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Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In November, the BCCI had sacked the entire selection panel headed by Chetan Sharma. The other members were Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi and Debasish Mohanty.

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Vyshak Vijaykumar on Sunday said experienced campaigner Mohammed Siraj's advice helped him control his nerves in one of the most important matches of his career.

Genpact scouts for acquisitions

Genpact scouts for acquisitions

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

"We are not only looking in India but scouting for acquisitions in the US, China and Europe. But, if pricing goes up, it can be affected."

Uday Kotak will be non-executive board member in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Uday Kotak will be non-executive board member in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Ahead of the end of his term as the Kotak Mahindra Bank's chief executive and managing director, Uday Kotak has said he will be a "non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder" going ahead. In the private sector lender's annual report, the last such message from him as the MD and CEO before he relinquishes the position at the end of 2023, Kotak reminisced about the institution's journey, pointing out that Rs 10,000 invested in 1985 is worth over Rs 300 crore today. "Going forward, I see my role as a non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder with a long term perspective of nurturing a world class institution," Kotak said in the annual report.

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Legends Brian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan plotted the course for Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara led the way for Rajasthan Royals.

How To Deal With Rise In Rents

How To Deal With Rise In Rents

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'You may opt for a longer minimum guaranteed tenure of 12-18 months. This will ensure that in a rising rental scenario, the landlord doesn't serve you a notice and ask you to vacate the property.'

Women's IPL auction likely to be held in February

Women's IPL auction likely to be held in February

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

BCCI's T20 franchise competition for women is expected to be named the Women's T20 League and is likely to comprise of five teams.

Why M&A deals in India are down 80% so far in 2023

Why M&A deals in India are down 80% so far in 2023

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) by Indian companies have declined sharply by 80 per cent so far this year, in contrast with the same period last year, as bankers predict lower deal volumes due to falling profit margins of Indian companies and feeble stock markets. The decline in Adani Group shares has also hit buyer sentiment. According to data from Refinitiv, M&As in India stood at $3.3 billion from 253 deals, year-to-date (YTD) - a fall of 80 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Cross-border deals by Indian companies were also down 84 per cent to just $1.5 billion.

Tesla to make a significant investment in India: Elon Musk after meeting PM Modi

Tesla to make a significant investment in India: Elon Musk after meeting PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Tesla Inc, the world's largest electric car producer, is looking to make a significant investment in India, said its chief Elon Musk, who saw India as holding more promise than any other large country around the globe. Musk, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said he plans to visit India in 2024. "I am confident that Tesla will be in India and we will do so as soon as humanly possible," Musk told reporters after the meeting.

How a Kanpur-born Indian-origin CEO is a chip off the old block

How a Kanpur-born Indian-origin CEO is a chip off the old block

Rediff.com3 May 2023

In the technology (tech) world, especially storage, Sanjay Mehrotra is a well-known name. Co-founder of SanDisk, a flash memory storage company in 1988, it was eventually acquired by Western Digital in 2016 for a whopping $19 billion. For a boy from Kanpur, who went on to pursue higher studies in the US, becoming the chief executive officer of Micron Technology, Inc - one of America's largest memory chip makers - and now setting up the company's first plant in India, it has been quite a ride.

Meet Alia's 'Wonderfully Weird Ladies'

Meet Alia's 'Wonderfully Weird Ladies'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Kajal loves horror... Karisma-Kareena in London... Kangana's hunting...

How BAD Is The Job Market?

How BAD Is The Job Market?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

More people working in India's technology industry have lost their jobs in the first six months of 2023 than in the corresponding period in 2022.

Recipe: Anita's Chicken Porcupine

Recipe: Anita's Chicken Porcupine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Would you take up a food challenge to make chicken momos with healthy ingredients?

Never trust your enemy, even if ..., Army ex-chief Gen Malik tells forces

Never trust your enemy, even if ..., Army ex-chief Gen Malik tells forces

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

He said his biggest takeaway from the Kargil war is that the enemy cannot be trusted even if there is "political show" of friendship.

BHEL scouts for acquisitions

BHEL scouts for acquisitions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

BHEL, which posted a 70 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 1,621 crore (Rs 16.21 billion) over a record turnover of Rs 14,410 crore (Rs 144.10 billion), would appoint consultants on a case-by-case basis for acquisitions.\n\n

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Auchan and another French retailer, Carrefour, exited India in 2014

Bangladesh scouts for Indian investors

Bangladesh scouts for Indian investors

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Tata had signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh in 2004 for one of the largest foreign direct investment in that country.

Ex-India wicketkeeper More tests positive for COVID-19

Ex-India wicketkeeper More tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Former India wicketkeeper and Mumbai Indians' talent scout Kiran More has tested positive for COVID-19, the IPL franchise said on Tuesday.

How Lovlina broke bronze medal jinx

How Lovlina broke bronze medal jinx

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Lovlina won her maiden World Championships gold after two bronze medals, in her fourth attempt.

Will Tatas be the new owner of Bisleri? 'Talks are on,' says Ramesh Chauhan

Will Tatas be the new owner of Bisleri? 'Talks are on,' says Ramesh Chauhan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Veteran industrialist Ramesh Chauhan on Thursday said he is scouting for a buyer for his packaged water business Bisleri International and is in talks with several players, including Tata Consumer Products Ltd. However, the 82-year-old pioneer of the Indian packaged water business denied a report that a Rs 7,000 crore deal has been finalised with Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL). When asked if he is selling his Bisleri Business, Ramesh Chauhan answered in the affirmative.

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Petrochemicals major in talks with rubber producer from Europe, two Western technology providers.

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Notwithstanding expectations of a pick-up in construction activity during a seasonally strong January-March quarter (fourth quarter) of 2022-23 (FY23), analysts are cautiously optimistic about the building material sector - encompassing paints, pipes, wood panels, tiles, metals, and cement - as volatile input costs, coupled with fears of a global slowdown, are making demand projections uncertain. Against this backdrop, analysts suggest investors stay selective and pick stocks of companies with stronger brand recall, expanding distribution network, diversified product profile, healthier balance sheet, and sustainable cash flow. "The government's various proposals under Budget 2023-24 (FY24) may lead to the building material segment growing between 8 per cent and 12 per cent for the next five years.

Kiran More recovers from COVID, fit to join Mumbai Indians bubble

Kiran More recovers from COVID, fit to join Mumbai Indians bubble

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Kiran More has tested negative thrice in RT-PCR tests after completing his isolation.

India a bright spot for investments despite current volatility: Blackstone

India a bright spot for investments despite current volatility: Blackstone

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Despite the recent turmoil in the Indian markets after a scathing report on the Adani group from Hindenburg Research, American private equity major Blackstone is "bullish" on the India growth story and plans to invest more in the country's infrastructure and real estate projects. "We have a long-term view on India, as growth will be higher here. We have invested half of our Asia exposure in India. "Our extraordinary performance in India has made us bullish," said Jonathan Gray, president and chief operating officer of Blackstone.

India scouts for overseas mines

India scouts for overseas mines

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Expressing concern over depleting mines reserves in the country, Minister of Steel Ram Vilas Paswan today said the Indian government is looking out for overseas acquisition of mines.

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The recent India Art Fair in New Delhi generated greater interest than before in local contemporary artists among a growing cohort of Indian collectors, including millennials. But growth in Indian art is not restricted to that alone. This year saw 91 exhibitors, a much higher number than 63 in the previous edition - indicating a flourishing market. While live auction sales were largely suspended during Q2 of 2020 due to Covid-19 precautions, global fine art auctioneer Christie's says online-only sales were up 262 per cent in 2020 to $311 million), marking a record total for the channel.

Spencer's scouts for global allies

Spencer's scouts for global allies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Spencer's Retail, part of the Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion) RPG group, is looking for foreign retail partners for foraying into luxury retail as well as strengthening its presence in consumer electronics.

Wary of Afghan spin threat, Kiwi back their own strengths

Wary of Afghan spin threat, Kiwi back their own strengths

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Afghanistan's top-order batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi could not confirm if off-spinner Mujeeb, who missed the last two matches against India and Namibia due to injury, will be fit to face New Zealand.

India ODIs: Uphill task for NZ without Boult, Southee

India ODIs: Uphill task for NZ without Boult, Southee

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Experienced pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult's absence leaves a "massive hole" in the New Zealand squad, but also provides a chance to fringe players to step up during the India tour, says stand-in-captain Tom Latham.

From electronics to semiconductor, MNCs in search of policy stability

From electronics to semiconductor, MNCs in search of policy stability

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Their favourite alternatives: Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Note, India is missing from that list. And this is despite an attractive financial incentive scheme for OSAT players. The reason, said a senior executive of a US chip company who had a meeting in Taiwan just a few weeks ago, is that "they want more predictability in government policy because they plan to put in big money."

What Sitharaman wants public sector banks to do

What Sitharaman wants public sector banks to do

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said she has requested banks to work with all state governments to push the 'one district, one product' agenda. Banks have also been requested to have interaction with export promotion agencies, chambers of commerce and industry to understand and address the requirement of exporters on a timely manner, Sitharaman said while addressing the media in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Rolls-Royce scouts for second partner

Rolls-Royce scouts for second partner

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The British aerospace giant is understood to be in the process of rolling out a series of new engine design, analysis and development programmes and is looking at roping in an additional partner to handle its sub-contracting requirements.

Ranbaxy scouts for US takeover

Ranbaxy scouts for US takeover

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Meet Ferrari's first female driver

Meet Ferrari's first female driver

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Maya Weug will be given a season in the FIA-sanctioned Formula Four championship.

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac feels this may be the final season of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's career.

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Suyash battles through Delhi cricket politics to shine in IPL

IPL: Most Expensive Uncapped Players

IPL: Most Expensive Uncapped Players

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

While some cash-rich franchises -- notably SunRisers Hyderabad -- splurged to earn the services of the biggest names on the cricketing map, uncapped Indian talents were also under the spotlight for hefty contracts.

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Rediff.com1 May 2014

According to Cushman & Wakefield, the total value of investments in the residential segment for 2013 was recorded at Rs 4,050 crore ($650 million).

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Rediff.com1 May 2014

According to Cushman & Wakefield, the total value of investments in the residential segment for 2013 was recorded at Rs 4,050 crore ($650 million).

ISB scouts for more intl students

ISB scouts for more intl students

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

The Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, rated 20 in the global B schools league this year, is now looking to tap new markets - in terms of both student intake and companies that come for campus recruitment.