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Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The director talks about his new film Ugly and his newest run-in with the Indian Censor Board.

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The probe agency has found that the company's vast network of sales agents across the globe was not independent of Jet Airways and several of these entities were linked to its founder, Naresh Goyal.

No big hurdle for AirAsia's planned foray: Ajit Singh

No big hurdle for AirAsia's planned foray: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The carrier has two-third Indian directors on board, as mandated.

Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment to partner with Phantom Films

Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment to partner with Phantom Films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Reliance's network includes the wide reach of IM Global,

Many dreams of Tata Group will come true in 2015

Many dreams of Tata Group will come true in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Vistara'a launch, the steel plant at Kalinganagar and e-commerce venture are the ones most awaited for

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Participant Media led by Jeff Skoll and Entertainment One, a leading US-based media company, are also part of the joint venture.

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.

Reliance, US firm to bring latest software tech to India

Reliance, US firm to bring latest software tech to India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Ecorithm's powerful suite of technologies can be applied to build systems and various other enterprise solutions to improve operations.

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Booked between 2007 and 2011, out of the total 32,700 residential units under various Jaypee Infratech (JIL) projects, at least 20,000 homes are yet to be delivered. Supreme Court documents show that, till last March, Jaypee had issued 7,997 offers of possession to homebuyers while executing only 6,530 sub-lease deeds. These deeds offer homebuyers possession rights but, unlike registration, does not guarantee absolute ownership.

Now, Ambani brothers are co-investors in Yatra.com

Now, Ambani brothers are co-investors in Yatra.com

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

An industry source said Reliance Industries did not have a controlling stake in Yatra.com through its acquisition of Network 18. It was just a financial investment.

Airports in India staring at 40-60% fall in passenger volume

Airports in India staring at 40-60% fall in passenger volume

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Such a disruption will take the clock back by many years - in terms of passengers handled - for these airports, thus raising questions among some of the airport operators over a delay in expansion plans.

HCL sees wealth in health care

HCL sees wealth in health care

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Formal announcement of venture into new segment on Thursday; group's entry timely, given the demand, say experts

Bakshi to take up McDonald's row with CLB

Bakshi to take up McDonald's row with CLB

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Vikram Bakshi, the estranged partner of fast-food chain McDonald's, will seek reinstatement as managing director of the 50:50 joint venture Connaught Plaza Restaurants, with a plea to the Company Law Board seeking the 'deadlock' in the August 6 board meeting be resolved.

Bupa to raise stake in Max Bupa to 49%

Bupa to raise stake in Max Bupa to 49%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Max Bupa, standalone private health insurer, is a joint venture between Max India (with 74 per cent stake) and UK-based global healthcare group Bupa (26 per cent).

Newton: India's official entry to the Oscars 2018

Newton: India's official entry to the Oscars 2018

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Congratulations, Team Newton!

Bharti names ex Wal-Mart executive Raj Jain as retail CEO

Bharti names ex Wal-Mart executive Raj Jain as retail CEO

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Bharti Retail on Friday announced appointments of former head of Walmart India Raj Jain as its CEO and Pankaj Madan, another senior executive of erstwhile joint venture Bharti Walmart, as Chief Financial Officer.

Philippe Divry to drive sales for Volvo

Philippe Divry to drive sales for Volvo

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Volvo Group, one of the world's leading heavy-duty commercial vehicle (CV) and diesel engine makers, is engineering a fresh push in India, one of the world's biggest growth markets for commercial vehicles.

PIX: Behind the scenes of Udta Punjab

PIX: Behind the scenes of Udta Punjab

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A look at the behind the scenes action from the film's making.

Warburg Pincus ups India play

Warburg Pincus ups India play

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Invests $1.1 billion in 6 months, against $3.7 billion in 20 years

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The fast-growing, high-margin branded spices business is turning out to be an interesting growth opportunity, which to an extent was reflected in the Sunrise-ITC deal, with multiple parties from PE to strategic players joining the fray.

FIPB may consider Tata-SIA airline proposal on Oct 18

FIPB may consider Tata-SIA airline proposal on Oct 18

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

In their new venture, Tata SIA Airlines Ltd, Tata Sons would hold 51 per cent stake and Singapore Airlines 49 per cent.

Sajid Khan: I am anxious about Humshakals

Sajid Khan: I am anxious about Humshakals

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

'I started writing Humshakals in the week of Himmatwala's failure. I feel I wrote it vehemently because I wanted to make myself laugh.' Sajid Khan discusses his new film.

Byju's buys edtech start-up Whitehat Jr for $300 million

Byju's buys edtech start-up Whitehat Jr for $300 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Bajaj sold his 18-month-old start-up WhiteHat Jr to Byju Raveendran for $300 million in an all-cash deal - over the video conferencing platform Zoom. The deal is the biggest in the Indian edtech sector by far.

India Inc's foreign loans fall 35%

India Inc's foreign loans fall 35%

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Besides the pandemic that resulted in higher interest rates, the default by Future Retail has dealt a blow to investor sentiment.

Rana Kapoor in judicial custody till April 2, lawyers fear coronavirus

Rana Kapoor in judicial custody till April 2, lawyers fear coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Advocate Abbad Ponda, his lawyer, said a person with low immunity is easily susceptible to catching coronavirus.

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

While participation of start-ups in the space sector has largely been minimal so far, their involvement will be key towards building India's very own aerospace companies such as Maxar, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Rocket Labs, according to experts.

India Inc's succession plan is seeing a gender shift

India Inc's succession plan is seeing a gender shift

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Women leaders, succession planners and lawyers say doors in family businesses are opening but a stronger push is needed.

Adding 'Spice' to the banking licence

Adding 'Spice' to the banking licence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

BK Modi-promoted group registers company 10 days before the deadline

Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Bharti will move FIPB soon for increasing Axa's stake to 49%

IndiGo places $20-bn order for CFM engines

IndiGo places $20-bn order for CFM engines

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

With this, the biggest buyer of Airbus SE A320neo planes seems to be moving away from Pratt & Whitney engines, which have been experiencing glitches. CFM International will deliver the first engine by 2020.

INX Media case: HC protects Chidambaram from arrest till July 3

INX Media case: HC protects Chidambaram from arrest till July 3

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Chidambaram had on Wednesday rushed to a trial court for protection from arrest in Aircel-Maxis case before approaching the Delhi high court in connection with the INX Media case, in which he has been asked by probe agencies to join investigations.

PIX: Vijay and Amala Paul's Thalaivaa

PIX: Vijay and Amala Paul's Thalaivaa

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The film will be directed by Vijay of Poi Solla Porom fame.

ICICI Group prepares succession plan

ICICI Group prepares succession plan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Sources said that this is a contingency plan, in the event of an exit of the present heads of its two subsidiaries ICICI Prudential and ICICI Ventures. At present, Shikha Sharma is managing director & chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, while Renuka Ramanathan is managing director and CEO of ICICI Ventures.

Tech: Bengaluru may host 40% of PE investments

Tech: Bengaluru may host 40% of PE investments

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Around $7.5 billion is expected to come into India in the technology space by way of PE investment of which Bengaluru could net $3 billion.

Mammootty returns to Tamil cinema after 6 years

Mammootty returns to Tamil cinema after 6 years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

At ISRO, scientists pray for a successful soft-landing

At ISRO, scientists pray for a successful soft-landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Nervous and anxious for sure but the city-headquartered space agency is cautiously optimistic of "Vikram" module's soft-landing on the Lunar surface planned in the early hours of Saturday.

PIX: Akshay, Riteish, Abhishek at Vikas Mohan's funeral

PIX: Akshay, Riteish, Abhishek at Vikas Mohan's funeral

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Producer and well known trade analyst Vikas Mohan passed away on May 31.

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Robust military preparedness along the entire perimeter of our nation is the only iron-clad permanent guarantee for our security, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

43 McDonald's outlets in New Delhi-National Capital Region were forced to down shutters following lapse of their eating-out or health licences in June.