News for 'asset acquisition'

'Indian markets to grow over 10% in 2016'

'Indian markets to grow over 10% in 2016'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Markets should be driven more or less by earnings growth.'

Fitch withdraws ratings on Corus

Fitch withdraws ratings on Corus

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

The rating agency said it has affirmed and withdrawn long and short term Issuer Default Rating of 'BB' and 'B' and 'BB-' rating on Corus' Euro 800 million 7.5 per cent senior notes.

What's keeping govt from appealing against Vodafone verdict?

What's keeping govt from appealing against Vodafone verdict?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The government may be waiting for the outcome of an arbitration initiated against its levy of Rs 10,247 crore retrospective tax on UK's Cairn Energy Plc before deciding on appealing against losing a tax case against Vodafone Group, sources said. An international arbitral tribunal is expected to give a decree within next few days on Cairn Energy Plc's challenge to the Indian government seeking Rs 10,247 crore in retrospective taxes. If the arbitration award in the Cairn cases goes against India, the government has to pay the British firm over Rs 7,600 crore to reverse the dividend and tax refund it had ceased and shares it sold to recover part of the tax demand.

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The spectre of Singur and now its verdict is looming large on the future of many of Bengal's projects, especially the state government's industrial parks that are vacant. As many more episodes await, the question uppermost on everyone's minds is, how long will Singur haunt Bengal?

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Will the Modi govt get its divestment maths correct?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

A chunk of divestment till now has come from follow-on offerings in the Centre's two ETFs, Bharat-22 and CPSE. Now, there will be initial public offerings of Mazagon Docks, rail companies RVNL and IRFC and MSTC.

'Nokia's Chennai arm to have no work if tax issue unresolved'

'Nokia's Chennai arm to have no work if tax issue unresolved'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The warning came after Nokia Chairman and interim chief executive officer Risto Siilasmaa met Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and tax authorities in a bid to resolve the Rs 21,153-crore (Rs 211.53 billion) liability it faces.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

Mirach hits back at Sahara; offers to buy out overseas hotels

Mirach hits back at Sahara; offers to buy out overseas hotels

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Mirach Capital rejected accusations of indulging in forgery.

Blackstone, GIC rivalry keeps Indian realty pot boiling

Blackstone, GIC rivalry keeps Indian realty pot boiling

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Aggressive acquisitions & deep pockets fuel real estate competition; experts suggest future partnership

Lafarge plans to exit India operations

Lafarge plans to exit India operations

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Submits revised proposal to CCI as Birla Corp deal fails

Tatas to prospect for Bangla oil

Tatas to prospect for Bangla oil

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Muzammil Patel and Rahul Murthi will answer all your start-up queries.

The game is on and India is way behind

The game is on and India is way behind

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

UAVs are an intrinsic part of today's technology driven battlefield. Indians don't seem to be taking the challenge with the degree of urgency that is required, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

Essar to monetise 33% Hutch stake

Essar to monetise 33% Hutch stake

Rediff.com29 May 2007

This delay was a result of controversies over a 15 per cent holding by Hutchison-Essar Managing Director Asim Ghosh, healthcare major Max's Analjit Singh and financial institution IDFC.

Vodafone indecisive on conciliation talks: Chidambaram

Vodafone indecisive on conciliation talks: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Finance Ministry has already circulated a draft Cabinet note withdrawing the conciliation offer to Vodafone to resolve the Rs 20,000-crore (Rs 200-billion) tax dispute case.

3i Infotech buys UK co for £28 mn

3i Infotech buys UK co for £28 mn

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

IT solutions provider 3i Infotech has acquired British asset management solution provider, Rhyme Systems, for £28 million marking its entry into UK's banking and financial services space.

Procurement process for armed forces to be expedited: Jaitley

Procurement process for armed forces to be expedited: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The 'slow pace' of acquisition of weapon systems is a matter of concern and the new government will work towards 'expediting' the procurement process to meet the requirements of the armed forces, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.

Aurobindo acquires UK generics firm Milpharm

Aurobindo acquires UK generics firm Milpharm

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Aurobindo Pharma has acquired business assets of the UK-based generic drug maker Milpharm.

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Nirma has jumped into the ongoing cricket spectacle - IPL - as the principal sponsor for the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore to raise awareness and recognition for the cement brands it acquired after its purchase of the erstwhile Lafarge India's assets in 2016

Navy is vital for India's future security

Navy is vital for India's future security

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Notwithstanding the realisation among the Indian leadership to build up its navy for the force's expanding role, the Indian Navy was allocated only 15% of the interim defence budget presented in Parliament in February 2019.' 'The outlay for the navy's capital acquisition is not even adequate to meet its committed liabilities,' points out Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

He would not be part of the day-to-day activities of L&T in his non-executive role. He would, however, be there at important company events.

FM asks Vodafone its views on tax issue in writing

FM asks Vodafone its views on tax issue in writing

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has asked UK-based Vodafone Group, which is facing a tax liability of over Rs 11,200 crore in India, to give its view on the long-pending matter in writing, a senior official said.

US firm acquires Eximsoft

US firm acquires Eximsoft

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The privately-held US IT consulting firm Trianz Consulting today said it has acquired Eximsoft, a Bangalore-based IT services firm for an undisclosed sum.

RBI adds 2.5 tonnes of gold to forex reserves in Q4

RBI adds 2.5 tonnes of gold to forex reserves in Q4

Rediff.com11 May 2018

India's gold holding in forex reserves rose to 560.3 tonnes by the end of March 2018.

HDFC to divest up to 10% stake in HDFC AMC

HDFC to divest up to 10% stake in HDFC AMC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd on Saturday decided to divest up to 10 per cent of its stake in HDFC Asset Management Company.

Sun gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy merger

Sun gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy merger

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Torrent to buy Ranbaxy's anti-bacterial generic

Pharma overseas buys top $400 mn

Pharma overseas buys top $400 mn

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

vCustomer to buy MCI's call centres

vCustomer to buy MCI's call centres

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Business process outsourcing company vCustomer Corporation will acquire all the eight call centres of global telecom giant MCI, sources said on Friday.

In 5 years, Naveen Patnaik got richer by Rs 4 crore

In 5 years, Naveen Patnaik got richer by Rs 4 crore

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The total value of Naveen Patnaik's assets has swelled by Rs 4 crore from Rs 7.98 crore to Rs 12.06 crore between 2009 and 2014. This increase is because of appreciation of property value instead of acquisition of any new property.

Vodafone incurs loss; to cut 400 jobs

Vodafone incurs loss; to cut 400 jobs

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Vodafone, the mobile phone giant headed by NRI chief executive Arun Sarin, on Tuesday announced annual losses of 14.85 billion pounds and said it planned to cut 400 jobs at its headquarters in Newbury in the UK.

Tata Steel faces tough choices in Europe

Tata Steel faces tough choices in Europe

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Some feel that Tata Steel has put these assets on the block only after exhausting all the options.

Post devaluation, Quikr is no longer a unicorn

Post devaluation, Quikr is no longer a unicorn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Major shareholder Kinnevik, a Swedish investment firm, devalued Quikr by 45%, referring to the exaggerated revenue resulting from fraudulent transactions that rocked the company. Quikr is now valued at about $577 million.

Why it's too early to write off payments banks

Why it's too early to write off payments banks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

While payments banks surely lose money, their operating ratios were looking better in 2017-18 compared to the year before. This implies that as customer volumes start picking up, the business models may perk up too, says R Jagannathan.

TISCO buys out NatSteel

TISCO buys out NatSteel

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd has completed the acquisition of Singapore-based steel company NatSteel Ltd by subscribing to 100 per cent equity of its subsidiary NatSteel Asia Pte Ltd (NatSteel Asia).

Challenging times for Vodafone Idea

Challenging times for Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

'Vodafone Idea has losses running over Rs 10,000 crore in the last four quarters.' 'It has long-term debt of about Rs 1.15 trillion.' 'Even post-issue, the debt service numbers won't be good,' points out Devangshu Datta.

IOC zeroes in on firm in Thailand

IOC zeroes in on firm in Thailand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

HPCL to scout for fields abroad

HPCL to scout for fields abroad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd plans to invest over Rs 13,000 crore to raise the capacity of its Vizag refinery and set up an aromatic plant there.

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'The people let off by the NBFCs have little bargaining power and willingly settle for a 20% to 25% cut in their existing salaries when hunting for new jobs.'