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10 things that will make 2021 different!

10 things that will make 2021 different!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

From 5G to Tesla to Covid vaccine, 10 things will shape India's future.

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.

India Inc sells assets abroad to cut debt

India Inc sells assets abroad to cut debt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Bankers say it's a question of survival for debt-heavy companies.

'Dream job' applications dip at IIM-Ahmedabad

'Dream job' applications dip at IIM-Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

A dip in 'dream job' applications could also mean that students are bagging their desired offers in the first go itself.

India Inc on war footing to cut costs, conserve cash

India Inc on war footing to cut costs, conserve cash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The first spending item on the chopping block is capital expenditure, followed by operating costs and overheads, including sales and marketing expenses.

Kishore Biyani readies Rs 2,750-crore war chest for Future Retail

Kishore Biyani readies Rs 2,750-crore war chest for Future Retail

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The equity infusion will happen at Rs 505 a unit, which is a premium of nearly 14 per cent over February 4's close of Rs 444.60.

PE firms invest $2.27 bn via 89 deals in Q1 2014

PE firms invest $2.27 bn via 89 deals in Q1 2014

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In the January-March period of last year, an amount worth $1,179 million was invested across 103 transactions.

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

As A M Naik stepped down as L&T CEO, there are some things he still needs to take care of. And given his love for his company that's not the last we are going to hear of him yet.

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Checklist: CBI's dismal track record at investigations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

In the wake of the 2G acquittals, here are a few high-profile cases in which question marks were raised by various courts over the CBI's probe.

Flipkart's leadership team gets two new members

Flipkart's leadership team gets two new members

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

India's largest online retailer Flipkart on Wednesday announced the addition of two new members to its leadership positions, Vice President of Fashion (Retail) and the Vice President of HR (Supply-Chain).

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

India has the third highest number of billionaires in the world after the US and China, according to a new list by the prestigious Forbes magazine, which said Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani reclaimed his spot as Asia's richest person, dethroning Chinese business tycoon Jack Ma who was the richest person in the region a year ago.

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Mukesh Ambani said the Digital India initiative has the potential to transform the lives of 1.2 billion Indians using the power of digital technology.

India needs to do lot more for women empowerment in sports: Sania

India needs to do lot more for women empowerment in sports: Sania

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Ace tennis player Sania Mirza said India still needs to do a lot more to bring women at par with men in sports, though the country has come a long way in this aspect.

Airtel bids for RCom spectrum, Jio seeks deadline extension

Airtel bids for RCom spectrum, Jio seeks deadline extension

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

It is believed that apart from Bharti Airtel and Bharti Infratel, there are four players that have made a bid.

India Inc gears up for life after lockdown

India Inc gears up for life after lockdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Experts say the focus is on preserving liquidity as there is uncertainty over the duration and impact of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to check the spread of COVID-19.

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Aditya Aluminium project ready but clearances still stuck for mine

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After a long wait, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group has closed the sale process of its consumer durables business under the Eureka Forbes label by picking the American private equity fund Advent International's Rs 4,400-crore offer for a 72 per cent stake. The sale process, which began in November 2019, will help the over 156-year-old SP Group pair the debt pile and sharpen the focus on the flagship construction and engineering business under Afcons. The valuation of Rs 4,400 crore for a 72.56 per cent stake is is at an enterprise level and subject to closing adjustments and also includes an open offer for the remaining stake after the demerger and listing of Eureka Forbes, the SP group said in a statement on Sunday.

4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Define your North Star. Experiment in your 20s be adventurous and experiment and use these experiences to build your flywheel and compliment your IQ with EQ.

Banking licence aspirants scramble to meet RBI norms

Banking licence aspirants scramble to meet RBI norms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

With the July 1 deadline to apply for bank licence fast approaching, aspirants are scrambling to meet the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) eligibility criteria to apply.

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

Over 48,000, including top industrialists, sign petition for GST

Over 48,000, including top industrialists, sign petition for GST

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The government was hoping to roll out the GST regime from April 2016.

Voda Idea to pay AGR dues, but may not be able to go on

Voda Idea to pay AGR dues, but may not be able to go on

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Vodafone Idea, which reported a loss of Rs 6,439 crore in the December quarter, said it had received letters from the department of telecommunications (DoT) directing immediate payment of dues amounting to Rs 54,000 crores after the SC judgment. "The company is currently assessing the amount that it will be able to pay to DoT towards the dues calculated based on AGR, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in its order dated October 24, 2019. The company proposes to pay the amount so assessed in the next few days," it stated.

New tax norms to hit dividends received from foreign arms

New tax norms to hit dividends received from foreign arms

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Dividend distribution tax in FY20 would only be applicable after deducting Rs 70 received from the foreign subsidiary, meaning 20.56 per cent DDT would be paid only on Rs 30.

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

India's largest telecom operator in terms of subscriber numbers has been struggling to raise its share of subscribers in the market for fourth-generation technology services.

PM asks industry to take risks; India Inc wants rate cut

PM asks industry to take risks; India Inc wants rate cut

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Assocham told Modi policy makers needed to act fast to "bullet proof" India from global jitters.

Jalan's report names farms eligible for bank license

Jalan's report names farms eligible for bank license

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The report contains names of entities eligible for bank licences. It was not immediately known how many applicants have been shortlisted by the high-level advisory panel.

Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

This merger, Bhupesh Bhandari believes, will be watched keenly by management gurus the world over.

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

"If we are not getting anything then I think it is end of story for Vodafone Idea," Kumar Mangalam Birla said at the HT Leadership Summit when asked about the future of Vodafone Idea in absence of a government relief on payment of Rs 53,038 crore dues.

Coal scam: SC directs CBI to file 5 charge sheets by Mar 28

Coal scam: SC directs CBI to file 5 charge sheets by Mar 28

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file remaining five of the six charge sheets by March 28 in the coal block allocation scam, declining to grant more time sought by the agency for this purpose.

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation will question at least two former officials of the Prime Minister's Office who were involved in the processing of the file related to coal block allocation to Hindalco.

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

CBI likely to file status report in coal scam on Tuesday

CBI likely to file status report in coal scam on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to file its status report in the coal scam before the Supreme Court on Tuesday stating details of its 14th FIR against Hindalco and others and also progress in the remaining 13 cases.

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

100 years ago, Dr Annie Besant was interned by the British in a bungalow in Ooty.

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

India needed more specialists within government

Only provisional list of new banks by Jan

Only provisional list of new banks by Jan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Twenty-six entities, including the Tatas, Aditya Birla Group, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Capital and Religare, apart from India Post, applied. Videocon Group, later on withdrew its application.

Top 10 super rich who make India proud

Top 10 super rich who make India proud

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Ten billionaires including Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal are in the world's richest list.

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Azim Premji's Rs 175-crore (Rs 1.75-billion) investment in Future Retail will help Kishore Biyani tide through crisis.

Coal blocks ruling: Jindal Steel, Hindalco among worst hit

Coal blocks ruling: Jindal Steel, Hindalco among worst hit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Almost all major metal and mining firms would be affected by the Supreme Court ruling canceling 214 coal blocks, but Naveen Jindal's JSPL and Aditya Birla Group's Hindalco would be among the worst hit, analysts said.