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Tata group bosses to have shorter tenures

Tata group bosses to have shorter tenures

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Tata Sons cuts retirement age of non-executive directors from 75 years to 70.

Hidden jewels get a polish at Tata group

Hidden jewels get a polish at Tata group

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Four smaller firms in the infra & technology space on course to more than treble their revenue to Rs 24,000 crore in four years.

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.

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

In a post on the microblogging platform 'X' on Saturday, passenger Vineeth K said that even though he was getting cheaper fares with Gulf carrier Etihad, he had opted for Air India as it operates a non-stop service to the US.

IndiGo to introduce business class seats from mid-November

IndiGo to introduce business class seats from mid-November

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

IndiGo will introduce business class seats in select flights on 12 domestic routes starting from November 14 and also launch a customer loyalty programme, as the 18-year-old airline seeks to expand business and strengthen global presence. The announcements, made at an event in the national capital on Monday to mark 18 years of operations, also highlights a pivotal trajectory for the airline.

It's cheers and jeers for Tata group at Teesside

It's cheers and jeers for Tata group at Teesside

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Teesside, located in the north-east region of the UK, is an important part of the Tata Group's business presence abroad. It also has two contrasting tales for India's largest business group.

AirAsia-Tata group JV gets govt nod

AirAsia-Tata group JV gets govt nod

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

AirAsia recently said it would set up a 49:30:21 joint venture with the Tata Sons and Telestra Tradeplace of Indian investor Arun Bhatia to launch a new Indian airline.

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen companies in the group registered a turnover of over $500 million, with ten of these registering a turnover of over $1 billion

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Both parties will discuss the issues and there will be a meeting again on May 28, he said.

RIL in talks for stake in Tata Play, may buy Disney's 30% share

RIL in talks for stake in Tata Play, may buy Disney's 30% share

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries (RIL) is in discussions to acquire a 29.8 per cent stake in Tata Play from the Walt Disney Company, according to sources close to the development. This move is seen as part of RIL's broader strategy to deepen its footprint in India's television distribution sector. Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group, currently holds a 50.2 per cent stake in the satellite television broadcaster.

Manchester United eye Tata Group as sponsor

Manchester United eye Tata Group as sponsor

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

European and world club champions Manchester United have sent a shirt sponsorship proposal to the Indian conglomerate Tata Group. United's four-year, US $100 million contract with American International Group runs until May 2010 but the insurance giant said in January it would not be renewing the deal.

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.'

Vice-chairmen: Lynchpin in Tata group management

Vice-chairmen: Lynchpin in Tata group management

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The Tata group is strengthening the management super-structure within its group companies by extending the post of vice-chairman to three more companies - Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Consultancy Services.

Gopichand Katragadda: Tata group's lab-to-market man

Gopichand Katragadda: Tata group's lab-to-market man

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Deep down, Katragadda is still that boy who makes as well as sells soap

Tata Sons' net debt burden at eight-year low as cash reserves swell

Tata Sons' net debt burden at eight-year low as cash reserves swell

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Tata Sons Private Limited, the holding company of the Tata group, witnessed a precipitous drop in its net debt to Rs 5,656 crore in the 10 months ended January this year, as its cash reserves burgeoned to Rs 9,516 crore during this period. Eight years ago, in 2015-16, Tata Sons reported a net debt of Rs 5,132 crore; from March 2017 until March 2023, this figure was above the Rs 14,700 mark, peaking at Rs 27,437 crore at the end of March 2019, according to data sourced from Capitaline. The company's gross debt nearly halved to Rs 15,173 crore until January 2024 on a standalone basis, down from a peak of Rs 31,363 crore reported in the financial year ended March 2019.

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.

Who is the founder of the Tata Group?

Who is the founder of the Tata Group?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Take the rediff business quiz and see how much you know about Tatas, India's first business family, and the founder of the group.

DGCA suspends 2 pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air

DGCA suspends 2 pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended two pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air, a non-scheduled airline that flies Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata and Chairman Cyrus Mistry among others, for allegedly falsifying medical records.

Tata group revenue tops $100 bn; profit slips

Tata group revenue tops $100 bn; profit slips

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tatas have become the country's first business house to attain $100 billion revenue, even as the group's profit slipped to near $five billion in the last fiscal year.

Tata group prepares for three new stars

Tata group prepares for three new stars

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

The first to pass on the baton will be Tata Motors managing director Ravi Kant. He retires in June, according to the group's policy that all executive directors must retire at the age of 65 years. The other two are the MD of Tata Steel, B Muthuraman, and his long-time counterpart at TCS, S Ramadorai. They retire in September and October, respectively.

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Adani family, led by Chairman Gautam Adani, is the most valued first-generation family business at Rs 15.44 trillion.

Sensex ends 88 points lower; Tata Group shares weigh

Sensex ends 88 points lower; Tata Group shares weigh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Tata Group shares were among the top losers while Adani Ports emerged as the top gainer

AI Express sacks 25 crew members, 85 flights cancelled

AI Express sacks 25 crew members, 85 flights cancelled

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Air India Express on Thursday cancelled 85 flights or around 23 per cent of the total daily capacity as the disruptions due to the cabin crew shortage continue and said Air India will operate services on 20 of its routes to minimise inconvenience to passengers.

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Group have made it to the prestigious TIME's list of 100 World's Most Influential Companies of 2024. TIME called Reliance 'India's Juggernaut'. This is the second time that Reliance has found its way into the TIME list. Jio Platforms, the firm that holds digital properties of the conglomerate, was included in the inaugural TIME 100 Most Influential Companies List of 2021. Serum Institute is the other Indian company on the list.

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Airbus Helicopters will partner with the Tata Group to establish a final assembly line for helicopters in the country, a development that will help in boosting indigenous manufacturing activities. This will be the second final assembly line that will be built by Airbus in India after the 'Make in India' C295 military aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce Airbus H125 helicopters from its civil range for India and for exporting to some of the neighbouring countries, Airbus Helicopter said in a statement.

AI, Cloud, super app: Adani group to bet big on tech

AI, Cloud, super app: Adani group to bet big on tech

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Coal-to-airports conglomerate Adani group is set to make a splash in the tech world. The group is considering the creation of customised artificial intelligence (AI) models for commercial prospects and consolidating digital services on a super app, according to people in the know. The Adani One app, part of its consumer-facing businesses, is reportedly in talks to expand into e-commerce and digital payments, according to a Financial Times report.

Tata Group setting up Dubai office to boost growth in West Asia

Tata Group setting up Dubai office to boost growth in West Asia

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

After Singapore this is the second such nodal office opened by the new group chairman.

It's Raining Discounts On Cars!

It's Raining Discounts On Cars!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'We are seeing one of the highest discounts in recent years across companies.' 'October is a crucial month with several festivals coming up.'

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover will start producing its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India, marking a first for the iconic models in their 54-year long history, to be rolled out from a country outside of the UK. Till now the two models were only produced in Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in the UK and then exported to around 121 markets globally, including India.

April domestic air travel growth slows to 13-month low; Air India grows

April domestic air travel growth slows to 13-month low; Air India grows

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The number of domestic air travelers in India grew 2.42 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in April, reaching 13.2 million, according to data by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday.

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The airline had initiated a probe after the passenger posted on X that there was a blade-like metal object in the meal.

Noel Tata to head Tata Group's logistic arm

Noel Tata to head Tata Group's logistic arm

Rediff.com5 May 2011

"Noel Tata has taken over as chairman of Drive India Enterprise Solutions Limited (DIESL), signifying the growing importance that the Tata group has placed on logistics," the group's supply chain provider said on Wednesday.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Tata Group to foray into food retail

Tata Group to foray into food retail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

After Reliance Industries and the Aditya Birla Group, the Tata Group is poised to become the next big name to feast on the burgeoning food retail sector.

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Tata Electronics' Rs 91,000 crore semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, in partnership with PSMC, will generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs in the region and construction of the mega unit is expected to begin this year, according to a statement on Thursday. The planned unit - India's first commercial fab, marks Tata Electronics' entry into the global semiconductor industry. Tata Electronics said it is "proud to lead India's entry into global semiconductor fabrication".

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Tata Electronics on Saturday began the construction of its Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam, which is expected to become operational next year and create 27,000 jobs initially. The plant will produce 4.83 crore chips per day using indigenously-developed technologies. The plant's Bhumi Pujan (foundation stone laying) ceremony was held at the project site at Jagiroad in Morigaon district in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

JLR says it's business as usual; Tata Group stocks hit hard

JLR says it's business as usual; Tata Group stocks hit hard

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'Jaguar Land Rover will manage the long-term impact and implications of this decision.'

Tata Group as British as any British co: Ravi Kant

Tata Group as British as any British co: Ravi Kant

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Kant's projection of the Tata Group as an integral part of the British industrial landscape comes at a time when Tata Motors' owned Jaguar Land Rover had faced some challenges in convincing the UK government to lend support in raising money.

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Semiconductor makers need thousands of engineers and technicians, and though India has one of the largest pool of engineers in the world, they do not have experience in the semiconductor manufacturing space.