News for 'annual-general-meeting'

Can Sidhartha Mallya turn Kingfisher to 'good times'?

Can Sidhartha Mallya turn Kingfisher to 'good times'?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

A familiar face in the glamour circles, Sidhartha Mallya is being groomed to eventually step into his father's shoes.

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Alvarez & Marsal will develop a detailed restructuring plan for the group to demonstrate to shareholders and lenders that it was self-sufficient in repaying its liabilities. So far, the IL&FS management had been working on its revival plan.

Mahindra is the new king of Indian roads

Mahindra is the new king of Indian roads

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

M&M recently roared past Tata Motors in auto sales for the first time.

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) announced Kevin Roberts' resignation with immediate effect on Tuesday, following months of criticism over his stewardship during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Ratan says no to retirement package from Tata Steel

Ratan says no to retirement package from Tata Steel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

After steering the company for 21 years, Tata will pass on the leadership baton to his successor designate and present deputy chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry in December, when Tata turns 75.

Despite rate cut, the low morale spills over

Despite rate cut, the low morale spills over

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

The crowd at the Confederation of Indian Industry's annual general meeting and national conference 2012 merely issued a round of half-hearted applause, though finance minister Pranab Mukherjee had earlier hinted a rate cut was in the offing in the next 'half an hour'.

India needs to be ready to deal with any crisis: FM

India needs to be ready to deal with any crisis: FM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Exuding confidence that India will be able to come out of every difficult situation, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the country needs to be ever ready to respond to external shocks on real time basis.

Sports Ministry revokes IOA suspension

Sports Ministry revokes IOA suspension

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The Sports Ministry on Friday lifted the suspension on the Indian Olympic Association with immediate effect after it removed the corruption-tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents following widespread outrage.

IOC announces capex of Rs 43,250cr

IOC announces capex of Rs 43,250cr

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation said it has earmarked Rs 43,250 crore for capacity expansion over the next five-year period. This was announced by the company's Chairman S Behuria at its annual general meeting in Mumbai

Differences surface over Kochhar's re-appointment at ICICI Securities

Differences surface over Kochhar's re-appointment at ICICI Securities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Institutional Investor Advisory Services had recommended investors to vote 'against' the proposal, while Stakeholders Empowerment Services asked investors to vote 'for' the proposal.

India is being tested: Jaishankar on Ladakh standoff

India is being tested: Jaishankar on Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Calling the 'events' along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) very disturbing, the external affairs minister said they have raised some very 'basic concerns'. When asked whether it will be a long-haul or a breakthrough is expected soon, Jaishankar said: "I would not go into prediction zone at all whether it is going to be easy or not, and what will be the timelines and so on."

'If BCCI changes reforms, it would be ridiculing SC'

'If BCCI changes reforms, it would be ridiculing SC'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Sankaranarayanan feels the Supreme Court still has a role to play in the matter and should take appropriate steps, otherwise all its efforts to reform the BCCI's administrative structure would go waste.

Mindtree set to appoint 3 L&T nominees as board directors

Mindtree set to appoint 3 L&T nominees as board directors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

With this rejig, Mindtree's board will now have 12 board members from eight.

Why Ambani may be able to walk the talk

Why Ambani may be able to walk the talk

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Analysts believe for each of its businesses, RIL has underlined triggers that could boost profitability.

RIL slips ahead of 39th AGM today

RIL slips ahead of 39th AGM today

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

With RIL entering a new growth phase in telecom and retail, gen-next, say RIL executives, could soon be seen holding the reins of the firm, assisting their father, Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Coffee Day brings in ex-CBI boss to probe Siddhartha's letter, study accounts

Coffee Day brings in ex-CBI boss to probe Siddhartha's letter, study accounts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The assignment was earlier given to global audit firm EY. But it has now been reassigned owing to 'certain conflict of interest', the Bengaluru-based company said.

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The development comes after the shareholders of Ambadi Investments, the holding company of the Rs 38,100-crore Murugappa Group, voted against the induction of 59-year-old Valli Arunachalam, the eldest daughter of former executive chairman M V Murugappan, into its board.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala axed from IPL

Kochi Tuskers Kerala axed from IPL

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Cracking the whip, the BCCI terminated the contract of IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala for non-payment of bank guarantee, thus abruptly ending the controversial Kerala team's association with the cash-rich league after just one year.

Bengal features in Tata's plan, but only on merit

Bengal features in Tata's plan, but only on merit

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Shareholders feel Cyrus Mistry is slowly slipping into Ratan Tata's shoes

'Labour problem at Manesar is a political issue'

'Labour problem at Manesar is a political issue'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Production has been severely hit at the first plant in Manesar since August 29 when the management prevented workers from entering the unit without signing a 'good conduct bond' after alleged 'sabotage' and deliberate quality compromise on cars.

Suzuki set to meet Modi to finalise Maruti plant

Suzuki set to meet Modi to finalise Maruti plant

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Osamu Suzuki, chairman, Suzuki Motor Corporation, is likely to meet Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to finalise plans to set up a manufacturing plant for Maruti Suzuki India.

Vedanta meeting disrupted by demonstration

Vedanta meeting disrupted by demonstration

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

The demonstrators oncarried placards saying 'Anil Agarwal, Blood on Your hands', 'Who killed Arsi Majhi? Vedanta, Vedanta'.

Govt to ban distribution of gifts at AGMs

Govt to ban distribution of gifts at AGMs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

The government is proposing to ban distribution of gifts and food coupons at the Annual General Meetings of companies, as these activities distract shareholders from serious business.

Bishan Singh Bedi calls BCCI's selection panel 'a bunch of jokers'

Bishan Singh Bedi calls BCCI's selection panel 'a bunch of jokers'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Days after the BCCI appointed five-member new selection committee for the Indian cricket team, legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi has taken a dig at the Indian cricket board and the new selectors. The BCCI, on September 21, had named a little-known former India wicketkeeper-batsman, MSK Prasad, as the chairman of the new selection committee during its 87th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. The former India captain slammed the board by taking to Twitter, where he called the new selection panel a 'bunch of jokers'.

Here's what Tendulkar expects from Ganguly as BCCI president

Here's what Tendulkar expects from Ganguly as BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ganguly is set to be elected unopposed BCCI president on October 23 at the Board's Annual General Meeting.

Prices may rise further, warns Pranab

Prices may rise further, warns Pranab

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Grappling with a high rate of price rise, the government on Tuesday expressed concern that increasing prices of crude and other commodities in global markets could add to inflationary pressure in the country.

Harsh Lodha is back as director in 2 MP Birla group firms following court nod

Harsh Lodha is back as director in 2 MP Birla group firms following court nod

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The order, which set aside the August 9 ruling of a single-judge bench, prevented the group entities from publishing the voting results of the last AGM. However, the firms will now be able to execute decisions taken at the AGM last year. People in the know said the Birlas would appeal against the order in a higher court.

It was Murthy's day at Infy AGM

It was Murthy's day at Infy AGM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Shareholders bid adieu to the co-founder and chairman who will retire in August.

Mukesh inks one of India's biggest FDIs; Saudi Aramco to pick 20% in RIL

Mukesh inks one of India's biggest FDIs; Saudi Aramco to pick 20% in RIL

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Reliance Industries will sell 20 per cent stake in its oil and chemicals business to Saudi oil giant Aramco for about $ 15 billion and nearly half of its fuel retail business to BP of UK for Rs 7,000 crore. Aramco, the world's biggest crude exporter, will also supply Reliance's twin-refineries at Jamnagar in Gujarat with 7,00,000 barrels of oil a day on a long-term basis, Ambani said.

Modi ousted from BCCI, Dalmiya back

Modi ousted from BCCI, Dalmiya back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Chirayu Amin has been appointed new chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), while former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was dropped from the Governing Council of the IPL.

Setbacks make Mukesh Ambani's journey rough

Setbacks make Mukesh Ambani's journey rough

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Mukesh Ambani's AGM speeches indicate a trail of forgotten promises and projects that have not ended up as envisaged.

Govt to address slippages in the Budget: FM

Govt to address slippages in the Budget: FM

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

There are also concerns on the central government finances for the current fiscal, he said, adding, performance during the first half on the fiscal front poses some risks in both receipts as well as expenditure estimates.

'ICC might do away with rotational presidents'

'ICC might do away with rotational presidents'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The ICC is planning to do away with the rotation policy for appointing presidents and cricket's world governing body is likely to deliberate on the proposal in its annual general meeting later this month in Hong Kong.

RIL looks to re-enter cash-&-carry

RIL looks to re-enter cash-&-carry

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

RIL had earlier decided not to pursue the cash-and-carry model due to a number of reasons, including a growing unrest towards organised retail.

Mallya to shut down Kingfisher Red in 4 months

Mallya to shut down Kingfisher Red in 4 months

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Low-cost carrier Kingfisher Red will shut down in four months with the airline group chief Vijay Mallya on Wednesday saying several measures have been initiated to face financial problems caused by high interest burden and burgeoning fuel costs.

Kochi owners mull legal action against BCCI

Kochi owners mull legal action against BCCI

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

The franchise owners Kochi Tuskers Kerala are planning to take legal action against the BCCI after the BCCI terminated the Indian Premier League side's contract at its Annual General Meeting on Monday.

Jagdale pips Biswal to become new BCCI joint secretary

Jagdale pips Biswal to become new BCCI joint secretary

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

The current BCCI joint secretary Sanjay Jagdale is all set to become the new secretary pipping hot favourite Ranjib Biswal as the media release issued by the board confirmed his nomination for upcoming Annual General Meeting that will be held in Mumbai.

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

SBI chief Rajnish Kumar said the focus going forward will be on cost reduction, rationalisation and reskilling of workforce, improving staff productivity and redeployment of workforce from admin offices to sales roles.

BCCI misses first deadline to implement Lodha reforms

BCCI misses first deadline to implement Lodha reforms

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The under-fire Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday adjourned its crucial Special General Meeting, called to consider the sweeping reforms suggested by the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee, on technical grounds.

Reliance 1st online AGM to feature brand-new virtual platform, Chatbot

Reliance 1st online AGM to feature brand-new virtual platform, Chatbot

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

All directors, key officials, and shareholder speakers will be visible and audible and thousands of shareholders, including those from the US, UK, Canada UAE, Japan, HongKong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, will be able to post their questions and eVote on resolutions.