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Adani, Hindenburg, Hydrogen...

Adani, Hindenburg, Hydrogen...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Given the hydrogen connection, it's ironic that Hindenburg Research released a long report, accusing the Adani group of financial manipulation, observes Devangshu Datta.

Ambanis, DLF, Tata set-up electoral trusts to fund elections

Ambanis, DLF, Tata set-up electoral trusts to fund elections

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

These trusts are being registered under a new framework.

Reliance Infratel plans IPO

Reliance Infratel plans IPO

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Reliance Infratel, a subsidiary of Reliance Communications has filed papers with Sebi for issuing IPO.

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

This is not the first time Reliance has eyed a stake in the club.

Anil Ambani firm to sell BIG FM to Music Broadcast

Anil Ambani firm to sell BIG FM to Music Broadcast

Rediff.com27 May 2019

This deal will make Music Broadcast, which currently operates 39 channels, the largest private FM Channel operator.

Future Retail insolvency process: 48 cos selected as eligible prospective bidders

Future Retail insolvency process: 48 cos selected as eligible prospective bidders

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As many as 48 companies, including Reliance Retail, Jindal Power Ltd and Adani group, are in the final list of eligible prospective resolution applicants for acquiring debt-ridden Future Retail Ltd. The Resolution Professional of Future Retail Ltd (FRL), which is currently going through an insolvency resolution process, on Monday came out with the final list of 'Eligible Prospective Resolution Applicants'. On April 10, FRL's RP updated a list of 49 companies, which had submitted Expressions of Interest (EoIs) after the company's lenders decided to invite fresh bids after dividing its assets into clusters.

Sebi clears Reliance Infratel IPO

Sebi clears Reliance Infratel IPO

Rediff.com15 May 2008

According to sources, Reliance Infratel would offer 10 per cent equity to the public valued at Rs 5,000-6,000 crore (Rs 50-60 billion). Reliance Infratel is the telecom infrastructure division of Reliance Communications Ltd.

Reliance, 6 other firms get licence to sell auto fuel

Reliance, 6 other firms get licence to sell auto fuel

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has granted seven authorisations to companies for selling automobile (auto) fuels in the country. These new approvals are under the relaxed guidelines for authorisation to market transportation fuels that were revised in 2019. This is expected to make the competition more intense in India's petroleum retail business. According to a top oil ministry official, a fresh marketing authorisation has been granted to Reliance Industries (RIL) under these norms. This is being done since RIL's existing retail marketing authorisation has been transferred to its subsidiary Reliance BP Mobility

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

 Reliance Life listing: Anil awaits IRDA nod

Reliance Life listing: Anil awaits IRDA nod

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Industrialist Anil Ambani on Tuesday said that his group was looking to unlock value in its life insurance venture through listing of Reliance Life as a separate company on the bourses.

HPCL, BPCL, IOCL: Here's why Morgan Stanley thinks OMC stocks can flare up

HPCL, BPCL, IOCL: Here's why Morgan Stanley thinks OMC stocks can flare up

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Stocks of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have more headroom left despite the sharp run in the last few weeks, suggests a recent report from Morgan Stanley. Stocks of these oil refining and marketing companies (OMCs), it believes, are seeing multiples re-rate as investors reassess long-term growth prospects. "IOCL trades at one year forward P/BV of 1.2x, 19 per cent below +1 standard deviation (SD); BPCL trades at one year forward P/BV of 1.5x, near historical averages; HPCL trades at one year forward P/BV of 1.5x, near +1SD," Morgan Stanley said.

RIL to be zero-net debt company in 18 months: Ambani

RIL to be zero-net debt company in 18 months: Ambani

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Ambani said Reliance ended last year with a net debt of Rs 154,478 crore.

Reliance Retail to exit Bengal?

Reliance Retail to exit Bengal?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

In view of the recent attacks on its agri retail stores, the Reliance Industries group company on Tuesday said it will go slow on the roll out of Reliance Fresh outlets in the state.

Reliance SIP + Insure: Should you invest?

Reliance SIP + Insure: Should you invest?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

A comprehensive look into what this scheme is all about and why as an investor one should not go for this scheme.

Anil Ambani inducts younger son into RInfra board

Anil Ambani inducts younger son into RInfra board

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

According to insiders, the induction of Jai Anshul would coincide with the birthday of the late patriarch of Reliance group, Dhirubhai Ambani, in the last week of December.

ED questions Anil Ambani in fresh FEMA case

ED questions Anil Ambani in fresh FEMA case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Reliance ADA Group chairman Anil Ambani on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai and recorded his statement in connection with an investigation linked to the alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said. Ambani, 64, deposed at the office of the federal agency in south Mumbai. Ambani's statement was recorded as part of a fresh case filed under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the sources said without elaborating.

Jio, Finland's University of Oulu ink JV on 6G technology

Jio, Finland's University of Oulu ink JV on 6G technology

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Jio's Estonia arm and Finland-based University of Oulu have signed an agreement to collaborate for development of 6G technology as well as to foster entrepreneurship. The collaboration with the university is expected to extend Jio's 5G capabilities and will help explore use cases in the 6G era. Jio Platforms is the parent of telecom player Reliance Jio.

India Inc rides merger-demerger wave

India Inc rides merger-demerger wave

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Corporate India is busy restructuring - through mergers, demergers and splits. That seems to be the new normal as CXOs and boards brainstorm on how to create assets and value. The pitch rose significantly during the third quarter of this financial year (FY24), translating into $32.9-billion worth of such deals - the highest quarterly total since the HDFC Bank-HDFC merger announced in FY22 Q2.

Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani top the Fortune India Rich List for 2023

Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani top the Fortune India Rich List for 2023

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Mukesh Ambani, the patriarch of Reliance Industries (RIL), and Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group of companies, have secured the top positions on the Fortune India Rich List, created in partnership with Waterfield Advisors, with respective wealth of $99.7 billion and $63.71 billion. With a wealth of $34.6 billion, the Mistry family of Shapoorji Pallonji Group holds the third position on the list, while the Poonawalla family, owners of vaccine maker Serum Institute, with a wealth of $32.9 billion, stands fourth. Stockbroker and founder of D-Mart-branded grocery stores, Radhakishan Damani, claims the fifth spot on the India Rich List with a wealth of $23.4 billion

Reliance Life tops in customer satisfaction

Reliance Life tops in customer satisfaction

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company Reliance Life Insurance has been awarded a high rating in customer satisfaction for the third year in a row, according to a survey.

A peek into Mukesh Ambani's big retail push

A peek into Mukesh Ambani's big retail push

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance group has struck acquisition deals worth $4.2 billion with a dozen companies in just two years to expand its retail business. The latest purchase was of a majority stake in Justdial for Rs 3,497 crore. Elaborating on his acquisition strategy a few weeks ago during the AGM, Ambani stated that one of the key planks would be to acquire businesses that enhanced Reliance's offerings and experiences to customers and that they would be both physical and digital.

Mukesh Ambani is once again India's richest on Forbes list

Mukesh Ambani is once again India's richest on Forbes list

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed the top position on the 2023 Forbes list of India's 100 Richest with a net worth of $92 billion. The fortune of infrastructure magnate Gautam Adani, who rose meteorically to overtake Ambani as India's richest person for the first time last year, has slipped to the second position. Adani's net worth, which includes that of his family, fell by a whopping $82 billion to $68 billion, after a report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in January sent his group's shares tumbling.

Reliance Infra questions RIL's notice

Reliance Infra questions RIL's notice

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

In a sharp retort to a notice of gas supply suspension to one of its power plant, Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Infra on Wednesday questioned the legality of Mukesh Ambani-led RIL's warning for not paying an "illegal" marketing margin.

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

In a move towards gender inclusion, Tamil Nadu has partnered Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) to offer a 5 per cent job reservation for LGBTQAI+ and people with disabilities at GCPL's upcoming fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing unit in Thiruporur in Chengalpattu district. According to industry experts and activists, while companies acknowledge transgender communities, this is the first time the entire spectrum of gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (one's sexual or gender identity), asexual and intersex, is receiving such a notable share of job participation in the private sector while signing memoranda of understanding with states.

India Inc leans on InvITs to reduce debt, generate returns for investors

India Inc leans on InvITs to reduce debt, generate returns for investors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Reliance Industries, construction major L&T and IRB Infrastructure are some of the top companies that have used an infrastructure investment trust structure to reduce part of their debt and generate returns for their investors. Earlier this month, IRB Infrastructure InvIT was listed on the National Stock Exchange, giving its investors an option to exit by selling their units. The listing came within months of the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) guidelines for conversion of private unlisted InvITs into listed ones were issued.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Reliance, RPL set to merge

Reliance, RPL set to merge

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

In an action replay after seven years, Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Industries, India's largest company by market capitalisation, announced on Friday, plans to merge its group firm Reliance Petroleum with itself. Both RIL and RPL informed the Bombay Stock Exchange on Friday that they would hold separate board meetings on March 2 to consider the merger.

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The group companies now lead the market capitalisation league table in sectors such as ports, power generation, gas distribution and transmission, and power transmission and distribution, ahead of incumbents in both public and private sector. This has Gautam Adani family the second wealthiest in business in India.

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Flipkart, the e-commerce company owned by Walmart, is intensifying its efforts to achieve profitability as it is eyeing a valuation of approximately $60 billion at the time of its initial public offering (IPO), now planned in 2025-2026, instead of this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm might consider listing in the US or any other geography, including India. The company, which counts the likes of Amazon and Reliance's JioMart among its competitors in India's burgeoning e-commerce market, had also contemplated launching an IPO in 2022-2023.

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'

'Investors should have balanced portfolio'

'Investors should have balanced portfolio'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'...which is possible through flexicap and multicap funds.' 'The latter has a better balance between large, mid and smallcap stocks.'

Bankers tried to create illegal investment arm for Anil: FSA

Bankers tried to create illegal investment arm for Anil: FSA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

According to a report in the Financial Times, two UBS bankers tried to create Pleuri, an offshore vehicle through which Ambani 'could illegally invest in securities at home'.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Reliance firms reach gas pact

Reliance firms reach gas pact

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

Reliance plans silver, platinum funds

Reliance plans silver, platinum funds

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Reliance gold scheme does not require demat account.

Reliance Money plans SME exchange

Reliance Money plans SME exchange

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

The company is also mulling to enter the currency futures space through the exchange. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India had issued guidelines for SME exchange, and had set a minimum net worth criteria of Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) for entity willing to start it.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani has raced ahead of Gautam Adani to become the richest Indian on a list of wealthiest people in the country. The 66-year-old chairman of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth growing by a marginal 2 per cent to Rs 8.08 lakh crore, while Adani's fortune plummeted by 57 per cent to Rs 4.74 lakh crore, as per the 360 ONE Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2023. Anas Rahman Junaid, managing director and chief researcher at Hurun, attributed the decline in Adani's wealth to the Hindenburg report published in January. In January,

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Reliance Entertainment, Spielberg deal completed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Anil Ambani group's Reliance Entertainment and DreamWorks SKG of acclaimed director Steven Spielberg have completed the much-talked about deal for jointly making Hollywood films.