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Body recovered from Mumbra spot where Mansukh Hiren was found dead

Body recovered from Mumbra spot where Mansukh Hiren was found dead

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Mansukh Hiren is the purported owner of the explosive-laden car found outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence.

Mobile user base dips for 2nd straight month, shrinks by 1.82 million

Mobile user base dips for 2nd straight month, shrinks by 1.82 million

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The fall represented the second straight month of decline in subscribers. Users in the segment had reduced by 3.66 million in September, shrinking for the first time in seven months.

Dom's Take: Uddhav's Waze Headache

Dom's Take: Uddhav's Waze Headache

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Will the Vaze arrest destabilise Uddhav Thackeray's coalition government which has been under siege from a spurned Bharatiya Janata Party since the day it took office in November 2019?

PIX: Karisma-Kareena party with Aamir, Salman, SRK

PIX: Karisma-Kareena party with Aamir, Salman, SRK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

It's party night for Bollywood!

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's remarks on Thursday came during his address to a joint session of the US Congress. He attributed a big part of the success of India-US ties to Indian-Americans.

MHA hands over Mansukh Hiran death case to NIA

MHA hands over Mansukh Hiran death case to NIA

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The NIA is already probing the case related to the recovery of a Scorpio SUV, parked near Ambani's residence 'Antilia', with gelatin sticks and has arrested an assistant police inspector, Sachin Waze.

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze on Monday filed a 'habeas corpus' petition in the Bombay high court, challenging his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near Mukesh Ambani's house.

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Gautam Adani is now the fourth richest person on the planet. The chairman of the Adani group overtook Bill Gates -- once the richest man in the world -- this week.

Security beefed up outside Ambani home after alert by cabbie

Security beefed up outside Ambani home after alert by cabbie

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Security was beefed up on Monday outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani's south Mumbai residence after a taxi driver informed the police that two suspected passengers carrying bags with them had asked him about the location of 'Antilia', an official said.

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze was posted in the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) after oral instructions from the then Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, according to a Mumbai Police report.

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'

Ambani shows his disappointment

Ambani shows his disappointment

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

As Mumbai wickets kept falling, Akash Ambani looked tense and did not hesitate to show his disappointment.

RIL topped growth charts in the last 20 years

RIL topped growth charts in the last 20 years

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has been one of the top performing companies in the large cap space under the chairmanship of Mukesh Ambani and has beaten the broader market both in terms of earnings growth and shareholder returns. In the last 20 years, RIL's net profit has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7 per cent while its net sales have grown at a CAGR of 15.1 per cent. RIL's net profit at consolidated level has jumped 18.5 times in the last two decades growing from Rs 3280 crore in FY02 to Rs 60,705 crore in FY22; its net sales grew 16.6 times from Rs 42,129 crore to Rs 6.99 trillion.

1st in 7 months: Number of mobile subscribers falls

1st in 7 months: Number of mobile subscribers falls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The number of mobile phone subscribers in India decreased by 3.66 million in September to 1.17 billion, representing the first fall in seven months, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). The number of subscribers had last fallen by 3.7 million back in February. In recent months, it rose by 1.08 million in August, 0.64 million in July, and 1.89 million in June.

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Delhi high court (HC) division Bench on Thursday sought a response from Reliance Industries (RIL) and others regarding the government's appeal against the Mukesh Ambani-owned conglomerate and others for fraudulently and unjustly enriching themselves by draining gas from their deposits, amounting to over $1.5 billion. The Centre had appealed against the single-judge Bench order of the Delhi HC on May 9, which had dismissed its petition. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani had upheld the international arbitration award of July 24, 2018, in favour of the RIL-led consortium. The consortium includes UK-based BP Plc and Niko Resources of Canada.

Dismissed Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze gets bail in PMLA case

Dismissed Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze gets bail in PMLA case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Friday granted bail to dismissed police officer Sachin Waze in an alleged money laundering case linked to former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh.

RIL issues bonus share after 8 years

RIL issues bonus share after 8 years

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

According to Mukesh Ambani, this is the country's largest bonus issue.

Reliance net profit drops 11 pc in Q1 on weak O2C business

Reliance net profit drops 11 pc in Q1 on weak O2C business

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported an 11 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit largely due to weak oil-to-chemical (O2C) vertical and higher interest and depreciation cost. Net profit was Rs 16,011 crore, or Rs 23.66 per share, in April-June - the first quarter of current 2023-24 fiscal year - compared with Rs 17,955 crore, or Rs 26.54 a share, earning a year back, according to a company's stock exchange filing.

Reliance to raise $5 bn to retire existing debts

Reliance to raise $5 bn to retire existing debts

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Saturday said it will raise as much as $5 billion in foreign currency-denominated bonds and use the proceeds to retire existing borrowings. In a stock exchange filing, the company said the Finance Committee of the company board at its meeting on Saturday approved a "proposal for issuance of senior unsecured US Dollar-denominated fixed-rate notes from time to time, for an aggregate amount up to $5 billion, in one or more tranches".

Jio completes 5G coverage planning in top 1,000 cities

Jio completes 5G coverage planning in top 1,000 cities

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Country's largest telecom player Jio has completed 5G coverage planning in top 1,000 cities and conducted field trials of its home-grown 5G telecom gears, Reliance Industries said in its annual report. In the report, RIL (Reliance Industries Limited) said that Jio took major steps during 2021-22 in getting ready for 5G with its 100 per cent indigenous technology. The company was the biggest bidder in the recently-concluded 5G spectrum auction.

5G services likely to be rolled out in about a month

5G services likely to be rolled out in about a month

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The long-awaited high-speed 5G services are expected to be rolled out in about a month, Minister of State for Telecom Devusinh Chauhan said on Monday. Addressing the inaugural event of the International Telecommunication Union's Regional Standardisation Forum (RSF) for Asia and Oceania region, Chauhan said India is likely to deploy indigenously developed and manufactured 5G telecom gears by end of this year for 5G services. "In about a month, 5G mobile services will roll out in the country, which will have multiplier effects on the development of all sectors.

Waze seeks 'house custody' post open heart surgery

Waze seeks 'house custody' post open heart surgery

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Former police officer Sachin Waze, an accused in the Antilia bomb scare-Mansukh Hiran murder case, on Friday moved an application before a special court here seeking permission for placing him under 'house custody' for recovery post an open heart surgery.

Amazon's plea against CCI order junked; told to pay Rs 200 cr penalty in 45 days

Amazon's plea against CCI order junked; told to pay Rs 200 cr penalty in 45 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday rejected Amazon's plea challenging the decision of fair trade regulator CCI to suspend the approval for the e-commerce major's deal with Future Coupons. A two-member bench comprising Justice M Venugopal and Ashok Kumar Mishra, upheld the findings of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and directed it to pay the penalty of Rs 200 crore imposed on Amazon by the fair trade regulator within 45 days from Monday. "This appellate tribunal is in complete agreement" with the CCI, the two-member bench said.

India's rich club grows to 1,103; Zepto's Kaivalya youngest in Hurun list

India's rich club grows to 1,103; Zepto's Kaivalya youngest in Hurun list

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

One hundred and forty nine new individuals joined the rich list club of 1,103 Indians across 122 cities who cumulatively accumulated a wealth of Rs 100 trillion. Bengaluru -based Kaivalya Vohra, 19, of grocery delivery application Zepto is the youngest self-made and the youngest rich individual, according to IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022. The report found 1,103 Indians with a networth of Rs 1,000 crore each - an increase of 62 per cent over five years. There are 221 billionaires (Rs 100 crore networth) in India on the 2022 list - down 16 compared with last year, while 13 people born in the 1990s made it to the list, all self-made.

Mumbai police file FIR against ex-top cop Param Bir for extortion

Mumbai police file FIR against ex-top cop Param Bir for extortion

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against senior IPS officer Param Bir Singh, five other police personnel and two more persons for allegedly demanding Rs 15 crore from a builder to withdraw cases against him, an official said on Thursday.

Was Sachin Waze in PPE suit at Antilia?

Was Sachin Waze in PPE suit at Antilia?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

According to NIA sources, a person in personal protective equipment was seen near Mukesh Ambani's residence Antilia. "The NIA is probing if Sachin Waze was present on the spot near Antilia where the Scorpio was abandoned. His alibi and CCTV footage is being investigated," sources said.

PE firm Silver Lake eyes stake in Reliance Retail: Report

PE firm Silver Lake eyes stake in Reliance Retail: Report

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After monetising Jio Platforms -- which houses the firm's telecom arm and digital ventures, richest Indian Mukesh Ambani is looking to rope in investors in the retail business.

Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Meet Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani's Bride

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

She's living her best days as the newest Ambani bride-to-be.

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The net worth of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, dropped 28 per cent, or USD 300 million a day for two months to USD 48 billion as on March 31 due to the massive correction in stock markets, a report said on Monday. The chairman and managing director of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth decline by USD 19 billion (app Rs 144,400 crores) in the February-March period, taking his global ranking down eight places to 17th, the Hurun Global Rich List said.

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in UP in 4 years: Ambani

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore in UP in 4 years: Ambani

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in rolling out 5G mobile telephony services, expanding retail network and setting up renewable energy capacity in Uttar Pradesh in the next four years, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Ambani also announced foray of the oil-to-telecom conglomerate into bio-energy business, converting agriculture waste into gas which can be used as fuel in industries, run automobiles or light kitchen stoves. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 here, Ambani said his group will set up 10 GigaWatts of renewable energy capacity and roll out 5G services across the state in the next 10 months.

PIX: Kriti Sanon parties with Kajol, Rekha

PIX: Kriti Sanon parties with Kajol, Rekha

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It's raining stars at Mukesh Ambani's Ganpati party!

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

Intel is now 'inside' Jio Platforms

Intel is now 'inside' Jio Platforms

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Intel Capital is the 12th company to join the list of marquee firms who have recently invested in Jio Platforms, taking the total investment amount to Rs 1,17,588.45 crore.

Param Bir appears before Thane police to join extortion case probe

Param Bir appears before Thane police to join extortion case probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The probe team is likely to record his statement, the sources said, adding that zonal Deputy Commissioner of Police Avinash Ambure was present at the police station.

After cement, Adani to foray into healthcare

After cement, Adani to foray into healthcare

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has created a new company for its foray into healthcare services through the acquisition of large hospitals, diagnostic chains, and offline and digital pharmacies. Adani Enterprises Ltd - the group's business incubator firm - in a regulatory filing said a wholly-owned subsidiary, Adani Health Ventures Ltd (AHVL) was incorporated on May 17, 2022. AVHL will "carry on the business of healthcare-related activities including, inter alia, setting up, running, administrating medical and diagnostic facilities, health aids, health tech-based facilities, research centers and to do all other allied and incidental activities in this regard," it said.

RIL is world's 2nd biggest brand; Apple No 1

RIL is world's 2nd biggest brand; Apple No 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

FutureBrand, which is a global brand transformation company, said part of Reliance's success could be attributed to Mukesh Ambani's recasting of the firm as a one-stop-shop for Indians.

Janhvi, Alia, Kriti Are Crazy About This

Janhvi, Alia, Kriti Are Crazy About This

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Pearls for summer? Of course, say celebs.

Court denies bail to sacked cop Waze, gives NIA another month to file charge sheet

Court denies bail to sacked cop Waze, gives NIA another month to file charge sheet

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Thursday rejected dismissed police officer Sachin Waze's plea for `default' bail in the case of the SUV with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence, and gave the NIA one more month to file a charge sheet.

India Inc leans on InvITs to reduce debt, generate returns for investors

India Inc leans on InvITs to reduce debt, generate returns for investors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Reliance Industries, construction major L&T and IRB Infrastructure are some of the top companies that have used an infrastructure investment trust structure to reduce part of their debt and generate returns for their investors. Earlier this month, IRB Infrastructure InvIT was listed on the National Stock Exchange, giving its investors an option to exit by selling their units. The listing came within months of the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) guidelines for conversion of private unlisted InvITs into listed ones were issued.

Ex-cop Pradeep Sharma key in Mansukh Hiran's murder, NIA tells Bombay HC

Ex-cop Pradeep Sharma key in Mansukh Hiran's murder, NIA tells Bombay HC

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday claimed before the Bombay high court that former police officer Pradeep Sharma was the main conspirator in the "cold-blooded murder" of Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran, who was considered a weak link in the "larger conspiracy of terrorising" the family of industrialist Mukesh Ambani.