News for 'merger'

TVS Electronics nods merger with eTech

TVS Electronics nods merger with eTech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2003

TVS Electronics Ltd board approved a merger with TVS eTechnology Ltd. One TVS Electronics share will be swapped for each eTech share.

RIL, RPL board to consider merger plans

RIL, RPL board to consider merger plans

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

In two separate filings, both the companies said a meeting of the board of directors will be held on March 2, to consider and recommend the amalgamation of Reliance Petroleum and Reliance Industries, the country's most valued firm in terms of market capitalisation.

Air India-Indian Airlines merger under CAG lens

Air India-Indian Airlines merger under CAG lens

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The apex auditor is busy preparing a report on the Air India-Indian Airlines merger and modernisation of airports through public-private-partnerships, both carried out during the previous term of the United Progressive Alliance government.

Men behind the Bharti, MTN merger talks

Men behind the Bharti, MTN merger talks

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Meet the CEOs for South Africa's MTN and India's Bharti Airtel. They're the men behind what would be India Inc's largest-ever overseas transaction, at $23 billion.

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The rumour verification process would now be triggered by changes in price or 'material price movements', as the paper defines it. What this means is that companies would need to verify rumours only if the share price moves significantly.

From Adani to Torrent, India Inc taps overseas funds for local M&As

From Adani to Torrent, India Inc taps overseas funds for local M&As

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Foreign banks and private credit funds are queuing up to fund acquisitions by Indian companies who are buying out their local rivals. The Adani Group, Torrent Group, and the Hindujas have approached several foreign banks and private equity (PE) firms to fund their acquisitions. Global investors have about $2 trillion of funds to invest, and about $100 to $150 billion is set aside for India, according to an estimate by JP Morgan.

PSB may be on merger row

PSB may be on merger row

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

I said no to KCR joining NDA, his deeds are such: Modi in Telangana

I said no to KCR joining NDA, his deeds are such: Modi in Telangana

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he had rejected a request of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to join the NDA, after the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections in 2020, citing his "deeds".

Daiichi files plea in HC to vacate stay on Sun-Ranbaxy merger

Daiichi files plea in HC to vacate stay on Sun-Ranbaxy merger

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Based on a petition filed by two individual investors, the court on April 25, issued interim 'status quo' orders on the merger process.

Govt to egg on bank mergers

Govt to egg on bank mergers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

The government on Thursday said it will encourage mergers of public sector banks to create strong entities, which can compete with other world-class banks.

BPCL revives plans of KRL merger

BPCL revives plans of KRL merger

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Move to strengthen market share and become more profitable.

PE fund Advent to buy Suven Pharma

PE fund Advent to buy Suven Pharma

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Global private equity investor Advent International on Monday said it is acquiring a significant stake in Suven Pharmaceuticals from its promoters, the Jasti family. The PE major said this will be followed with an open offer to acquire 26 per cent more in the listed contract development and manufacturing organisation from public shareholders, and also merge the company with investee company Cohance Lifesciences, as per an official statement. Media reports on a Monday morning pegged the acquisition at Rs 6,300 crore, and that Advent had pipped rival Blackstone for the acquisition.

Mixed reponse to Yechury's call for Left merger

Mixed reponse to Yechury's call for Left merger

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury's stand that CPI-M and CPI should merge evoked a mixed response in the two Left parties even as he stressed that the merger would have a 'positive' impact on national politics

RCom, Aircel to pare debt to Rs 20,000 cr ahead of merger

RCom, Aircel to pare debt to Rs 20,000 cr ahead of merger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

RCom is expected to have a 50% stake, Aircel 40% and MTS 10%

'I-League-ISL merger may take two-three years to materialise'

'I-League-ISL merger may take two-three years to materialise'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

"In fact, we are in negotiation with stakeholders including ISL franchisees on the issue," Dhar told reporters at the 11th Convocation of Tata Football Academy (TFA) in Jamshedpur.

Sun, Ranbaxy may be asked to sell some businesses for CCI approval to merger

Sun, Ranbaxy may be asked to sell some businesses for CCI approval to merger

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

A source said the competition watchdog would by next month suggest 'structural remedies' that included selling key drug segments as conditions for clearing the country's largest pharmaceutical industry merger.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The domestic equity market, which is on a record-breaking spree, will focus on macroeconomic data announcements, movement in global stocks and the US Fed minutes to get further direction, analysts said. Trading activity of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) will also innfluence investors.From the domestic macroeconomic front, Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for the manufacturing sector will be released on Monday, and that o,f the services sector on Wednesday. Investors, this week, will keenly watch major global market events, icluding the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, scheduled to be out on Wednesday.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

OBC eyes 30% growth post merger

OBC eyes 30% growth post merger

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Sending a clear directive to Global Trust Bank employees to triple their business, its acquirer Oriental Bank of Commerce has set a growth target of 30 per cent for the combined entity at about Rs 80,000 crore (Rs 800 billion) this fiscal.

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.

Merger or not, BSNL, MTNL to synergise

Merger or not, BSNL, MTNL to synergise

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The proposed merger between two state-run telecom giants -- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited -- might have hit a roadblock, but both the companies plan to synergise their operations across the country.

Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Recipe for revival, or stagnation?

Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Recipe for revival, or stagnation?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Google Inc is expected to command more than a third of the world's $140 billion digital advertising spending this year

Air India-Indian merger: Par panel slams govt

Air India-Indian merger: Par panel slams govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

It also recommended fixing of responsibility on 'agencies and individuals' who took such a 'whimsical' decision and sought 'suitable action' to prevent such 'intangible loss' being caused to a state-run company.

GTL Infra cancels merger deal with Rel Infratel

GTL Infra cancels merger deal with Rel Infratel

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

On June 27, the boards of GTL, RCom and its subsidiary Reliance Infratel Ltd had given in-principle approvals to the Rs 50,000-crore ($11 billion) merger deal to create the world's largest independent telecom infrastructure company, neither owned nor controlled by any telecom operator.

M&As likely to witness a strong comeback as PEs bet more cash in India

M&As likely to witness a strong comeback as PEs bet more cash in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India are expected to stay buoyant, seen over the last three-four years, despite a slowdown in the first seven months of the calendar year. "M&A is a lumpy business activity, and we may suddenly see large deals taking place during the next two quarters of the calendar year. "This would help maintain the streak of strong M&A activity.

SpiceJet, IndiGo in merger talks?

SpiceJet, IndiGo in merger talks?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet's share price went up 9.5 per cent at the Bombay Stock Exchange today in an otherwise flat market fuelled by speculation that the airline was in merger talks with another Delhi-based low-cost carrier, IndiGo.

Merger: Arcelor Mittal receives writ of summons

Merger: Arcelor Mittal receives writ of summons

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The world's biggest steelmaker Arcelor Mittal said on Friday it has received a writ of summons to appear before a Dutch court for legal proceedings initiated by Arcelor shareholders seeking an injunction against the mega merger of both the companies.

Can INDIA Reverse Article 370 Verdict?

Can INDIA Reverse Article 370 Verdict?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Such a course would require a Constitutional Amendment, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament. Even assuming that the INDIA combine comes to power at the Centre next year, a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha could way off the mark for them, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

BoR staff alarmed at merger with ICICI

BoR staff alarmed at merger with ICICI

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Unlike the new private sector lenders, BoR employees' wages are still governed by the industry wage package negotiated by the Indian Banks Association with bank staff unions.

Bank stocks help Sensex jump 446 points at close

Bank stocks help Sensex jump 446 points at close

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, State Bank of India, HDFC, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, NTPC and Bajaj Finserv were the major gainers.

M&A deals jump 40% to $163 billion in 2022

M&A deals jump 40% to $163 billion in 2022

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Strategic deals like the one involving the HDFC twins accounted for a bulk $126 billion of the overall quantum, while transactions involving private equity funds stood at $37 billion, the report by Deloitte, a consultancy firm, said. Despite global headwinds like rising interest rates and elevated inflation levels leading to increased margin pressures for companies, the firm expects the overall activity to remain "strong" in the ongoing 2023.

'We want to be No. 1 in affordable housing by FY26'

'We want to be No. 1 in affordable housing by FY26'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'This segment has performed very well for us and this is reflected in our bounce rate which is about three to four per cent.'

An uphill climb for XM-Sirius merger

An uphill climb for XM-Sirius merger

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The satellite radio bigwigs remain optimistic despite Capitol Hill, FCC, and NAB objections, not to mention swooning stock prices.

President gives nod to CrPC, merger of Delhi civic bodies bills

President gives nod to CrPC, merger of Delhi civic bodies bills

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The CrPC (Identification) Bill empowers the police to obtain physical and biological samples of convicts and those accused of crimes while the DMC (Amendment) Bill, 2022 seeks to unify the three civic bodies in the national capital.

AI, IA merger lacked home work: Par panel

AI, IA merger lacked home work: Par panel

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The committee looked into the merger of the two airlines and its impact on the domestic aviation industry.

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Djokovic, Nadal call for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Australian Open holder Djokovic will make his ATP Cup debut for Serbia against South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday while Nadal will lead Spain into action against Georgia in Perth on the same day.