News for 'UB Group and India'

Merger of Credit Suisse with UBS Group cleared

Merger of Credit Suisse with UBS Group cleared

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Fair-trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday cleared the proposed merger of Credit Suisse Group AG with UBS Group AG. Both Credit Suisse Group AG (Credit Suisse) and UBS Group AG (UBS) are multinational investment banks and financial services companies founded and based in Switzerland.

UB Group withdraws controversial Bhajji commercial

UB Group withdraws controversial Bhajji commercial

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Vijay Mallya-owned UB Group on Friday withdrew the controversial advertisement showing India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni "mocking" at Harbhajan Singh's look-alike, which had prompted the spinner to slap a legal notice against the group.

How India's VALORANT Team Qualified For Esports Nations Cup

How India's VALORANT Team Qualified For Esports Nations Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

India's VALORANT esports team has successfully qualified for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 main event in Riyadh, emerging as one of two teams from the Asia regional qualifiers. The team, led by Sagnik Roy, overcame tough competition, including a crucial victory against Hong Kong, to secure their spot in the global tournament featuring a USD 1.5 million prize pool.

UB Group denies Kingfisher loans funded offshore property

UB Group denies Kingfisher loans funded offshore property

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

State-run IDBI Bank is one of Kingfisher's more than a dozen creditor banks.

Mallya aide Nedungadi steps down from UB Group

Mallya aide Nedungadi steps down from UB Group

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

He was also the chief financial officer of Kingfisher Airlines.

UB Group enters global top five in spirits

UB Group enters global top five in spirits

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

UB's spirits division which group's McDowell and Co Ltd and privately-held Herbertsons Ltd, with sales of 26 million cases in the year to March 2002, had 4.3 per cent of the world market.\n\n

Facing heat, UB Group stocks melt, UBHL dives over 5%

Facing heat, UB Group stocks melt, UBHL dives over 5%

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

UB Group stocks, led by United Breweries Holdings Ltd, on Monday slumped by up to 5.3 per cent as trouble mounted for Vijay Mallya.

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Satyan Gajwani, chairman of Times Internet Limited and RCB's new co-owner, discusses the significance of American companies investing in IPL franchises like RCB and Rajasthan Royals, highlighting the league's immense growth potential and global appeal.

Gulf War: Stocks That Could Buck The Trend And Shine

Gulf War: Stocks That Could Buck The Trend And Shine

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

10 stocks from the Nifty 200 index that offer good growth potential and scope to deliver decent returns from current levels, based on brokerage estimates.

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

UBS stepping in to save Credit Suisse with a $3.2-billion acquisition has provided the beleaguered Swiss bank's India employees a glimmer of hope. The surprise deal - engineered by the Swiss government - has triggered optimism of fewer job losses at Credit Suisse's India unit and better synergies at key verticals, such as wealth management and investment banking. "UBS is a much stronger hand. Coming within its fold will give Credit Suisse's wealth management and investment banking divisions a good home.

UBS India to lay off 50 employees

UBS India to lay off 50 employees

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

UBS India, the domestic franchise of Swiss banking major UBS Group which last month surrendered its banking licence, has started laying off around 50 people, who are affected by the decision.

UB plans Rs 200 crore aviation varsity

UB plans Rs 200 crore aviation varsity

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The university will house a fully equipped pilot training centre.

Heineken takes a bigger swig of UB

Heineken takes a bigger swig of UB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Five years after the Dutch brewer took 37.4% in Vijay Mallya's UB, it has bought another 1.35%.

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

While Raghunathan is a named accused in the CBI's case registered in October last year, Nedungadi had resigned recently from the post of CFO of the UB group.

Mallya group's Rs 350-cr UB shares sold in 4th quarter

Mallya group's Rs 350-cr UB shares sold in 4th quarter

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In all, 4.2 million shares were sold during the quarter.

Diageo plans India spread as UB goes global

Diageo plans India spread as UB goes global

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

The world's largest spirits company Diageo is upping its play in India, even as the home-grown UB Group sets out to conquer mature global markets.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

"They have beer business in India, which has a conflict of interest as Kingfisher is the largest beer brand in the country. I am ready to buy back," Mallya said in Baramati while opening United Spirits' Baramati Four Seasons winery. Earlier in January, a consortium of Carlsberg and Heineken had acquired S&N for 7.5 billion pounds. S&N had 37.5 per cent stake in the UB Group. As per the takeover agreement, Heineken was supposed to continue to hold S&N's business in the UK.

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'India is quickly becoming the beating heart of modern chess, and its role as an economic power is more and more visible.'

SABMiller eyes UB ally S&N

SABMiller eyes UB ally S&N

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

In a move that could change the sweepstakes in the Indian beer market, brewing giant SABMiller plans to acquire rival Scottish & Newcastle in a $12.8 billion deal, the Sunday Express said on Sunday.

Radico Khaitan eyes UB brands

Radico Khaitan eyes UB brands

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Deccan stake: UB awaits Sebi nod

Deccan stake: UB awaits Sebi nod

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The offer, which is being managed by Edelweiss Capital, was scheduled to open on Wednesday and close on August 13.

SBI says UB-Diageo deal a positive development

SBI says UB-Diageo deal a positive development

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

It said a meeting would be held with the airline's management soon.

USL's Rs 1,350-cr loan to UB Holdings under cloud

USL's Rs 1,350-cr loan to UB Holdings under cloud

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In a disclosure to the markets, United Spirits has said it is awaiting information from UB Holdings for determining the treatment in the company's accounts of the loan together with applicable interest accrued until March 31, 2014.

UB gets SC nod to buy Herbertsons

UB gets SC nod to buy Herbertsons

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Market regulator SEBI -- the Securities and Exchange Board of India -- had also given its consent to the agreement between the parties but had put certain conditions.

UBS bets on EMs; India among most preferred destinations

UBS bets on EMs; India among most preferred destinations

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Over the next three - six months, UBS believes earnings will be the main driver for EM equities outperformance.

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Sebi on Friday barred fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from the securities markets and restrained him from associating with any listed firm for three years in the matter of routing of funds to the Indian securities market using overseas bank accounts with UBS AG. The Indian government has been attempting to extradite Mallya from the United Kingdom to face fraud charges related to his now-defunct company Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya has been living in the United Kingdom since March 2016.

Exchanges to suspend trading in Kingfisher, UB Engineering

Exchanges to suspend trading in Kingfisher, UB Engineering

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

In a major clampdown for non-compliance of Listing Agreement, top exchanges BSE and NSE announced suspension of trading in shares of Kingfisher Airlines and another group firm, UB Engineering, from next month.

'Mallya didn't disclose loans to UB entities'

'Mallya didn't disclose loans to UB entities'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Last Saturday, USL board asked its Chairman Vijay Mallya to quit.

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

With this, Heineken's stake has risen from 39% to 42.2%.

UBS has big plans in India

UBS has big plans in India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

We wish to build a leading investment banking set up in India.

Mallya to remain chairman of MCF board even after sell off

Mallya to remain chairman of MCF board even after sell off

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The agreement says UB Group and Adventz will have the right of first refusal over each other's shares.

Enrique Iglesias will sing in India

Enrique Iglesias will sing in India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

ED attaches UB Holdings, Mallya assets worth Rs 1,411 cr

ED attaches UB Holdings, Mallya assets worth Rs 1,411 cr

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Enforcement Directorate to approach court to attach industrialist's properties worth Rs 4,000 crore

Force India re-named Sahara Force India

Force India re-named Sahara Force India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Force India has been re-named Sahara Force India after the Sahara Group bought stake in the Vijay Mallya-owned Formula One team. As per the agreement between the parties, Sahara Group and Mallya's UB Group will have 42.5 percent stake each in the team.

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Kingfisher Airlines owed Indian banks Rs 7,000 crore as of January.

Mallya's loan default case: CBI seeks help of four nations

Mallya's loan default case: CBI seeks help of four nations

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Officials of 17 banks which gave loan to Kingfisher Airlines and UB Group are also under the agency's scanner

Yes Bank invokes Mallya's pledged shares in UB

Yes Bank invokes Mallya's pledged shares in UB

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Banks tighten hold on Mallya for defaults on KFA loans

UBI may declare UB Holdings a wilful defaulter

UBI may declare UB Holdings a wilful defaulter

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Sources said a few other lenders were also contemplating a move to declare both Kingfisher Airlines and UBHL wilful defaulters.