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What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

An e-bike venture that caught Ratan Tata's eye

An e-bike venture that caught Ratan Tata's eye

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Hemlatha Annamalai and P Bala's Ampere Vehicles makes e-vehicles in Coimbatore.

Stone hurled at Jagan, cops probe 'murder attempt'

Stone hurled at Jagan, cops probe 'murder attempt'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Unidentified miscreants hurled a stone at the Chief Minister on Saturday night near Vivekananda School Centre in Vijayawada's Singh Nagar, which injured his left temple when he was canvassing for polls.

Tendulkar, Kohli, Big B, Ambani, Adani among 7K invited for Ram temple opening

Tendulkar, Kohli, Big B, Ambani, Adani among 7K invited for Ram temple opening

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has sent invitations to 7,000 people, including 3,000 VVIPs, for the consecration.

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

These start-ups include high-growth companies such as Ola, Paytm, Lenskart, UrbanClap and Urban Ladder. Nearly half of these have gone on to raise follow-on funding, a key measure of success for start-ups. A few have become unicorns, the term for start-ups valued at $1 billion or more.

Ratan Tata: The last rajah

Ratan Tata: The last rajah

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

India's Ratan Tata aims to transform his once-stodgy conglomerate into a global powerhouse. But can it thrive after he steps down?

Ratan Tata and high-decibel slugfests

Ratan Tata and high-decibel slugfests

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Throughout his two-decade long stint as chairman, Tata has never shied away from any adversary or adversity.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.

Qualcomm chief meets Ratan Tata

Qualcomm chief meets Ratan Tata

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

How successful is Ratan Tata

How successful is Ratan Tata

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Sweden removed the inheritance tax because many of the rich were fleeing. For example, the owner of IKEA had migrated out of Sweden'

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.

Tata, Mahindra, Musk get Christmassy!

Tata, Mahindra, Musk get Christmassy!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

How the business world celebrated Christmas!

Shareholder bonhomie at Naik's last AGM as an era draws to a close

Shareholder bonhomie at Naik's last AGM as an era draws to a close

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday, shareholders made the usual request to the top management for bonus shares. But this time, the setting was different. The man at the helm, outgoing group chairman AM Naik, 82, was heard assuring shareholders that he would join the chorus soon. There were laughs and chuckles at Naik's playful remark as he addressed the last AGM, nearly six decades after he joined L&T as a junior engineer and some 25 years at the top.

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Ratan Tata's journey is inspirational: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Few businessmen demonstrate the zeal that he does for innovating for the bottom of the pyramid, says Adi Godrej.

Ratan Tata speaks on Corus buyout

Ratan Tata speaks on Corus buyout

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The market is both taking a short-term view and a harsh view. We often damn a company when it makes a loss in a single year.

A low-profile successor to Ratan Tata?

A low-profile successor to Ratan Tata?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

He has the reputation of being a stable performer, more comfortable with details than the big vision. Shyamal Majumdar looks at what could work for Noel Tata in the race to succeed his half-brother, Ratan Tata.

Ratan Tata's cup of woes spills over

Ratan Tata's cup of woes spills over

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Questions raised on discrepancies in land rates in West Bengal.

Chandrasekaran rules out leadership revamp at Tata Sons

Chandrasekaran rules out leadership revamp at Tata Sons

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Ratan Tata, the octogenarian chairman of Tata Trusts that have controlling stake in Tata Sons, separately said he was extremely disappointed over reports speculating a major revamp in the leadership structure at the group. "I would like to state that no leadership structural changes are on the anvil," Chandrasekaran said in a brief statement. The statement came in relation to a Bloomberg report that said Tata Sons was considering a "historic revamp of its leadership structure by creating a chief executive officer's role to help improve corporate governance."

Ratan Tata receives Dwight D Eisenhower Leadership Award

Ratan Tata receives Dwight D Eisenhower Leadership Award

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

I really did what my great grandfather said we should - mainly to give back to the community whatever we had in terms of prosperity, says Ratan Tata in New York.

SC dismisses Cyrus Mistry's review petition

SC dismisses Cyrus Mistry's review petition

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea of the Sapoorji Pallonji (SP) group seeking a review of the 2021 verdict which had upheld the Tata group's decision to remove Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the Tata Sons. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, however, ordered the deletion of certain remarks made against Cyrus Mistry in the March 2021 verdict. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the Tata group, said the court may permit the deletion of one or a few sentences not for the reasons given in the application of the Sapoorji Pallonji (SP) group.

Ratan Tata thanks the 'amazing spirit' of employees

Ratan Tata thanks the 'amazing spirit' of employees

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

This is also the last time that I write to you prior to my retirement as the chairman of the TATA Group and I want to convey to you how privileged I have been to have the opportunity of leading this great Group over the last two decades through good times and bad, Tata said.

Political uncertainty to stunt growth: Ratan Tata

Political uncertainty to stunt growth: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Tata Sons chairman Ratan N Tata has expressed the fear that the current political uncertainty will make India stumble

Cyrus Mistry, former Tata Sons head, killed in car crash near Mumbai

Cyrus Mistry, former Tata Sons head, killed in car crash near Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was on Sunday killed in a road accident after his car hit a divider in Maharashtra's Palghar district neighbouring Mumbai, a police official said.

Ratan Tata unveils the Rs 22-crore Nano

Ratan Tata unveils the Rs 22-crore Nano

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

At its current price - $1,819 per troy ounce - the gold alone adds $4.68 million.

Jaguar, Land Rover design gurus on Ratan Tata

Jaguar, Land Rover design gurus on Ratan Tata

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Those who run Jaguar and Land Rover and their top designers talk about leaping cats, concept Landies and Ratan Tata.

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The driver of the car in which Cyrus Mistry was travelling lost control due to overspeeding and rammed into the divider, said Palghar Police sources on Sunday.

Tata Sons shareholders want separate chairpersons for company, Tata Trusts

Tata Sons shareholders want separate chairpersons for company, Tata Trusts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Tata Sons shareholders have approved a resolution to have separate chairpersons for the company and its largest shareholder -- Tata Trusts. An amendment to the articles of association (AoA) of Tata Sons, which sought to prevent a single person heading Tata Sons as well as Tata Trusts simultaneously, was passed at the company's annual general meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday. With the special resolution being passed with requisite majority of 75 per cent at the AGM, it will now be legally binding for Tata Sons and Tata Trusts to have separate chairpersons.

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India.

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Top Indian grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan and Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead.

 if you are not in Gujarat: Ratan Tata

if you are not in Gujarat: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

With Rs 67,550 cr, Reliance leads investors' pack to Vibrant Gujarat.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Air India to buy 250 planes from Airbus

Air India to buy 250 planes from Airbus

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India will buy 250 aircraft, including 40 wide-body planes, from Airbus as the airline expands its fleet and operations. This is the first time in more than 17 years that Air India has placed an aircraft order. It is also the first order placed by the carrier under the ownership of Tata Group. On Tuesday, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said Air India has signed a letter of intent to acquire 250 aircraft from Airbus.

Tatas are committed to make Air India a world-class airline: Chandra

Tatas are committed to make Air India a world-class airline: Chandra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

"The strategic divestment transaction of Air India successfully concluded today with transfer of 100 per cent shares of Air India to M/s Talace Pvt Ltd along with management control," DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a tweet. A new board, led by the strategic partner, takes charge of Air India, he added.

Ratan Tata in China to tap business prospects

Ratan Tata in China to tap business prospects

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Ratan N Tata, Chairman, Tata Group of Companies, on Tuesday held meetings with top Chinese business leaders to assess prospects in the world's most potential market and also discussed the communist giant's impressive economic progress.

Ratan Tata is BS CEO of the year

Ratan Tata is BS CEO of the year

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

'It will be the same culture after Ratan Tata retires'

'It will be the same culture after Ratan Tata retires'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Ratan Tata is passionate about British manufacturing. There will be no change. It will be the same culture, the charitable culture.

Mistry is not alone. India Inc's 5 more boardroom coups

Mistry is not alone. India Inc's 5 more boardroom coups

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Mistry is not the first Tata bigwig to be ousted and Tata is not the only big name which saw a doyen or two leave