News for 'Vedanta'

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal eyes reviving Jet Airways

Vedanta's Anil Agarwal eyes reviving Jet Airways

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Agarwal submitted the express of interest through his family investment arm Volcan Investments before the close of the bid process on Saturday afternoon.

Ratings agencies downgrade Vedanta

Ratings agencies downgrade Vedanta

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The CreditWatch action follows Vedanta's announcement that it would acquire a controlling stake in India-based oil and gas company Cairn India Ltd.

Anil Agarwal to delist group flagship Vedanta Resources from LSE

Anil Agarwal to delist group flagship Vedanta Resources from LSE

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The company no longer sees the London listing as necessary to access capital and the deal will simplify Vedanta's corporate structure.

Vedanta meeting disrupted by demonstration

Vedanta meeting disrupted by demonstration

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

The demonstrators oncarried placards saying 'Anil Agarwal, Blood on Your hands', 'Who killed Arsi Majhi? Vedanta, Vedanta'.

Travails Of A Hindu School in Meghalaya

Travails Of A Hindu School in Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A state government that came to power after swearing to protect all people without discrimination refused to help a non-Christian organisation till the high court rapped it on its knuckles, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

Vedanta-Cairn India merger gets bourses' approval

Vedanta-Cairn India merger gets bourses' approval

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Zero-debt Cairn India has $2.85 billion cash reserve.

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Jake Whetton (29') was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.

Vedanta joins Modi's call for Swachh Bharat

Vedanta joins Modi's call for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

PM's Massive Mission to achieve 'Swachh Bharat' by 2019 is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary.

Challenges Chip Projects like Vedanta-Foxconn Face

Challenges Chip Projects like Vedanta-Foxconn Face

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Indian plants -- who plan to begin production with 28 nano metre chips -- will take two to four years to get off the ground. By that time, in the fast changing world of chip making, the global market would have shifted to 22 nm.

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta's expansion plans need to consult people. But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this position and in March 2015 the environment ministry extended Vedanta's environmental clearance till December 2018. This it did even while the question of the need for public hearing by projects in different kinds of industrial parks was being contested in the courts. This allowed the company to carry out construction.

Byju's CFO Ajay Goel quits after audit

Byju's CFO Ajay Goel quits after audit

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Educational technology company Byju's chief financial officer Ajay Goel has quit after completing the audit process for the financial year 2022 and will return to Vedanta, the company said in a statement. The edtech major has roped in industry veteran Pradip Kanakia as senior advisor, and president (finance) Nitin Golani has been given additional responsibility as India chief finance officer (CFO) to handle the finance function of the company.

'Because he never read it': Rahul's retort to Modi on Constitution

'Because he never read it': Rahul's retort to Modi on Constitution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinks that the Constitution of India is 'blank' because he has never read it.

Vedanta chairman Gilbertson quits

Vedanta chairman Gilbertson quits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Vedanta in FTSE-250

Vedanta in FTSE-250

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

Vedanta scraps recast plan

Vedanta scraps recast plan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

The company cited the global financial turmoil and shareholders' objections as reasons for the sudden change of plan. On September 9, Vedanta had said it wanted to reorganise businesses under three major subsidiaries, creating a group for copper and zinc, another for aluminum and energy (mainly power) and the third for iron ore.

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya expressed his disappointment towards the lack of enthusiasm in the reception of para-athletes on their return following India's record-breaking campaign in Paris.

Vedanta's wait for Cairn gets longer

Vedanta's wait for Cairn gets longer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

It is not clear what will happen if the open offer is completed before the government approves the deal.

Maytas' legal notice to Vedanta

Maytas' legal notice to Vedanta

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Hyderabad-based Maytas Infra has issued a legal notice to Vedanta Aluminum for "fraudulently and illegally" encashing two bank guarantees worth Rs 64 crore

Vedanta Group slashes 4,000 jobs in India

Vedanta Group slashes 4,000 jobs in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

While Vedanta Aluminium, Balco and Cairn India confirmed the job cuts, sources said Sesa Goa too had slashed jobs.

Vedanta completes deal with Cairn India

Vedanta completes deal with Cairn India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Vedanta has acquired 58.5 per cent in Cairn India for a total consideration of $8.67 billion, the third-largest acquisition ever by an Indian enterprise globally.

Vedanta chief's Emperor Ashoka inspiration?

Vedanta chief's Emperor Ashoka inspiration?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Rajni Bakshi argues that if people don't struggle for fair and equitable prosperity right now, they might lose the chance of doing so in the future.

Vedanta lists on LSE, oversold

Vedanta lists on LSE, oversold

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Cairn extends Vedanta sale deadline

Cairn extends Vedanta sale deadline

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

A day after the government referred its $9.6 billion deal to a panel of ministers; UK's Cairn Energy Plc on Thursday said it has extended the deadline for completion of the sale of a majority stake in its Indian unit to Vedanta Resources by over a month to May 20.

Vedanta eyeing Indian gold mines

Vedanta eyeing Indian gold mines

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The Vedanta group, the eighth largest mining and metal company in the world, is all set for a gold rush in India.

Uddhav's big charge: Shah asked BJP leaders to...

Uddhav's big charge: Shah asked BJP leaders to...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

He alleged Union Home Minister Amit Shah had directed BJP leaders in a "closed-door" meeting to "stop" him (Uddhav) and Sharad Pawar politically.

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar believes most of the current generation of gymnasts lack passion and urged them to embrace the sport with fervour to excel on the global stage.

India Inc Biggies Plan To Invest $800 Bn

India Inc Biggies Plan To Invest $800 Bn

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Roughly 40% of this projected outlay is expected to go towards emerging industries, including green hydrogen, clean energy, semiconductors, and electric vehicles.

Unable to digest TN police firing on Sterlite protestors: HC

Unable to digest TN police firing on Sterlite protestors: HC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The bench said when the people were running, the police chased them and opened fire.

Mining firm Vedanta made 'illegal' political donations?

Mining firm Vedanta made 'illegal' political donations?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Vedanta Resources, which was pulled up for its role in the mining scam in India, is under the scanner yet again. This time for making illegal contribution of Rs 28 crore made to political parties in the last 3 years. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Mahayuti govt conspired to shift C-295 facility to Gujarat: Cong

Mahayuti govt conspired to shift C-295 facility to Gujarat: Cong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The Congress on Monday claimed that the Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft facility inaugurated in Vadodara was earlier supposed to be set up in Nagpur and alleged that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instructions, the Centre and the Mahayuti dispensation have conspired to ensure the 'wholesale surrender' of Maharashtra's interests.

Vedanta bond subscribed 3 times

Vedanta bond subscribed 3 times

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Hockey India League will return after seven long years in a new avatar, where both the men's and women's teams will participate in the event, starting on December 28.

SC notices to ONGC, Cairn, Vedanta

SC notices to ONGC, Cairn, Vedanta

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices on a public interest suit challenging the role of the central government and state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in the deal between Cairn India and Vedanta Resources.

Cairn-Vedanta deal gets Home Ministry approval

Cairn-Vedanta deal gets Home Ministry approval

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Home Ministry, while giving the security no-objection certificate (NOC), highlighted eight areas of concern, including 64 legal proceedings against Vedanta and its subsidiaries in various courts, sources privy to the development said.

Vedanta loses half of wealth in 6 months

Vedanta loses half of wealth in 6 months

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Anil Agarwal, chairman of the Vedanta group, has not started the New Year on a good note.

Vedanta's future plan may trip on past hurdle

Vedanta's future plan may trip on past hurdle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

According to media reports, CBI is looking into the entire process at the then NDA government and has asked for information from the mines ministry.

Vedanta gets village nod to expand refinery

Vedanta gets village nod to expand refinery

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Vedanta Aluminium has been struggling to source sufficient bauxite to feed the 1 million tpy alumina refinery since its commissioning in August 2007.

Vedanta defers Sesa Goa open offer

Vedanta defers Sesa Goa open offer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Vedanta Resources has delayed its offer to buy a further 20% stake in iron-ore mining company Sesa Goa.

Be patient, Orissa govt tells Vedanta

Be patient, Orissa govt tells Vedanta

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

A delegation of Vedanta Group led by Kumar met Mohanty and urged him to accelerate process of providing alternative source of bauxite after the company was refused permission to start mining atop Niyamgiri hills in Kalahandi district.