Corporate Organizations and Industry

First Global, a brokerage firm, filed a defamation suit against financial journalist Sucheta Dalal following her investigative reports on the 2001 stock market crash. Dalal is well-known for exposing several financial scams in India.

Hindustan Lever Limited (now Hindustan Unilever) was once India's largest exporter of branded seafood. The company later exited several non-core businesses, including marine products, to focus on its FMCG portfolio.

BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) is a government-owned corporation, making it a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). TCS, TISCO, and ICICI Bank are private sector entities.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) was established in 1927 by G.D. Birla and Purshottamdas Thakurdas. It was founded on the recommendation of Mahatma Gandhi to represent Indian business interests.

In 2002, the Government of India divested its stake in Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL). The Tata Group acquired a 25% stake for approximately Rs 1,439 crore, gaining management control of the telecom giant.

'Transporting Goods, Transforming Lives' is the corporate tagline of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). It reflects the company's role in global trade and its impact on the economy and people's lives.

Asiaweek was a popular Hong Kong-based news magazine established in 1975. It was acquired by Time Inc. (later AOL Time Warner) and eventually ceased publication in 2001 due to a downturn in the advertising market.

Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL) was a joint venture where management control was eventually secured by The Chatterjee Group (TCG), led by Purnendu Chatterjee. This followed years of legal and administrative disputes with the West Bengal government.

Ashok Leyland, one of India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, is owned by the Hinduja Group. The company was originally started as Ashok Motors and later became Ashok Leyland after a collaboration with British Leyland. The Hinduja Group acquired the controlling interest in the late 1980s.

Proagro Seed Company (now part of Bayer) was the first company to seek regulatory approval for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard in India. Their research into hybrid mustard technology was a significant development in Indian agricultural biotechnology. The move sparked extensive national debate over the safety and ethics of GM crops.

The Tata Nano was a city car manufactured by Tata Motors, marketed as the world's cheapest car at the time of its launch.

AIG (American International Group) is a multinational finance and insurance corporation based in the United States.

BSNL is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) but is not classified as a Navratna company. NMDC, PGCIL, and REC are or were categorized as Navratna companies.

Following the acquisition of a majority stake by the Tata Group, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) was rebranded as Tata Communications Limited in 2008. This reflected its integration into the Tata conglomerate's global business strategy. VSNL was originally a government-owned entity responsible for international telecommunications.