News for 'merger talks'

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.

'Pressure On Dollar May Continue In Near Term'

'Pressure On Dollar May Continue In Near Term'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'Many global investors have been overweight on dollar assets, so some diversification or hedging is naturally expected.'

RCP Singh talks of JDU-RJD merger; Nitish dismisses

RCP Singh talks of JDU-RJD merger; Nitish dismisses

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

RCP Singh alleged that Kumar "had made up his mind to betray the mandate of 2020 when people had voted the NDA back to power."

'Issues' force EPS and OPS to press pause on AIADMK merger

'Issues' force EPS and OPS to press pause on AIADMK merger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Party sources indicated that there were "some ticklish issues" that were to be addressed by both groups, but declined to elaborate further.

Behind Voda-Idea merger looms Ambani

Behind Voda-Idea merger looms Ambani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Every service provider, say analysts, now needs to make a much larger investment, and therefore needs a much larger share of the market to be profitable.

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'If his health was good he would have become CM again after polls.' 'Those who are with Nitish Babu today will remain with him till the elections to use his name for votes and would definitely play games with him after the polls.'

BCCI targets 94-match IPL season by 2028

BCCI targets 94-match IPL season by 2028

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Chairman Arun Dhumal said they are considering expanding IPL to a full home-and-away format with 94 matches from 2028 onwards.

Kerala: Karunakaran to go ahead with merger plans

Kerala: Karunakaran to go ahead with merger plans

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Karunakaran has said that the NCP is an important party.

GM, Chrysler in talks for possible merger: Report

GM, Chrysler in talks for possible merger: Report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Noting that the talks between GM and Cerberus Capital Management, the private equity arm that owns Chrysler, began over a month ago, the New York Times said, 'negotiations are not certain to produce a deal.' Quoting two people close to the process, the newspaper said that chances of a merger were "50-50" as of Friday and "would most likely still take weeks to work out."

Singapore Airlines confirms Vistara-Air India merger discussions

Singapore Airlines confirms Vistara-Air India merger discussions

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is engaged in confidential talks with Tata Sons for merging Vistara with Air India, the flagship carrier of the Republic of Singapore informed the stock exchange in the Southeast Asian nation on Thursday in a first acknowledgement of a possible integration of the two airlines. "In line with its multi-hub strategy, SIA is currently in confidential discussions with the Tatas to explore a potential transaction in relation to the securities of Vistara and Air India. "The discussions seek to deepen the existing partnership between SIA and Tatas and may include a potential integration of Vistara and Air India," SIA said in a notification to the Singapore stock exchange. SIA owns 49 per cent stake in Vistara and is among the four airlines run by Tata Group.

Barclays-ABN talk $160-billion merger

Barclays-ABN talk $160-billion merger

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

British bank Barclays Plc could jump into the league of top three foreign banks in India from 13 at present if it succeeds in merging its Dutch rival ABN Amro with itself in a deal that could create a combined entity worth $160 billion.

Effects of HDFC-HDFC Bank merger go beyond banking

Effects of HDFC-HDFC Bank merger go beyond banking

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The effect of the HDFC-HDFC?Bank merger will be for the bigger space of the Indian financial sector and not just limited to the banking sector. The large finance companies have practically no benefit of regulatory arbitrage. Earlier, such arbitrage between banks and NBFCs was normal. The logic of the merger is very clear - the cost of borrowing of banks is lower.

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'Along with Blackstone, we would be keen to look at opportunities in the North.'

'Clients Are In Risk-management Mode'

'Clients Are In Risk-management Mode'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'Entering India is exciting, but it's also challenging. You have to be prepared for long-term investment.'

HPCL-MRPL merger hits cash hurdle

HPCL-MRPL merger hits cash hurdle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The merged entity will become the third biggest refiner behind IOC and Reliance Industries.

Revolts, split, merger: The ups and downs of the AIADMK

Revolts, split, merger: The ups and downs of the AIADMK

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Since the demise of former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and chief minister J Jayalalithaa in December last year, Tamil Nadu's political scenario has witnessed unprecedented drama. Following is the chronology of major events in the southern state's ruling party.

Congress-TRS talks begin, merger unlikely

Congress-TRS talks begin, merger unlikely

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Telangana Rashtriya Samithi chief K Chandrasekhar Rao meets Rahul; reportedly open for alliance in the Lok Sabha polls if he can get to be the CM of the new state, says Kavita Chowdhury

OPS plans mahagathbandhan if AIADMK merger fails

OPS plans mahagathbandhan if AIADMK merger fails

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Even as the unity moves between the two AIADMK factions seem to be going nowhere, former chief minister O Panneerselvam is working on a grand alliance of other Opposition parties, reports R Rajagopalan.

AIADMK merger on the cards, EPS camp questions Sasi's authority

AIADMK merger on the cards, EPS camp questions Sasi's authority

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A meeting presided over by Palaniswami said the appointment of Dinakaran as deputy general secretary was against party rules.

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Bank unions - officers and workmen - had buried their differences and sat across the table on August 29 to work out a fresh deal with the IBA involving a 20 per cent wage hike.

IOA asks why it is left out of HI, IHF talks

IOA asks why it is left out of HI, IHF talks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

A miffed Indian Olympic Association hit out at the Sports Ministry for not involving it in Saturday's merger talks to resolve the long-standing dispute between Hockey India and the Indian Hockey Federation.

Big trouble for Jio, Airtel, as Vodafone, Idea talk merger

Big trouble for Jio, Airtel, as Vodafone, Idea talk merger

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

While Airtel may be pushed to to No 3, Jio will find it mighty difficult to beat the new entity.

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai is in early discussions to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL). According to sources in the know, Byju's founder and chief executive officer Byju Raveendran, who owns a 30 per cent stake in Aakash, is expected to partially offload his holding to Pai for $80-90 million (about Rs 650-740 crore). Raveendran may use the money to repay a large part of the Rs 800 crore loan that Byju's raised from US-based investment firm Davidson Kempner Capital Management in May, after facing a 'technical default', the sources said.

Bharti, MTN in talks for 50:50 cash-share deal

Bharti, MTN in talks for 50:50 cash-share deal

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Banking sources said with the MTN shareholders asking for a higher price than what Bharti had initially offered, the Indian telecom company might now pay 50 per cent of the money in cash and the rest through shares in Bharti Airtel. The sources added that MTN is also believed not to favour signing an 'exclusivity' contract with Bharti Airtel under which it would be bound not to talk to any other competing bidder till the negotiations with them have been concluded.

WTA-ATP should be merger of equals: Konta

WTA-ATP should be merger of equals: Konta

Rediff.com20 May 2020

American great Billie Jean King had called for a unified governing body for men and women years ago but the 29-year-old Johanna Konta feels Federer's comments have brought attention back to the topic.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

Etisalat head says talking on merger with RCom

Etisalat head says talking on merger with RCom

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Emirates Telecommunications of the United Arab Emirates, better known as Etisalat, is in discussion with Reliance Communications for a possible merger or acquisition.

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.

Rajan's advice on PSU bank mergers

Rajan's advice on PSU bank mergers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'I would say restore the banks to health, get active board composed of professionals, then there will be an ideal situation for merger.'

Satyam investors urge merger

Satyam investors urge merger

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

HCL, MindTree in the fray. The company is reportedly in talks with Delhi-based HCL Technologies and Bangalore-based MindTree. HCL, with whom discussions are on for a cash-less merger, seems to be the front-runner, investment banking sources said.

July 31 Tax-Filing Deadline: Ask rediffGURUS!

July 31 Tax-Filing Deadline: Ask rediffGURUS!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Ask tax gurus Mihir Tanna, Samkit Maniar, Vivek Lala, Anil Rego and Mahesh Padmanabhan your I-T related questions.

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Sony Picture Network India (SPNI) management is committed to long-term growth in India and the company will actively explore new organic and inorganic possibilities to strengthen its presence in the country, company managing director and CEO, NP Singh told employees. In a letter, two-days after the calling off of the $10 billion merger deal with Zee Entertainment, he asked employees to focus on current projects, with an immediate goal to unleash the company's full potential, continuing to craft content that not only engages audiences but also boosts subscriber growth and revenues. "As we close the chapter on our proposed merger with ZEEL (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd), I want to take a moment to talk to you - not just as your CEO but as someone who has been on this journey with you.

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Given the escalating cost of doing business, the revenue opportunity is decreasing and consolidation is an inevitable part of the industry.

Stalemate continues as OPS camp sticks to demand

Stalemate continues as OPS camp sticks to demand

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The OPS-led faction said the rival camp headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami was 'in a state of confusion'..

Cabinet fast-tracks merger of public sector banks

Cabinet fast-tracks merger of public sector banks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The mergers will not involve any cash but only share swaps

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The all-party meeting aimed at reconciliation and conferring full powers to Sri Lanka's provincial councils will be reconvened in a month after initial deliberations on Wednesday failed to yield any agreements, party officials said on Thursday.

SBI's merger plan may lead to a banking meltdown

SBI's merger plan may lead to a banking meltdown

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'SBI is already too big. Too big to fail.' 'It already is a moral hazard. What will it do with 20,000 branches that it cannot do with 14,000, especially in these days of online and mobile banking?'

9 PSU banks consider merger

9 PSU banks consider merger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Medlife, PharmEasy eye $200 million merger deal

Medlife, PharmEasy eye $200 million merger deal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

There are several discussions going around in the e-health sector for consolidation with key players being PharmEasy, 1mg, Medlife and Netmeds. According to reports, Reliance Jio is in talks with Netmeds to acquire the latter.