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Diageo seems to be washing their hands: JN Gupta, Stakeholders Empowerment ServicesIn this interview, JN Gupta, talks about Diageo's deal with Vijay Mallya and the alleged improper transactions.
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United Spirits to be Diageo's sales agent in IndiaDiageo Plc will use United Spirits as the entity to sell all its brands in India as part of plans to consolidate its business in the countr...
15 Sep, 2013, 11.41 AM IST
Diageo Plc, United Spirits open offer for Pioneer Distilleries from August 28Diageo and United Spirits will launch their open offer for acquiring shares worth Rs 15.78 cr of Vijay Mallya group firm Pioneer Distilleri...
11 Jul, 2013, 05.42 PM IST
Diageo may trail Vijay Mallya in USL shares, for nowDrinks giant Diageo could end up with a 16% stake in United Spirits (USL) that leaves Vijay Mallya with a larger block for the time being.
15 May, 2013, 08.19 AM IST
Srei to liquidate Rs 430 crore Kingfisher debt post Diageo dealSrei Venture Capital last year acquired loans worth Rs 430 crore given by ICICI Bank to the UB group's battered airline venture.
10 Mar, 2013, 11.53 AM IST
United Spirits rallies 8 pc as CCI clears USL-Diageo dealCCI has approved Diageo Plc's proposed majority stake purchase in USL, saying the deal would not have adverse impact on competition.
01 Mar, 2013, 09.54 AM IST
Competition Commission clears United Spirits-Diageo dealCompetition Commission has approved UK major Diageo Plc's proposed majority stake purchase in Vijay Mallya-led United Spirits.
28 Feb, 2013, 08.36 PM IST
- United Spirits gains over 3%; Nomura upgrades stock to ‘buy’
The brokerage firm has upgraded the company from ‘Neutral’ to ‘Buy’ and has also upped its price target from Rs 675 earlier to Rs 2200.
26 Nov, 2012, 10.21 AM IST
- United Spirits-Diageo deal gives liquor stocks a high
Analysts, however, say there is no scope of re-rating as industry still faces many problems
13 Nov, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
- United Spirits tanks over 9 pc amid Diageo deal uncertainty
Shares of United Spirits today plunged over 9 per cent, eroding Rs 1,444 crore from its market valuation, amid uncertainty over stake sale ...
29 Oct, 2012, 07.01 PM IST
- Diageo likely to buy 25% stake in United Spirits
Diageo is close to acquiring 25% stake in Vijay Mallya-controlled United Spirits. A formal announcement of the deal is likely in two days.
17 Oct, 2012, 06.43 AM IST
Vijay Mallya to take call on Diageo deal soon, a move to pay off United Spirits' creditorsVijay Mallya is expected to take a call within the next few weeks on a proposed deal with Diageo that would help him raise cash and pay off...
03 Sep, 2012, 10.02 AM IST
- Mallya hopeful of Diageo deal
Vijay Mallya led United Spirits (USL) and the world’s largest spirits behemoth Diageo, continue their fox trot-two steps ahead and one step...
14 Feb, 2009, 05.10 AM IST