News for 'Vedanta'

ONGC may seek control of Cairn's Rajasthan fields

ONGC may seek control of Cairn's Rajasthan fields

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) may seek management control of the giant Rajasthan oilfields in lieu of allowing UK's Cairn Energy to sell majority stake in its Indian arm that now operates the field, to a non-oil firm, Vedanta Resources for $8.48 billion.

One year of Modi govt: Ambanis lose, Adani gains in stock market

One year of Modi govt: Ambanis lose, Adani gains in stock market

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Tatas, Adani, Bharti, HDFC and Sun Groups have clocked huge gains.

Cairn's public investors to lose Rs 3,570 cr

Cairn's public investors to lose Rs 3,570 cr

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Public shareholders of Cairn India will lose out on a whopping Rs 3,570 crore (Rs 35.7 billion) to the promoters who would be only beneficiary of a non-compete fees to be paid by its suitor, London-listed Vedanta group.

Marathon prep: 6 great yoga tips to stay strong

Marathon prep: 6 great yoga tips to stay strong

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, gives you yogic tips and instructs on yogic practices that will help you with your marathon preparation.

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Richest 10 account for 41% of promoter wealth, up from 33% in December 2018, says Krishna Kant.

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

When it comes to key hands-on management positions, India Inc is still largely run by men.

What deported US journalist was up to near Sterlite

What deported US journalist was up to near Sterlite

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

American journalist Mark Scialla was deported after he was found covering the Sterlite agitation in Tuticorin while on a tourist visa.

'Sophisticated technology can make India a powerful country'

'Sophisticated technology can make India a powerful country'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India Inc pledges $75 bn on Digital India launch

Sterlite hikes Asarco bid by $500 mn

Sterlite hikes Asarco bid by $500 mn

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Countering Grupo Mexico's bid to acquire US-based bankrupt miner Asarco, Vedanta Resources group firm Sterlite Industries today said it has increased the cash component of its offer by about $500 million to nearly $2.1 billion.

A fun workshop on yoga games

A fun workshop on yoga games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Announcing a fun workshop with yogacharya Shameem Akthar, who has been trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, on yoga games, as played in ancient India.

GMR eyes London listing for holding company

GMR eyes London listing for holding company

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

To this end, the group is consolidating its global assets under GMR Infrastructure International (registered in the Isle of Man) for a public issue in London, according to an executive who did not wish to be identified, in a move that largely replicates what metals behemoth Vedanta did six years ago.

Harbinger backs Sterlite in Asarco acquisition

Harbinger backs Sterlite in Asarco acquisition

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Sterlite Industries, the flagship firm of London-listed Vedanta, may get the support of rival bidder Harbinger Capital Partners in its takeover plan for the bankrupt US copper mining firm, Asarco. Harbinger has decided to withdraw from the race, informing the bankruptcy court that its plan to restructure Asarco should not be considered.

'We plan to stop Sterlite'

'We plan to stop Sterlite'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'If the BJP comes back to power, Sterlite will open in one week.' 'If the Congress comes to power, it will open in one month.'

Markets fail to keep pace; bluechip's Q1 nos disappoint

Markets fail to keep pace; bluechip's Q1 nos disappoint

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Sensex lacklustre, bluechips in focus.

Asarco creditors support Sterlite bid

Asarco creditors support Sterlite bid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Asarco's unsecured creditors will support Sterlite Industries, the flagship firm of London-listed Vedanta group, in the bidding war for the bankrupt US copper mining firm.

5 Indian firms in shortlist to exploit Afghan iron

5 Indian firms in shortlist to exploit Afghan iron

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Five Indian metals and mining companies are in the race for acquiring mining rights for the largest iron ore deposit in war-torn Afghanistan. The government has shortlisted Vedanta group's Sesa Goa, Essar Minerals, Ispat Industries, JSW Steel and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam for a bid for the 1.8 billion tonne Hajigak iron ore deposit.

Balco residual stake sale on fast track

Balco residual stake sale on fast track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The three-judge arbitration panel set up to resolve the controversy over the sale of the government's residual 49 per cent stake in Sterlite-controlled Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd has decided to meet in August, raising hopes of a resolution to the five-year-old dispute.

Yoga dance workshop

Yoga dance workshop

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Announcing yoga dance workshop with yogacharya Shameem Akthar, who has been trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center.

Sensex logs 5th straight gains; soars 307 points

Sensex logs 5th straight gains; soars 307 points

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The broader NSE Nifty ended at 10,888, a gain of 0.77 per cent or 83 points, after shuttling between 10,900.35 and 10,844.85.

Investors jittery post SC ruling on coal block row

Investors jittery post SC ruling on coal block row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Major corporates are staring at an uncertain future after investing substantially on their projects

Sesa Goa acquires Dempo's mining business

Sesa Goa acquires Dempo's mining business

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

India Inc seems to have regained its appetite for mergers and acquisitions. In the second-largest acquisition in India's iron ore industry, Sesa Goa, a subsidiary of London-listed Vedanta Resources, on Thursday acquired Goa-based Dempo group's mining and maritime businesses for Rs 1,750 crore in an all-cash deal.

Are you keeping your brain healthy?

Are you keeping your brain healthy?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here are 5 questions to help you learn how to keep your mind healthy as you age.

Govt clears Infosys proposal to set up SEZ in Bengaluru

Govt clears Infosys proposal to set up SEZ in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The decision was taken by an inter-ministerial Board of Approval.

Grupo Mexico counters Sterlite, again

Grupo Mexico counters Sterlite, again

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The takeover battle for United States copper miner Asarco continues to rage, as its estranged parent Grupo Mexico has offered $1.3 billion to counter Sterlite Industries' offer for the second time.

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers queries on how to invest in stocks.

Anil Agarwal is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year

Anil Agarwal is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to PRS Oberoi, chairman and chief executive of the Oberoi group. The 10th edition of the E&Y awards in India was decided by a six-member jury headed by KV Kamath, managing director and chief executive of ICICI Bank.

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The ICICI board is looking to the retired petroleum secretary to provide 'maturity and sagacity'.

Explained! New FDI norms for single-brand retail

Explained! New FDI norms for single-brand retail

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

According to the decision, such entities can now first operate through e-commerce and then open brick-and-mortar stores.

Court says no evidence of cartel in low bids for coal blocks

Court says no evidence of cartel in low bids for coal blocks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Court says no evidence of cartel in low bids for coal blocks.

Sensex gains over 7% in Samvat 2074

Sensex gains over 7% in Samvat 2074

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The broader NSE Nifty, after shuttling between 10,600.25 and 10,491.45 points, ended the last session of Samvat 2074 with a rise of 6 points, or 0.06 per cent, to end at 10,530.

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Rs 3-trillion West Coast or Nanar refinery has all the potential to become India's flagship petrochemicals project, with the planet's largest oil producer Saudi Aramco as its biggest shareholder. Yet the locals don't see the plant as a harbinger of better times.

Can chewing gum fight food decay?

Can chewing gum fight food decay?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Take this quiz to find out which foods and drinks are good for your teeth.

Anil Agarwal ready to buy govt stake in HZL, Balco

Anil Agarwal ready to buy govt stake in HZL, Balco

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday said he is ready with Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) for buying the government's residual equity in Balco and Hindustan Zinc, for which he will meet the Finance Minister this month.

Sensex ends 67 points lower; pharma, metal stocks crack

Sensex ends 67 points lower; pharma, metal stocks crack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Sun Pharma was the biggest loser among Sensex components, plunging 3.94 per cent, followed by Tata Steel falling 3.12 per cent.

Markets bounce back, ends up 401 points

Markets bounce back, ends up 401 points

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Index heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC and Infosys were the top Sensex gainers.

Budget cheer for markets; auto, consumption stocks spurt

Budget cheer for markets; auto, consumption stocks spurt

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Hero MotoCorp, Maruti, M&M, Bajaj Auto, HUL, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, ITC, HDFC and L&T, rising up to 7.51 per cent.

JSW, Sterlite to defer IPO plans on choppy markets

JSW, Sterlite to defer IPO plans on choppy markets

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

May opt for PE funds or debt to finance capital expenditure.

Markets end at 8-week high; L&T, Tata Motors top gainers

Markets end at 8-week high; L&T, Tata Motors top gainers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 204 points at 27,215 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 59 points at 8,238.

Sensex ends 87 points higher; RIL, Yes Bank lead recovery

Sensex ends 87 points higher; RIL, Yes Bank lead recovery

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Among Sensex components, shares of Reliance Industries, India's largest company by market value, stole the show by surging 1.61 per cent to their highest in over three months.

Asarco buy: Sterlite may retaliate legally

Asarco buy: Sterlite may retaliate legally

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Sterlite Industries, the flagship firm of London-listed Vedanta Resources, may consider legal action if the bankruptcy court favours Grupo Mexico's counter-offer of $4.1 billion for Asarco, the US copper mining giant. Sterlite's takeover bid for Asarco hit a bump when a judge of a bankruptcy court in Texas signalled on Friday that he might give Grupo Mexico, Asarco's estranged corporate parent, a last chance to resume control of its US subsidiary.