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More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Executives in the segment say some top European, Japanese and Korean retailers are seriously interested.

Nissan puts brakes on Evalia production

Nissan puts brakes on Evalia production

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

In the past six months, Nissan sold around 200 Evalias only

PIX: Kangana watches Raman Raghav 2.0 with Anurag Kashyap

PIX: Kangana watches Raman Raghav 2.0 with Anurag Kashyap

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

A look at stars who graced the Raman Raghav 2.0 screening!

Biggest change the pandemic has brought for Indian IT

Biggest change the pandemic has brought for Indian IT

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

While for clients it has led to increased outsourcing, they are no more worried about which shore the service providers are executing the project in - offshore, onshore or near-shore - because remote working has become the standard norm in the industry, giving rise to a "no shore" kind of model.

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Joint venture to take on Amazon will be announced next week.

'I enjoyed making Adavi Kachina Vennela'

'I enjoyed making Adavi Kachina Vennela'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

'Apart from location permissions, everything went smoothly. But my lack of experience cost me more money and time.' Debutant director Akki Vishwanadha Reddy gets ready with his first venture.

Madhavan to star in the Tamil remake of Charlie

Madhavan to star in the Tamil remake of Charlie

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Reader Review: Panipat

Reader Review: Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.

Review: Malyalam film ABCD is for Dulquer Salmaan fans

Review: Malyalam film ABCD is for Dulquer Salmaan fans

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Dulquer Salmaan bring his lighter side to the fore and he is ably supported by Jacob Gregory.

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.

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Domestic firms eye defence sector; plan to cut imports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The ministry of defence has set a goal of $26 billion, including export of $7 billion for the industry by 2025-26 through its Defence Production Policy 2018.

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.

Why ONGC is grappling with existential crisis

Why ONGC is grappling with existential crisis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

It is rare for Cabinet ministers to tick off state-owned companies publicly, yet that was what then petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan did for ONGC. Speaking at an event on June 29, Pradhan said he has asked India's premier exploration company to find fresh oil acreages fast. "Do it yourself through some joint venture (or) through a new business model. But the government cannot permit you to hold resources for an indefinite time." The reason for this stricture is India's rising dependence on imported oil and gas. Or, to put it another way, falling domestic production (see chart: "Crude truth"), especially from ONGC, which faces a simple problem.

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.

Full vaccination must to attend mass gatherings: Govt on festivals

Full vaccination must to attend mass gatherings: Govt on festivals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The govt warned the second wave of coronavirus infection in India was not yet over even though the weekly positivity rate was showing an overall declining trend.

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.

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Auto major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on Wednesday said it will invest $150 million (around Rs 1,103 crore) to set up a global digital hub in Hyderabad to help the group develop new technologies to cater to its automotive operations across the globe. The facility, which is FCA's largest digital hub outside of North America, would create nearly 1,000 jobs by the end of next year.

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.

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.

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

With Zomato's offering, fresh fundraising via IPOs set to hit 14-year high

With Zomato's offering, fresh fundraising via IPOs set to hit 14-year high

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Fresh capital raised by companies by way of initial public offerings (IPOs) is set to hit a 14-year high, thanks mainly to Zomato's maiden offering. India Inc has raised about Rs 19,300 crore in fresh capital by maiden offerings, including the Rs 9,000 crore the food delivery company will raise this week, so far in 2021. The best year in terms of fresh fund-raise was 2007, when companies had raised Rs 32,102 crore. With Paytm planning to issue fresh shares worth Rs 12,000 crore, the domestic market looks set to surpass that tally this year.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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%

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.

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.