Indian conglomerate Vedanta to split in five next month

Chair suggests new entities could be worth as much as $50bn after deleveraging drive

Vijaypat Singhania, ‘The Complete Man’, passes away

Vijaypat Singhania's family had acquired the company from ED Sassoon & Co in 1944, when it was primarily a manufacturer of woollen blankets. Under his leadership, Raymond evolved into a diversified conglomerate, expanding into synthetic fabrics, denim, steel, industrial files and cement, while also becoming one of India’s most recognised clothing brands.

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Dowry deaths driven by greed, must be dealt with strongly: SC

Dowry deaths are a “severe blot on society” and a grave violation of human dignity, the Supreme Court has emphasised, urging courts across the country to deal with such “greed-driven” crimes with an iron hand

Air Commodore, Mumbai Sheriff: Vijaypat Singhania Beyond The Textile Empire

In 1994, the Indian Air Force made him an Honorary Air Commodore in recognition of the over 5,000 hours of flying that he had put in.