By Andrew Davidson Take two women: one a City lawyer turned banker, the other a multilingual journalist turned charity boss. Shake gently. And out pops Justgiving, the charity fundraising dotcom that is becoming a seriously profitable business. Just tread lightly when asking about their motivation. “I didn’t set it up to make money. That’s an… Continue reading Zarine Kharas Chief Executive of Justgiving
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Ratan Tata bags award from The Economist
UK-based news magazine, The Economist, today named Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata as the winner of the eighth edition of its annual ‘Business Process Innovation Award’ for the successful development and launch of the world’s cheapest car, the Tata Nano. In a statement, the magazine said Tata was selected for “…forging a company that is… Continue reading Ratan Tata bags award from The Economist
At 80, Gharda wants to discover new tech, give fortune to charity
[Hat tip: Percy Kavarana] What do you do when you are 80, have Rs 1,500-2,000 crore saved up and no kids to bequeath it to? Few on earth have had to face such a dilemma, but for those who do, Keki Hormusji Gharda is setting a novel example — he wants to blow up a… Continue reading At 80, Gharda wants to discover new tech, give fortune to charity
Keki Dadiseth new Sony India chairman
[Hat tip Percy Kavarana] Sony India announced the appointment of Keki B Dadiseth – former director of the world’s largest FMCG conglomerate Unilever and former chairman of its domestic arm, Hindustan Unilever (formerly HLL) – as its chairman on Thursday. Dadiseth has also been appointed as senior advisor to the group in India with immediate… Continue reading Keki Dadiseth new Sony India chairman
Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
Farming the Parsi way CHETHALAYAM: In the wilderness, the lone Parsi farmer of the district (may be of the entire state) lives a lonely life. Enjoying the comfort of wilderness that creeps into his farm gradually, Yazedy Palia is a contented man. Located about 15 km from Sulthan Bathery, the 50-acrefarm looked like an extension… Continue reading Yazdy Palia: Farming the Parsi Way
Lord Karan Bilimoria on the Sale of Cobra Beer
The following interview appeared on Livemint The UK-based wholly owned subsidiary of New York-listed Molson Coors Brewing Co., Coors Brewers Ltd, has acquired majority stake in Karan Bilimoria-owned Cobra Beer Ltd. It will pay £14 million (around Rs105 crore) for a 50.1% stake in a new joint venture company called Cobra Beer Partnership Ltd. Bilimoria… Continue reading Lord Karan Bilimoria on the Sale of Cobra Beer
Ratan Tata, India’s humble business king
From the Times Online Ratan Tata has a taste for buying British. But he has a battle on his hands to steer his latest purchase, Jaguar Land Rover, through the crisis Ratan Tata is tired but has a smile on his face. The head of the Indian business empire that bears his family name has… Continue reading Ratan Tata, India’s humble business king
Tata introduces ‘Nano’ housing for Rs 3.9 lakh-Rs 6.7 lakh
After its revolution on wheels, the Tatas are aiming at a Nano house, which will cost anywhere between Rs 3.9 lakh and Rs 6.7 lakh. Tata Housing, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, has launched its low-cost housing initiative called the Shubh Griha project. The first Shubh Griha township will be launched at Boisar in Mumbai.… Continue reading Tata introduces ‘Nano’ housing for Rs 3.9 lakh-Rs 6.7 lakh
Understanding Tata in the UK Business Scenario
IT is six months since we revealed that Tata, the owners of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), had asked the government to help the struggling British carmaker. Since then things have moved slowly – so slowly in fact that Tata might have been better off calling the AA. This week we report that the parties are… Continue reading Understanding Tata in the UK Business Scenario
