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Who will be the next Tata chairman?

Who will be the next Tata chairman?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The $70-billion Tata Group has embarked on a global search for a successor to Ratan Tata who will retire in 2012.

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In 2006-07, TCS had employed 7,000 people in the eastern states.

Mistry's tirade against Ratan Tata continues unabated

Mistry's tirade against Ratan Tata continues unabated

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Refuting Tat's charges about Welspun buy, Mistry said to even suggest that the Tata Sons board including the nominee directors of the Tata Trusts had not been adequately informed is contrary to the factual record

The Ok-Tata-Bye-Bye controversy

The Ok-Tata-Bye-Bye controversy

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Infringements related to brand names and trademarks are a never-ending story. In the latest dispute over a brand name, the Tata Group has objected to the word 'Tata' used in oktatabyebye.com, a travel community site owned by MakeMyTrip.

Tatas mull entry into biotech

Tatas mull entry into biotech

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Friday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at his residence in Mumbai.

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'Every delay directly increases the cost burden on developers. Land holding charges, financing costs, and compliance expenses escalate as approvals drag on.'

Ginger Hotels are 'Nano Taj': Ratan Tata

Ginger Hotels are 'Nano Taj': Ratan Tata

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Ginger Hotels are the Tata Group's chain of budget hotels.

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Tatas get cracking on their global branding exercise

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The branding exercise is estimated cost Rs 100-200 crore to the Tata Group.

Realty, retail new Tata thrust areas

Realty, retail new Tata thrust areas

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who headed Tata group whose iconic hotel in Mumbai was one of the sites of the 26/11 terror attacks, on Thursday penned a heartfelt tribute saying the wanton destruction that took place 12 years ago will never be forgotten.

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

For debt-laden Jet Airways, bitter foe Tata may turn into timely saviour.

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

US-based Orient Express Hotels has termed the $1.86 billion acquisition offer by Tata group firm Indian Hotels as 'unsolicited' and said it will evaluate the proposal 'carefully and respond' accordingly.

Tata may get Air India, but...

Tata may get Air India, but...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The Tatas are rather overwhelmed with some facets of the airline they have discovered, but even more unnerved by what they may not have yet uncovered, reveals Anjuli Bhargava.

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.

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Housing demand should improve nationwide after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points (bps) on Friday, said real estate industry executives. The rate cut comes after housing sales in top Indian cities in the first quarter of 2025 dipped 28 per cent due to skyrocketing residential property prices and geopolitical headwinds, according to Anarock.

Tatas look beyond Indian shores

Tatas look beyond Indian shores

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

The Tata Group is looking beyond Indian shores to expand the companies under its fold, even as it has received a 20-year gas supply contract from the government of Bangladesh.

Welfare over sops for industry: Mamata digs in ahead of polls

Welfare over sops for industry: Mamata digs in ahead of polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'The chief minister believes the poorest of the poor have the first right on government resources.'

What is Ratan Tata's post-retirement plan?

What is Ratan Tata's post-retirement plan?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Tata plans to do what he has always been passionate about -- set up a design centre of international standards and scale.

Tata's successor must be from family: Mody

Tata's successor must be from family: Mody

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Mody, 92, held important positions in Tata group and led Tata Steel till he retired in the early 1990s.

Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025: Chandrasekaran

Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Tata Motors plans to have 10 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its domestic product portfolio by 2025 as it looks to drive its business model towards sustainable mobility going ahead, as per Tata Motors chairman N Chandrasekaran. In his message to the shareholders, he noted that the auto major aims to be amongst the world leaders in sustainable mobility solutions and as part of that it is also exploring tie-ups in cell and battery manufacturing to secure supplies for its portfolio of green vehicles. "In India, EV penetration in our portfolio has now doubled to 2 per cent this year and we expect penetration to increase exponentially in the coming years. "Tata Motors will lead this change in the Indian market. By 2025, Tata Motors will have 10 new BEV vehicles and as a Group, we will invest proactively to set up charging infrastructure across the country," Chandrasekaran informed shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2020-21.

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Members of the Parsi community, business leaders and politicians were among those who attended the cremation.

Complacency big danger for businesses: Ratan Tata

Complacency big danger for businesses: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

One hundred years from now, of course, I expect Tata to be much bigger and more global than it is now.

Tata Motors: Positives fully priced in, analysts still upgrading the stock

Tata Motors: Positives fully priced in, analysts still upgrading the stock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

There is no impediment to normal operations as Tata Motors puts in place the demerger process of its commercial and passenger vehicles businesses. Instead, the demerger would provide greater manoeuvrability for both new entities to operate independently, according to Tata Motors management. While there may not be immediate value unlocking, it will give investors clarity about future growth and the financials across different segments.

Tatas, RIL, Infosys among world's 50 most innovati

Tatas, RIL, Infosys among world's 50 most innovati

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Tata Group ranks 13th, Reliance Industries 15th and Infosys 26th. Tata Group and Reliance Industries have been ranked ahead of American industrial conglomerate General Electric (17), German car manufacturer BMW (20), Japanese auto firm Honda Motor (22) and telecom major AT&T (23), among others. However, while the Tata Group slipped in ranking from the sixth place in 2008, Reliance Industries has improved on its previous year's 19th rank. Infosys was not in the list in 2008.

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

The Tata Group is looking for investments in Bangladesh's steel, power and fertiliser sectors worth $2billion, a media report said in Dhaka on Saturday.

Adani Ports to enter Sensex from June 24; Wipro to move out

Adani Ports to enter Sensex from June 24; Wipro to move out

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Gautam Adani-owned Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will replace IT major Wipro in the 30-share BSE Sensex from June 24, according to an official announcement on Friday. This marks the first inclusion of any Adani Group firm in Sensex. The group has 10 listed firms with a combined market valuation surpassing Rs 17 lakh crore.

CCI clears Tata-Air India deal

CCI clears Tata-Air India deal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Competition Commission has approved Tata Group's proposed acquisition of debt-laden Air India as well as its two subsidiaries. The Rs 18,000 crore-deal that includes the winning bidder Talace taking over Rs 15,300 crore-worth debt, is a major step in the government's efforts over the years to revive the ailing airline. Talace Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, emerged as the winning bidder in October.

Tatas to acquire INCAT International

Tatas to acquire INCAT International

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Tata Technologies Ltd is all set to acquire a UK-based INCAT International Plc.

Tatas among top 5 leadership firms in Asia

Tatas among top 5 leadership firms in Asia

Rediff.com7 May 2012

In the annual Best Companies for Leadership Study by the global HR consulting firm, the Tata group shared the limelight with other global companies like Procter & Gamble, IBM, Coca-Cola and Unilever.

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

Tata clarifies comments on Ambani's billion-dollar home

Tata clarifies comments on Ambani's billion-dollar home

Rediff.com23 May 2011

"The report is out of context and factually incorrect. Tata's comments on wealth are in the larger context of the growing disparity in the society. The comments seem to have been deliberately sensationalised," a statement from Tata Sons said.

Air India-Vistara merger deal under CCI scanner

Air India-Vistara merger deal under CCI scanner

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a show cause notice to the parties with respect to the proposed merger of Tata Group airlines Vistara and Air India, according to a source. The fair trade watchdog issues notice asking why an investigation should not be initiated only after forming a prima-facie opinion that the deal could adversely impact competition in the marketplace. Vistara and Air India are the two full-service carriers that are part of the Tata Group, and Singapore Airlines holds a 49 per cent stake in Vistara.

Govt issues LoI to Tatas for sale of Air India

Govt issues LoI to Tatas for sale of Air India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The government on Monday issued a letter of intent (LoI) confirming the sale of its 100 per cent stake in loss-making Air India to Tata Group for Rs 18,000 crore, a senior official said. Last week, the government had accepted an offer by Talace Pvt Ltd, a unit of the holding company of salt-to-software conglomerate, to pay Rs 2,700 crore in cash and takeover Rs 15,300 crore of the airline's debt. Subsequent to that, an LoI has now been issued to Tata confirming the government's willingness to sell its 100 per cent stake in the airline.

Tatas in expansion mode in Bengal

Tatas in expansion mode in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The group's major investments in Bengal are from Tata Metaliks, Tata Consultancy Services, Indian Hotels and Tata Hitachi.

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In its first move to significantly expand the fleet after the Tatas took over, Air India has leased 25 Airbus narrow-body aircraft and five Boeing wide-body planes. These will enter service starting December, the company said on Monday. A wide-body plane has a bigger fuel tank, allowing it to travel longer distances such as India-US routes.

Tatas to trim Tata Sky stake, Temasek to exit

Tatas to trim Tata Sky stake, Temasek to exit

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Temasek is exiting by selling its 10 per cent stake while Network Digital Distribution Services will pare part of its 30 per cent stake.

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.

Covid Surge: Check Your Health Cover

Covid Surge: Check Your Health Cover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Opt for a minimum cover of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, especially in urban and metro areas.'

Ratan Tata takes over as Tata Tele chairman

Ratan Tata takes over as Tata Tele chairman

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

In a bid to give a fillip to the rapidly expanding telecom business, Tata Group chief Ratan Tata on Tuesday took charge as chairman of the privately held company, Tata Teleservices.