News for 'Vedanta'

Regulations slow merger, acquisition pace

Regulations slow merger, acquisition pace

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Delay in approvals and bureaucratic stonewalling create hurdles; experts fear return of licence raj.

Cairn may have to be bulldozed to accept norms

Cairn may have to be bulldozed to accept norms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The board of Cairn India has on two occasions rejected oil ministry conditions that royalties paid by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation on its all important Rajasthan oilfields, be cost recoverable from oil sales saying this was against contractual provisions and not in the interest of the company and its shareholders.

764,266 consumers step on gas to 'Giveitup'

764,266 consumers step on gas to 'Giveitup'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Govt diverts Rs 253-crore subsidy savings to the poor.

Quiz: Are you making these posture mistakes?

Quiz: Are you making these posture mistakes?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

A good posture boosts our self-confidence and self-esteem, says yogacharya Shameem Akthar.

Indian equities slide as US-China trade war intensifies

Indian equities slide as US-China trade war intensifies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The BSE gauge Sensex fell 73.88 points to 35,548.26 and the NSE Nifty slid 17.85 points to 10,799.85, taking cues from tumbling global shares.

Yoga poses to lower high blood pressure

Yoga poses to lower high blood pressure

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya, trained with Trivandrum's Sivanananda Yoga Vedanta Center, leads you through five yoga poses that will help tackle circulatory problems.

Sterlite buys land for Rs 9,700 cr in Aurangabad

Sterlite buys land for Rs 9,700 cr in Aurangabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The state-run Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) recently handed over the land. The company was exploring investment opportunities in various states and finally selected a site at the Shendre industrial estate near Aurangabad.

Sensex ends in green; RIL, Tata Motors, ONGC put up a good show

Sensex ends in green; RIL, Tata Motors, ONGC put up a good show

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Sensex may remain under pressure this week due to weak global factors.

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Rediff.com29 May 2015

23 Nifty companies reported an annual decline in net profit.

Invested in NCLT cos? You could lose all your money

Invested in NCLT cos? You could lose all your money

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'When a company goes into insolvency, by definition it means that existing shareholders have been wiped out.'

Samvat 2075 gets off to a flying start; Sensex surges 246 points

Samvat 2075 gets off to a flying start; Sensex surges 246 points

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Reflecting the bullish mood, all sectoral indices ended with gains, led by auto, oil and gas, FMCG, IT and teck. The broader NSE Nifty, after crossing the 10,600-mark, settled 68.40 points, or 0.67 per cent higher at 10,598.40.

PIX: 5 yoga poses for sexy and toned arms

PIX: 5 yoga poses for sexy and toned arms

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, shows you five simple yoga poses that can get you toned muscles.

Watching World Cup? Try these yoga poses

Watching World Cup? Try these yoga poses

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya, trained with Trivandrum's Sivanananda Yoga Vedanta Center, leads you through five yoga poses that can be done while watching TV.

Orissa in possession of large bauxite reserve

Orissa in possession of large bauxite reserve

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The total reserves of bauxite in the mineral-rich state are estimated at 1,530 million tonnes, spread over different sectors, industry sources said.

SBI to sell Essar Steel's NPAs worth over Rs 15K cr to recover dues

SBI to sell Essar Steel's NPAs worth over Rs 15K cr to recover dues

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The sale of the NPA account is to happen through e-auction on January 30, as per the bid invite.

Will Cairn be asked to reapply for govt nod?

Will Cairn be asked to reapply for govt nod?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

On November 23, Cairn India, made conditional applications, which have come in for questioning following a Delhi high court ruling.

Yoga: Prepare for the challenging Crow Pose

Yoga: Prepare for the challenging Crow Pose

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five poses which will prepare you for the difficult crow pose.

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said India has lost one of the finest political leaders and a legal luminary.

Managing the monsoon, through yoga

Managing the monsoon, through yoga

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, will take you through five practices that will see through this monsoon.

New rules exempt M&As before June 1

New rules exempt M&As before June 1

Rediff.com12 May 2011

New regime less harsh than the draft guidelines, has a host of exemptions.

Markets gain momentum ahead if CPI data; metals slip, IT climbs

Markets gain momentum ahead if CPI data; metals slip, IT climbs

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

n the broader market, BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are trading higher by 0.3% each.

Markets snap 4-day winning run on weak global cues

Markets snap 4-day winning run on weak global cues

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

NTPC was the top gainer, spurting 4.28 per cent. Other winners were Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, ITC, Hero MotoCorp, TCS, Yes Bank, HDFC, HDFC Bank and SBI, rising up to 1.38 per cent.

Markets are in the bubble zone

Markets are in the bubble zone

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'The mismatch between valuations and fundamentals is startling,' warns Devangshu Datta

2010: High profile projects hit the green hurdle

2010: High profile projects hit the green hurdle

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

The year 2010 was a loud year when high profile projects hit the headlines for non-compliance with environmental regulations.

Top ten health benefits of yoga

Top ten health benefits of yoga

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar, trained with the International Yoga Vedanta Center, lists the top ten benefits that continue keep yoga on the top of the must-do list for most people.

Govt earns huge tax from big corporate deals

Govt earns huge tax from big corporate deals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Finance ministry officials said they were scrutinising many deals, but the actual tax liability would depend on many factors, including the kind of payment (royalty, interest, stake sale) and the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement with the country where the foreign company was based.

Improve your sex life with yoga

Improve your sex life with yoga

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five yogic practices that will enhance your sex life.

Why some farmers support Sterlite in TN

Why some farmers support Sterlite in TN

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Even as there is strong public sentiment against reopening Sterlite's copper plant in Tamil Nadu come reports that four farmers groups have come out in support of the factory.

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The hospital said the seer was found to be critically ill with breathlessness, severe hypotension and massive gastrointestinal bleeding when he was brought.

Conditions for Cairn deal to cost govt Rs 5,000 cr

Conditions for Cairn deal to cost govt Rs 5,000 cr

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

ONGC's return on investment becomes positive after govt makes Barmer block royalty cost-recoverable.

JSW takes battle for Bellary to apex court

JSW takes battle for Bellary to apex court

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Earlier this month, the high court asked Sesa Goa and JSW Steel to re-bid.

Do you know the dangers of aromatherapy oils?

Do you know the dangers of aromatherapy oils?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Take this quiz to get a lowdown on over-use or wrong use of essential oils used in aromatherapy.

I am your soldier in Delhi, Rahul tells tribals

I am your soldier in Delhi, Rahul tells tribals

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Addressing a tribal rally marking 'Adivasi Adhikar Diwas' (Rights Day) in Jagannathpur village at the foothills of Niyamgiri hills close to Vedanta's alumina refinery, he said he would he would be their "soldier" in Delhi and continue their fight

Projects to be cleared fast: PM to Orissa CM

Projects to be cleared fast: PM to Orissa CM

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Patnaik said the prime minister assured him on the Polavaram dam project in Andhra Pradesh, saying that none of the tribal villages in Orissa would be submerged.

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Analysts said even though the Indian economy is expected to slow down to 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2020, it is still the best bet for investment for foreign investors.

The $8.5 billion gamble?

The $8.5 billion gamble?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Given it is in a completely different business, it's a question if Vedanta can seamlessly implement the optimal strategy for Cairn

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

With average capacity utilisation now touching 76 per cent, Indian companies are going back to the drawing board to add capacity but the plans to build new factories and plants are still some months away.

Green hurdle! Lavasa, JSP projects put on hold

Green hurdle! Lavasa, JSP projects put on hold

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Pune's Lavasa Lake City has run into rough weather with the environment ministry slapping a showcause notice on Lavasa Corporation for carrying out construction activities without its approval in 25,000 hectares.

Relieve your neck pain with yoga

Relieve your neck pain with yoga

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

A regular routine of yoga does wonders to power the neck. It is of particular value to those who may be prone to neck-related problems.

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.