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Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With ravishing good looks and speed to burn, the Ford Mustang GT is a perfect fit for the race track.

Rags to riches tale of mining mogul Anil Agarwal

Rags to riches tale of mining mogul Anil Agarwal

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A reception often reserved for rockstars came the way of mining mogul Anil Agarwal when he started revealing nuggets of his ascent from a scrap-metal dealer to one of India's most prominent self-made industrialists on social media. And now he has been flooded with booking writing proposals and has even been offered money for a biopic. In February this year, Agarwal, 68, started tweeting his journey from Bihar to Mumbai first and then to London to head a globally diversified natural resources company with interests in zinc-lead-silver, iron ore, steel, copper, aluminium, power, oil and gas.

Even as economy reopens, new projects down 82% YoY in Sep

Even as economy reopens, new projects down 82% YoY in Sep

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Completed projects saw an improvement of 29.2 per cent over the June quarter, which is valued at Rs 0.31 trillion.

Adani Group gets Rs 5,500 crore tax notice

Adani Group gets Rs 5,500 crore tax notice

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has slapped a Rs 5,500-crore show-cause notice on Adani group for alleged over-valuation of capital equipment imports.

New power tariff guidelines to dent earnings

New power tariff guidelines to dent earnings

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

NTPC to be the worst hit, stock slides to five-year low on announcement.

How India's power system will be managed during Sunday's lights-out

How India's power system will be managed during Sunday's lights-out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

A 9-minute lights-out by most of households on Sunday evening can potentially collapse the grid due to sudden drop and then a quick surge after the event. But to manage the dramatic changes in electricity and its impact on the grid, the government has drawn an elaborate plan to manage it.

Mehbooba's new home prone to terror attacks: Security agencies

Mehbooba's new home prone to terror attacks: Security agencies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

They also claimed it will be difficult to secure the 20-km route from her new residence to the city centre.

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Unveiling his infrastructure conglomerate's green vision, billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday said his group will invest $20 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing and will produce the world's cheapest green electron. The port-to-energy conglomerate plans to triple its renewable power generation capacity over the next four years, foray into green hydrogen production, power all data centres with renewable energy, turn its ports into net carbon zero by 2025, and plans to spend over 75 per cent of capital expenditure until 2025 in green technologies, he said. Speaking at JP Morgan India Investor Summit, Adani Group chairman said the USD 20 billion investment will be in renewable energy generation, component manufacturing, transmission and distribution.

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Mr Adani has a fight on his hands. It is not a fight to the death, asserts T N Ninan.

I have given states an offer they can't refuse: Power minister

I have given states an offer they can't refuse: Power minister

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'It's not as if power demand is falling. It's that generation has outpaced demand.'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'The transmission sector is going to be the next sunrise industry.'

New 'smart' windows to cut your power bills!

New 'smart' windows to cut your power bills!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Smart windows are aimed at saving on cooling and heating bills for homes and businesses.

One week, Rs 1.47 lakh cr dues: What will telcos do?

One week, Rs 1.47 lakh cr dues: What will telcos do?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Following the October 24 Supreme Court order, the department of telecom estimated that the total liability of 15 telecom companies, including penalties and interest, would be Rs 1.47 lakh crore.

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'I clearly recall how you immediately directed your administration to identify and allocate land, water, and other clearances in the shortest time possible.' 'That was the fastest decision-making process I have ever witnessed.'

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Modi to be first PM to attend Arunachal's statehood celebrations

Modi to be first PM to attend Arunachal's statehood celebrations

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Unprecedented security arrangements have been made in Arunachal Pradesh.

Kejriwal cries blackmail as Delhi heads for 10-hour power cuts

Kejriwal cries blackmail as Delhi heads for 10-hour power cuts

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused BSES discoms of trying to "blackmail" the government by threatening power cuts upto 10 hours a day, and warned them of strict action including possible cancellation of licenses.

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was taken over by Russian forces last month, has stopped transmitting data to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations atomic watchdog has said, expressing deep concern for the staff working under Russian troops at the nuclear site in northern Ukraine.

Reliance Infra: How this Anil Ambani firm plans to prune group debt by Mar

Reliance Infra: How this Anil Ambani firm plans to prune group debt by Mar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Reserve Bank of India's action against Reliance Capital comes at a time when the Anil Ambani group was planning to make a comeback with the group company, Reliance Infrastructure, raising funds from the promoter family. As part of the comeback plan, Reliance Infrastructure received Rs 550 crore fund infusion from the Anil Ambani family. A month earlier, Reliance Power, a listed subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, also raised funds from its parent by issuing preferential allotment of shares thus increasing the stake of Reliance Infrastructure in the company.

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Jeep India, a part of automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming SUV Meridian, the production of which has also commenced from its joint venture manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra. Customers can book the Meridian either at Jeep India dealership network or through the company's website with a down payment of Rs 50,000. Deliveries of the vehicle will start in June, it said in a statement.

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Jeep India, a part of automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming SUV Meridian, the production of which has also commenced from its joint venture manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra. Customers can book the Meridian either at Jeep India dealership network or through the company's website with a down payment of Rs 50,000. Deliveries of the vehicle will start in June, it said in a statement.

Power sector: India's struggle continues

Power sector: India's struggle continues

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Sixty years after it gained freedom at midnight, India found itself still struggling to banish darkness from its countryside as small increments in generation capacity proved no match for the generous wastage in transmission and distribution.

National Hydrogen Policy unveiled. Here are the details

National Hydrogen Policy unveiled. Here are the details

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The government on Thursday allowed free inter-state wheeling of renewable energy used in the production of green hydrogen and ammonia as it seeks to boost usage of the carbon-free fuel and make India an export hub. Unveiling the first part of the much-awaited National Hydrogen Policy, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh said the government is targeting production of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Oil refineries to steel plants require hydrogen to produce finished products.

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Piyush Goyal is leading a delegation to deliberate with Australia.

PM's call to switch off lights won't affect grid: Govt

PM's call to switch off lights won't affect grid: Govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The ministry further said the prime minister's appeal is to simply switch off the lights, and there is no call to switch off either street lights or appliances like computers, TVs, fans, refrigerators and ACs in homes.

DeMo, GST blues over, demand revives for capital goods cos

DeMo, GST blues over, demand revives for capital goods cos

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

L&T is the preferred pick, but given the opportunities in the power T&D space analysts are also positive on KEC, ABB and Kalpataru

The economics of power generation

The economics of power generation

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Studies suggest net benefits of hydro-power, nuclear energy or natural gas as sources of electricity are greater than those of wind and solar.

Adani companies take a drubbing on stock markets

Adani companies take a drubbing on stock markets

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Shares of Adani group companies witnessed a massive drubbing in morning trade on Monday, tumbling up to 25 per cent, amid reports that the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) has frozen certain FPIs accounts that have holding in some of these firms.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Around 80 mn rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

TMC's vote-cutting may help BJP in Goa

TMC's vote-cutting may help BJP in Goa

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The BJP is certain that the TMC will divide the Opposition votes, leaving it free to cruise through the polls.

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector.

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The development of the Rih-Tiddim road and establishment of numerous rural "haat" (flee markets) along the Mizoram-Myanmar border would also increase the trade volume, Modi said while addressing a public meeting at the Assam Rifles ground here after inaugurating the 60-MW Tuirial hydro-electric power project.

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House said on Thursday, becoming the second sitting American president to be hit by the virus.

Tata Housing buys premium land in Mumbai for just Rs 214 crore

Tata Housing buys premium land in Mumbai for just Rs 214 crore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Amid slowdown, the company is buying quality land parcels at marquee locations across the country.

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The government has not set up any committee to probe allegations a US short seller labelled against the Adani Group, but stock market regulator SEBI is investigating market allegations against the group, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. A separate investigation into imports of Indonesian coal by the conglomerate hasn't reached finality, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said. Lok Sabha saw several questions being put by MPs to the government on the Adani issue, which were replied through written responses by the minister.

Shares of four Adani Group companies locked in 5% upper circuit

Shares of four Adani Group companies locked in 5% upper circuit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Shares of Adani Group companies were in focus during Monday's session, with four of the six listed stocks being locked in the upper circuit of 5 per cent, bouncing back up to 11 per cent from their respective intra-day lows on the BSE. Adani Green Energy (Rs 1,115.85), Adani Transmission (Rs 1,297.65), Adani Total Gas (Rs 1,321) and Adani Power (Rs 120.60) were locked in 5 per cent upper circuit on the BSE. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and Adani Enterprises rallied over 7 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively, in intra-day trade. In comparison, the Sensex rose 0.44 per cent to 52,574.46 on Monday. Last week, all Adani group stocks had come under pressure after a media report suggested that the National Securities Depository (NSDL) had frozen accounts of three foreign funds that own stake in four of Adani Group companies.

Markets settle higher in choppy session, Nifty ends tad below 8,400

Markets settle higher in choppy session, Nifty ends tad below 8,400

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices registered an uptick of 0.06%, and 0.05%, respectively

As shares tumble, Adani denies 3 fund accounts were frozen by NSDL

As shares tumble, Adani denies 3 fund accounts were frozen by NSDL

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Shares of Adani group companies witnessed a massive drubbing in morning trade on Monday, tumbling up to 25 per cent, amid reports that the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) has frozen certain FPIs accounts that have holding in some of these firms.