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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co will invest Rs 6,247.5 crore to buy a 1.4 per cent stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm -- the billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led firm's third such deal in less than two days.

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

How media and gadget companies are trying to get along

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

This is the second investment by General Atlantic in a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, following a Rs 6,598.38 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year.

Reliance Retail unveils 'Reliance Digital'

Reliance Retail unveils 'Reliance Digital'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Reliance Retail on Monday unveiled 'Reliance Digital' here, its third consumer electronics mega store in the country, after successfully launching it in Delhi and Mumbai, a company official said on Monday.

Sony targets $2bn rev from India

Sony targets $2bn rev from India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Japan's Sony Corporation is targeting two billion dollar revenue from its India operations in the next two years, half of which would come from its consumer electronics business.

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Shortage of semiconductors, price hikes pull January auto sales into red. Dec had seen sales grow for 1st time this FY, which dealers called a one-off.

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Sunil Nayyar moved to India as head of sales for Sony.

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Samsung eyes growth in consumer electronics business in 80 districts through its service vans, and adding over 250 service points and as many resident engineers.

Retail: Philips in talks with RIL, Tatas

Retail: Philips in talks with RIL, Tatas

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Dutch consumer electronics major Royal Philips is in talks with major retail players in India, including Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Retail and Tata Group company Trent for a tie-up, as it looks to shore up volumes in the country.

Spencer's scouts for global allies

Spencer's scouts for global allies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Spencer's Retail, part of the Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion) RPG group, is looking for foreign retail partners for foraying into luxury retail as well as strengthening its presence in consumer electronics.

PHOTOS: It's really an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's really an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Here are 10 images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

Brilliant tech innovations you must see!

Brilliant tech innovations you must see!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The Consumer Electronics Show is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow.

Brilliant tech innovations you must see!

Brilliant tech innovations you must see!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The Consumer Electronics Show is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow.

Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

While consumer electronics, technology, mobile phones, auto and sports-wear categories dominate the top 20, FMCG has only one entry in the list

Tokyo 2020: Cardboard beds at Athletes Village!

Tokyo 2020: Cardboard beds at Athletes Village!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The environmentally conscious sleeping arrangements were put on display for the media for the first time on Thursday at a mock apartment in the Tokyo 2020 headquarters

TV manufacturers call for lower tax

TV manufacturers call for lower tax

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The domestic consumer electronics and television makers on Tuesday asked the government to bring down the tax on the industry on par with other countries

DTH industry demands duty reduction

DTH industry demands duty reduction

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The DTH industry has to pay entertainment tax to state governments and service tax to the central government.

A peek into Mukesh Ambani's big retail push

A peek into Mukesh Ambani's big retail push

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance group has struck acquisition deals worth $4.2 billion with a dozen companies in just two years to expand its retail business. The latest purchase was of a majority stake in Justdial for Rs 3,497 crore. Elaborating on his acquisition strategy a few weeks ago during the AGM, Ambani stated that one of the key planks would be to acquire businesses that enhanced Reliance's offerings and experiences to customers and that they would be both physical and digital.

Smart gadgets you would love to own!

Smart gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

One of the world's biggest trade shows, Consumer Electronics Show showcases some of the best tech innovations.

LG Optimus L9 launched in India for Rs 22,000

LG Optimus L9 launched in India for Rs 22,000

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

The LG Optimus L9 is a mid-range Android smartphone and competes with Samsung Galaxy SII and HTC One S.

Wow! OnePlus Concept One has 3 'invisible' cameras

Wow! OnePlus Concept One has 3 'invisible' cameras

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

So do they actually disappear or what? Let's find out!

Budget: Tax sops for employees working from home?

Budget: Tax sops for employees working from home?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The government could look at providing deductions for expenses incurred by salaried employees while working from home in the upcoming Budget as it looks to boost demand, consulting firm PwC India said on Thursday. Addressing a pre-Budget session, Pwc India senior tax partner Rahul Garg said demand creation is particularly focussed on money being given or left in the hands of the individuals.

What makes Reliance Retail a unique venture in India?

What makes Reliance Retail a unique venture in India?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Even as regulatory focus has zeroed in on foreign e-commerce giant Amazon, a domestic retail giant has been created almost below the radar in Reliance Retail (RR), one of the most crucial businesses for the group's future. From doorstep delivery of groceries, apparels to branded jewellery, medicines, toys, furniture to high street retailing, RR's presence in the world's fourth largest consumer market is just one part of the story.

VCDs/DVDs selling like hot cakes

VCDs/DVDs selling like hot cakes

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, currently on in Las Vegas, is showcasing exciting new products, enhanced with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.

Samsung sees Rs 5273 cr sales turnover in 2004

Samsung sees Rs 5273 cr sales turnover in 2004

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Samsung is targetting a sales turnover of Rs 5,273 crore in India in 2004, up by 42 per cent, and announced the launch of several consumer electronic products in the country to strengthen its digital products portfolio.

Hurt by higher expenses, Reliance net drops 7% in Q1

Hurt by higher expenses, Reliance net drops 7% in Q1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 7 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit as retail business got hit by the second wave of COVID infections.

Of a deserted office and a man who is giving Samsung sleepless nights

Of a deserted office and a man who is giving Samsung sleepless nights

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Shaikh Allauddin Pakir Maiddin is giving sleepless nights to the top brass of South Korean consumer electronics maker Samsung and its chairman, Lee Kun-hee.

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 510 tablet at Rs 30,900

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 510 tablet at Rs 30,900

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The tablet comes with 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM.

Xiaomi expands smartphone, TV capacity in India with 3 new plants

Xiaomi expands smartphone, TV capacity in India with 3 new plants

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Apart from bringing new suppliers on board, Xiaomi is also hoping to take advantage of the newly launched PLI scheme that offers incentives on incremental production of smartphones with 2020 as the base year.

Sony sells Vaio; to cut 5,000 jobs globally

Sony sells Vaio; to cut 5,000 jobs globally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Japan-headquartered company will also streamline its TV business.

7 coolest futuristic gadgets from Japan's biggest tech show

7 coolest futuristic gadgets from Japan's biggest tech show

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Here's a peek into the future of auto and consumer electronics.

Wear a full-fledged computer on your wrist!

Wear a full-fledged computer on your wrist!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Here's our pick from CES 2014, which, we feel, you should be excited about.

Micromax to price dual-boot 'Laptab' under $500

Micromax to price dual-boot 'Laptab' under $500

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Indian smartphone maker Micromax's dual-operating system tablet Laptab will be priced under $500 (about Rs 30,000) and will be available in the domestic market next month.

Businesses that will suffer, or survive, post COVID-19

Businesses that will suffer, or survive, post COVID-19

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Which sectors will bounce back fast? Which will lag? Has the consumer changed forever? Here are some answers.

20 gadgets to look forward to this year

20 gadgets to look forward to this year

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Consumer Electronics Show gives a preview of the amazing gadgets that will come out in the market in the future, as most leading technology companies announce their products in the trade show. Here are 20 products that stand out from this year's event.

Videocon case: Dhoot family offers to pay Rs 30,000 cr to lenders

Videocon case: Dhoot family offers to pay Rs 30,000 cr to lenders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The settlement offer has been made for 13 out of the 15 Videocon group companies that are currently under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.

Samsung unveils curved UHD TVs, tablets

Samsung unveils curved UHD TVs, tablets

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The company unveiled a 105-inch screen UHD TV, which it claims is the world's largest curved UHD TV.