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TopicKumar Mangalam Birla

Topic: Kumar Mangalam Birla

How govt brought Vodafone Idea back from the brink & earned a neat profit in the process

In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.

Kumar Mangalam Birla steps down as non-executive chairman, director of Vodafone Idea

The board of directors of Vodafone Idea have accepted Birla's request & Himanshu Kapania, a telecom industry veteran, has been appointed as the non-executive chairman.

K M Birla offers to hand over his Vodafone Idea stake to government

According to official data, VIL had an adjusted gross revenue liability of Rs 58,254 crore out of which the company has paid Rs 7,854.37 crore and Rs 50,399.63 crore is outstanding.

Pandemic, protectionism means we’re looking at more regionalism, Kumar Mangalam Birla says

Acquisitive conglomerates such Birla's are now pivoting toward creating regional strongholds that can avoid getting tripped up in an increasingly divided world.

Birla to invest $2.4 billion across businesses as V-shaped recovery takes hold

Months after it put on hold some of its expansion programmes on account of the pandemic, Aditya Birla Group unveils investment plans as it bets on India's economy to bounce back.

Hindalco revives $947 million growth plan as demand picks up & boosts economic recovery

Kumar Mangalam Birla’s Hindalco will kick off long-term downstream investment plan by setting up 34,000-ton aluminum extrusion project. Production is expected to start in 2 years.

Tensions between nationalism & globalisation will define this decade, says Birla

The world in no longer flat, said Kumar Mangalam Birla as he noted that ‘slowbalization' would be the emerging trend and will be more regional.

Vodafone Idea pleads for urgent relief from Modi govt after Rs 51,000 crore loss

Vodafone Idea says its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining financial relief from the government.

Kumar Mangalam Birla’s bid to buy US aluminium firm faces anti-trust hurdle

US Justice Department wants to block deal to preserve competition in North American market for rolled aluminium sheet for automotive applications.

5G – the next big headache for Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal and Kumar Mangalam Birla

India seeks to raise $84 billion this year from the sale of spectrum, which would mean more borrowings for India’s richest tycoons.

On Camera

Bengaluru & Hyderabad share many of Dubai’s characteristics. Why they don’t function the same

Luxury is visible everywhere in Dubai, but what impressed me more was order. Parks, pathways and crossings seemed designed for actual use, not symbolic display.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.