But he (Cyrus) never used it or leveraged it to his benefit.'

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Power Grid, Maruti, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, ITC, Nestle and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major gainers. Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the laggards.

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Assuming we still have a Modi-led majority government after May 2024, there is no guarantee that reforms will move at anything more than a snail's pace, though we must be thankful even for that, notes R Jagannathan.

Tata partners Snapdeal to sell houses online

Tata partners Snapdeal to sell houses online

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

As part of the partnership, about 1,000 homes across projects in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Chennai will be put up for sale on Snapdeal.

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Tata empire turns 150 this year. R Gopalakrishnan, former director, Tata Sons Ltd, imagines a conversation among the group's founder Jamsetji, his son Dorabji, his successor, Nowroji Saklatwala, and his successor, J R D Tata.

Shareholder bonhomie at Naik's last AGM as an era draws to a close

Shareholder bonhomie at Naik's last AGM as an era draws to a close

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday, shareholders made the usual request to the top management for bonus shares. But this time, the setting was different. The man at the helm, outgoing group chairman AM Naik, 82, was heard assuring shareholders that he would join the chorus soon. There were laughs and chuckles at Naik's playful remark as he addressed the last AGM, nearly six decades after he joined L&T as a junior engineer and some 25 years at the top.

Ratan Tata returns to board of a prominent US think tank

Ratan Tata returns to board of a prominent US think tank

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Top Indian industrialist Ratan Tata has returned as a board member of East West Centre, a prominent American think tank.

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian IT services companies have seen several CEO changes that have, over the past few months, led to some crucial exits at the mid-senior level in a trend that is likely to continue. According to a recent Motilal Oswal report, "Movement of mid-to-senior leadership at IT services firms is a reality, partially on account of multiple CEO-level changes.

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'We need to find out whether any structural element has got fatigue.' 'We want to increase the lifespan of the bridge.'

Tatas world's 3rd most transparent group

Tatas world's 3rd most transparent group

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The annual Global Accountability Report considered Tata Group at number 10, among the world's 30 most powerful organisations from the inter-governmental, non-governmental and corporate sector, to be accountable to civil society, affected communities and wider public.

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.'

What can you learn from Ratan Tata's life?

What can you learn from Ratan Tata's life?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A lot if you think of it! For starters, image strategist Avneet Kohli lists out six life lessons.

'Jio strongest telecom brand in India'

'Jio strongest telecom brand in India'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio is India's strongest telecom brand in India, ahead of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Ltd, according to brand intelligence and data insights company TRA. TRA, formerly Trust Research Advisory, in its 'India's Most Desired Brands 2022' ranked companies according to their brand strength. Reliance Jio topped the telecom category, followed by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea Ltd and BSNL.

Why Ratan Tata is betting big on online retail firms

Why Ratan Tata is betting big on online retail firms

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Ratan Tata has invested his own money into 3 high-growth online retail firms, which are yet to make a profit.

Tata offers Rs 25 cr annual medical aid to poor

Tata offers Rs 25 cr annual medical aid to poor

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

The Tata Group and three other top business houses have joined hands with the Jharkhand government to ensure medical treatment to the state's below poverty line population.

How Tata Chem is giving sharks a future

How Tata Chem is giving sharks a future

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Takes to the sea to save whale sharks off the Gujarat coast from being hunted to extinction.

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.

Tata Football Academy in IFA Shield semis

Tata Football Academy in IFA Shield semis

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

A goalless draw with Kolkata Port Trust in their concluding quarter-final league match ensured them a berth.

Sundar Pichai's eight steps to Net a billion Indians

Sundar Pichai's eight steps to Net a billion Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Pichai wants to get a billion Indians online.

'Possible now to have a career in the social sector'

'Possible now to have a career in the social sector'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Vedica Scholars Programme for Women has helped many girls move up the ladder with a business education and liberal arts and find what they really want or are suited to do.

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'We desire to see our children and children-in-law find legal acceptance for their relationship...' Chintan Girish Modi on how parents of LGBTQIA+ Indians have appealed to Chief Justice Chandrachud to 'consider the plea for marriage equality'.

TCS, HZL, CIL boost India Inc's dividend payout to record Rs 2.3 trillion

TCS, HZL, CIL boost India Inc's dividend payout to record Rs 2.3 trillion

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Corporate India continues to be generous in rewarding its shareholders with big dividend payouts. This is especially true for shareholders of companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hindustan Zinc (HZL), and Coal India (CIL) which are seen as cash cows of large business groups and the government. Boosted by a big payout by these three companies, the combined equity dividend payout by listed companies was up 38 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to a record high of Rs 2.27 trillion in 2022-23 (FY23), compared with Rs 1.65 trillion in 2021-22 (FY22).

Why Tata Tiago is better than Renault Kwid

Why Tata Tiago is better than Renault Kwid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

for the slight premium that you'll pay, the Tiago offers more safety tech, bigger engine, space and more creature comfort. Taking into the fact that the 1.0-litre Kwid is around the corner and will be considerably expensive in contrast to its 800cc counterpart, the Tiago makes an even stronger case for itself.

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Auto experts from CarJasoos will answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new or used cars.

Indian firms must co-operate to empower India: Ratan Tata

Indian firms must co-operate to empower India: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Chairman Emeritus of the $100-billion Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, on Tuesday called for better co-operation and collaboration among sectors. He urged the government and industries to collaborate in a more proactive manner.