News for 'liquor unit'

Setback for Mallya, his plea against Sebi order dismissed

Setback for Mallya, his plea against Sebi order dismissed

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

In January, Sebi had barred Mallya and six former officials of USL from securities markets in a case related to illegal fund diversions.

Liquidator opposes banks plea to sell Mallya properties

Liquidator opposes banks plea to sell Mallya properties

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The official liquidator said it would be in public interest that these properties are restored to him so that the interest of all creditors, including the applicant banks, can be "safeguarded".

Diageo launches Rs 11,449-cr open offer to hike stake in USL

Diageo launches Rs 11,449-cr open offer to hike stake in USL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The world's largest liquor maker Diageo Plc on Tuesday made an open offer worth Rs 11,448.91 crore (Rs 114.48 billion) to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake in United Spirits Ltd.

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The development comes after a recent notification from the Union home ministry, which has permitted companies to resume manufacturing operations and reopening of shops in red, green and orange zones with certain riders.

Nitish says JD-U will review note ban on Jan 23; dismisses Lalu seating row

Nitish says JD-U will review note ban on Jan 23; dismisses Lalu seating row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

"It was a social event and we did not talk politics there," he said on his interaction with Modi.

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'

Mallya becomes first tycoon to be declared Fugitive Economic Offender

Mallya becomes first tycoon to be declared Fugitive Economic Offender

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Confiscation of the tycoon's properties will start from February 5.

Rs 4,000-crore USL funds transfer under scanner

Rs 4,000-crore USL funds transfer under scanner

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

RBI, Enforcement Directorate to see if money was sent to tax haven

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

What will the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government do to answer the queries and fears of investors who will want to be doubly sure they would not be harassed at a later date, as has been happening to Sterlite, should be interesting to watch, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Court allows banks to liquidate Vijay Mallya's equity holdings

Court allows banks to liquidate Vijay Mallya's equity holdings

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

SBI-led consortium expects to make over Rs 13,000 crore from sale of assets

Yes Bank invokes Mallya's pledged shares in UB

Yes Bank invokes Mallya's pledged shares in UB

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Banks tighten hold on Mallya for defaults on KFA loans

Mallya's defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act

Mallya's defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Sebi has now proposed that the Companies Act should also clearly mention that a person should vacate the office of a director if it orders his or her disqualification.

Which is the most profitable retail chain in India?

Which is the most profitable retail chain in India?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

CSD was created to provide easy access to quality products of daily use, at prices less than market rates to the soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Eclipse, with its vanilla and fruity palette, is easy to drink on the rocks, says Ritika Kochhar.

Siddhartha's death prompts Mallya to let fly at govt

Siddhartha's death prompts Mallya to let fly at govt

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'I am indirectly related to VG Siddhartha. Excellent human and brilliant entrepreneur. I am devastated with the contents of his letter,' Mallya said on Twitter.

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.

British Grand Prix: Mallya to make rare public appearance

British Grand Prix: Mallya to make rare public appearance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Troubled Indian businessman Vijay Mallya is set to make a rare public appearance in the United Kingdom on Friday when he is scheduled to attend the team bosses press conference ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

Poll violence in Bengal claims two lives, 371 injured

Poll violence in Bengal claims two lives, 371 injured

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Poll violence has so far claimed two lives in West Bengal and left 371 persons injured in 398 incidents, the Election Commission said on Monday.

Kumaraswamy announces Rs 34,000 crore farm loan waiver scheme

Kumaraswamy announces Rs 34,000 crore farm loan waiver scheme

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Kumaraswamy, who also holds the finance portfolio, said he has limited the loan amount to Rs 2 lakh, as it was 'not right' to waiver higher value crop loan.

Nirav Modi extradition request submitted to UK authorities

Nirav Modi extradition request submitted to UK authorities

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

If the absconding jeweller is traced in Britain, the extradition request to the UK government could follow a similar course as the case of embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'You won't find such an apathetic indecisive party in the world.'

Lift ban on alcohol, Mallya tells Modi

Lift ban on alcohol, Mallya tells Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Liquor-baron Vijay Mallya today virtually asked the Gujarat government to lift prohibition in force in the state.

Court notice to Mallya on ED's plea to withdraw his exemption

Court notice to Mallya on ED's plea to withdraw his exemption

Rediff.com10 May 2016

A Delhi court has issued notice to liquor baron Vijay Mallya on ED's plea seeking to withdraw the exemption granted to him from personal appearance in a case for allegedly evading summons in connection with purported violation of foreign exchange rules.

Chasing Old Monk

Chasing Old Monk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The author finds out if India's love affair with Old Monk has ended

Getting Bapu's items back is a miracle: Tushar

Getting Bapu's items back is a miracle: Tushar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Terming as a "miracle" liquor baron Vijay Mallya's success at the auction of his great grandfather Mahatma Gandhi's personal belongings in the United States, Tushar Gandhi on Friday said he was delighted that the memorabilia will come back to India.

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

ED has approached the MEA seeking initiation of deportation.

Telangana state: What will change and what will not

Telangana state: What will change and what will not

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Now that the Telangana state has taken birth with a chief minister at the helm, Vicky Nanjappa / Rediff.com gives a lowdown on the changes that people, who were once part of the united Andhra Pradesh, will go through

UB group to merge foreign arms

UB group to merge foreign arms

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

Unlock 2: Schools, malls, cinemas to remain shut till July 31

Unlock 2: Schools, malls, cinemas to remain shut till July 31

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

International air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. Further opening-up will take place in a calibrated manner.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya on Wednesday gave a proposal to the Supreme Court to repay around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) loan to banks by September this year.

UB's open offer to begin on Apr 18

UB's open offer to begin on Apr 18

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Vijay Mallya-controlled UB Group's open offer for acquiring stake in liquor firm Shaw Wallace will begin on April 18, the manager to the offer said on Thursday.

Whiskey in tetrapacks soon!

Whiskey in tetrapacks soon!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Liquor firms introduce innovative packaging to push sales and save costs.

I-T dept recovers Rs 22 lakh during raids at hospital run by Yogendra Yadav's family

I-T dept recovers Rs 22 lakh during raids at hospital run by Yogendra Yadav's family

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The Swaraj India chief alleged that the raid was conducted at his sisters' hospital-cum-nursing home premises with an intent to "intimidate" and "silence" him as he had launched an agitation for fair crop price for farmers and against liquor shops in that city in Haryana.

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

It is likely the government will divide the country into different zones during the proposed extended period of lockdown and might permit a few services to function in safe zones.

Mallya may sell 49% stake in Whyte & Mackay

Mallya may sell 49% stake in Whyte & Mackay

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya is mulling to divest around 49 per cent stake in United Spirits Ltd's UK-based wholly-owned subsidiary Whyte & Mackay (W&M), which it acquired for 595 million pounds in May 2007.

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

UB ready to buyback Heineken stake

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

"They have beer business in India, which has a conflict of interest as Kingfisher is the largest beer brand in the country. I am ready to buy back," Mallya said in Baramati while opening United Spirits' Baramati Four Seasons winery. Earlier in January, a consortium of Carlsberg and Heineken had acquired S&N for 7.5 billion pounds. S&N had 37.5 per cent stake in the UB Group. As per the takeover agreement, Heineken was supposed to continue to hold S&N's business in the UK.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Trust vote: Expelled TDP MP rewarded

Trust vote: Expelled TDP MP rewarded

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

The reward came exactly a month later. Liquor baron and expelled Telugu Desam Party MP from Chittoor D K Adikesavalu Naidu was appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devesthanams, the world's richest Hindu shrine, for having shown his loyalty to the United Progressive Alliance government during the vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha on July 22.