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Air Sahara sales agents fear job loss

Air Sahara sales agents fear job loss

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The sales and ground handling agents of Air Sahara are up in arms against the management of Jet Airways

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Luxury car sales rose a mere 4.9% in 2018, no uptick on horizon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

If one leaves aside 2016, when sales declined 4.68 per cent, the pace of growth in 2018 is the slowest in a decade, according to IHS Markit, a sales forecast and market research firm.

Punit Goenka to continue as Zee MD as lenders prepare for share sale

Punit Goenka to continue as Zee MD as lenders prepare for share sale

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Goenka, who is the elder son of Essel group promoter and Zee chairman Subhash Chandra, has been MD of the media firm since January 1, 2010.

Foreign power didn't want me to quit: SL ex-president hints at India's role

Foreign power didn't want me to quit: SL ex-president hints at India's role

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, ousted as the president of Sri Lanka in a popular public uprising in 2022, on Thursday hinted that India was keen on his continuation despite the growing public discontent against him at the behest of certain Western powers.

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The Houston-based company is selling up to 50 per cent of its oil-sand reserves in Alberta. There are some producing assets and some exploration assets on offer.

Flipkart targets $8 billion sales in 3 years

Flipkart targets $8 billion sales in 3 years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Flipkart aims to double the total value of goods it sells to $8 billion in the next three years.

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The defence ministry on Thursday accorded its approval to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China, people familiar with the development said.

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Qatar sovereign fund in talks for stake in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is in early discussions to buy a minority stake in billionaire Mukesh Ambani's rapidly expanding retail unit for about $1 billion (Rs 8,200 crore), sources said. The Qatar Investment Authority is keen on tapping the fast-growing Indian market and has entered into a discussion to buy about 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Talks, sources said, are at a preliminary stage and being led by an executive director on the board of parent Reliance Industries Ltd.

Novartis India bullish on rural sales

Novartis India bullish on rural sales

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Swiss drug major Novartis' Indian arm is upbeat about its rural sales initiative, Arogya Parviar and plans to double its reach in the country over the next few years. "Arogya Parivar that started as a novel rural marketing initiative is now a profit-making body.

Ford Ikon sales cross 10,000 mark

Ford Ikon sales cross 10,000 mark

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Ford Motor India on Monday said the sales of its flagship model Ikon crossed the 10,000 mark in the first five months this year and the company was poised to post profit in 2004.

One of the biggest land deals in Mumbai: Rs 5,200 cr for Bombay Dyeing's Worli asset

One of the biggest land deals in Mumbai: Rs 5,200 cr for Bombay Dyeing's Worli asset

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Japan's Sumitomo Realty & Development Company will buy a 22-acre land parcel in central Mumbai from Bombay Dyeing for Rs 5,200 crore, the Wadias-run company said on Wednesday. The sale of the land parcel in Worli is one of the biggest land sale transactions in the history of the financial capital.

M&M may set up aircraft financing arm in Australia

M&M may set up aircraft financing arm in Australia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra, the diversified business group with significant interest in automotive and information technology, is looking at setting up an aircraft financing arm in Australia

F-16 sale to Pakistan shouldn't worry India: US

F-16 sale to Pakistan shouldn't worry India: US

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The Barack Obama Administration's decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan should not be a cause of concern for India as the regional security situation was taken into account at the time of sale, the Pentagon has said.

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

India Caucus chiefs ask Biden to not penalise India for buying S-400

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Two powerful US Senators have urged President Joe Biden not to impose provisions of the punitive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act against India for buying the S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia.

VVIP helicopter shadow on billion dollar torpedo sale

VVIP helicopter shadow on billion dollar torpedo sale

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The Rs 1,700 crore contract is for 98 Blackshark heavyweight torpedoes for the navy's six Scorpene submarines. Ajai Shukla reports

Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Valued at $5 billion, Byju's has seen growth sky rocket in the last two years on the back of mega VC top-ups.

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia.

Nifty's wild ride: 750 points up, what's next?

Nifty's wild ride: 750 points up, what's next?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The benchmark National Stock Exchange Nifty has rallied 4 per cent, or 750 points, from this month's low to end at 19,732 on week ending November 17. Technical analysts say the market could consolidate around the current levels as it is nearing the resistance zone. "The near-term uptrend status of the market remains intact, but there is a possibility of some more consolidation or minor weakness for the Nifty in the next one to two sessions.

SoftBank agrees to buy Britain's ARM Holdings for $31 billion

SoftBank agrees to buy Britain's ARM Holdings for $31 billion

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

SoftBank will pay 17 pounds in cash for each ARM share.

Diebold acquires stakes in Indian arm

Diebold acquires stakes in Indian arm

Rediff.com7 May 2003

NYSE-listed Diebold Inc on Wednesday announced acquisition of 50 per cent stake in its India arm Diebold HMA Pvt Ltd from HMA Data Systems Pvt Ltd.

Ford sales soars 41.8% in 2003-04

Ford sales soars 41.8% in 2003-04

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Indian arm of the second-biggest US automaker Ford India on Thursday reported a whopping 41.8 per cent sales growth during the last fiscal due to rising sales of mid-size sedan 'Ikon'.

Kissinger warned of another Indo-Pak war in mid-70s

Kissinger warned of another Indo-Pak war in mid-70s

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The pro-Pakistan tilt of the United States administration continued well into mid-70s, with the then Secretary of State Henry Kissinger expressing concern over Russia's arms sale to New Delhi warning that this could trigger another Indian attack on Pakistan.

India, US to ink biggest arms deal

India, US to ink biggest arms deal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

The government has given the nod for the purchase of six C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore from the US.

Air India stake sale: 14 firms in race to advise govt

Air India stake sale: 14 firms in race to advise govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Apart from the main company, five of Air India's subsidiaries and a joint venture firm have been included in the strategic sale plan.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' choppers for Pak, China borders

IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' choppers for Pak, China borders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Of the 156 choppers, 66 would be inducted by the Indian Air Force while the rest 90 would be acquired by the Indian Army.

US boutique investment firm GQG buys stake in Adani Power

US boutique investment firm GQG buys stake in Adani Power

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

US-based boutique investment firm GQG Partners along with other investors on Wednesday bought an 8.1 per cent stake in Adani Power Ltd for over Rs 9,000 crore ($1.1 billion) as the marquee investor shrugged off damning report of a US short seller to invest in billionaire Gautam Adani's group.

'Terror manual' by Indian terrorist on sale on Amazon!

'Terror manual' by Indian terrorist on sale on Amazon!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

A 'terror manual'' written by convicted Islamic terrorist is up for sale on Amazon website for 49.95 pounds.

Resolution introduced in US House to block sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Resolution introduced in US House to block sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A top United States lawmaker has introduced a "joint resolution" in the House of Representatives to express Congress's disapproval over an arms deal with Pakistan which includes the sale of eight nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to the latter.

MSP, hiking 50% quota, VVPAT, no Agnipath: Congress rolls out manifesto

MSP, hiking 50% quota, VVPAT, no Agnipath: Congress rolls out manifesto

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Right to apprenticeship, legal guarantee for MSP, passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs, a nation-wide caste census and scrapping of Agnipath scheme are among the promises made by the Congress in its Lok Sabha polls manifesto released on Friday.

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

A combination of bank guarantees, letters of credit, buyer's credit for computer servers have been provided to the two local operational arms by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Deutsche Bank.

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

In a late night statement, the White House said completion of these sales would increase bilateral defence trade to nearly USD 19 billion, supporting thousands of US jobs.

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The sabre, or a curved sword, has been identified as a gift to a British officer for his success in suppressing a siege in Lucknow during what India describes its First War of Independence.

Reliance gets Sebi, Singapore approval for AMC stake sale

Reliance gets Sebi, Singapore approval for AMC stake sale

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Reliance Capital on Wednesday said it has got approval from the Indian market regulator Sebi and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for Rs 1,450-crore (Rs 14.5 billion) stake sale in its mutual fund business unit to Japan's Nippon Life.

We share many common interests with China: US

We share many common interests with China: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Amid increasing tension between the United States and China over the arms sale to Taiwan and US president Barack Obama's upcoming meeting with the Dalai Lama, the US appeared to be adopting a conciliatory approach saying that it has many areas of common interest with the communist country.

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Biden administration has approved a $450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington's first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years.

IRDA nod for Reliance Cap sale of 26% stake in insurance biz

IRDA nod for Reliance Cap sale of 26% stake in insurance biz

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The Anil Ambani Group's financial services arm Reliance Capital on Wednesday said it has received in-principle approval from insurance sector regulator Insurance Regulatory Development Authority for its proposed 26 per cent stake sale in Reliance Life Insurance to Japan's Nippon Life.

'Diageo India focuses on value rather than volume'

'Diageo India focuses on value rather than volume'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'Our approach has been to work with consumers and help them drink better, not more.'