Corporate Organizations and Industry

Kishore Biyani is the founder of Future Group, which owns the retail chain Pantaloon.

In March 2005, the Adhikari brothers sold the SAB TV brand to Sony Entertainment Television for a deal valued at approximately $13 million.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was recognized as the best employer in India in the 2004 survey conducted by Hewitt Associates.

The English East India Company was colloquially referred to as the 'John Company' in India.

In 2008, Bajaj Auto announced a partnership with Renault and Nissan to develop and manufacture a small car in India, though the project was later restructured.

Hutchison Essar was a major joint venture in the Indian telecommunications sector before it was acquired by Vodafone.

The Essar Group is a multinational conglomerate controlled by the Ruia family.

Orange was the brand name used by Hutchison Max Telecom for its cellular services in India before the brand was rebranded as Vodafone.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor is the joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation and the Kirloskar Group in India.

In 2004, DHL acquired a majority stake in Blue Dart Express, which was approximately 68% of the company's equity.

e-Choupal is a famous initiative launched by ITC Limited to connect rural farmers directly with the market through the internet.

Indian Oil Corporation reported a loss in the first quarter of 2005-06 due to rising global crude oil prices and regulated domestic fuel prices.

Fair & Lovely is a skin-lightening cream brand owned by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HLL/HUL).

Hindustan Motors was the company responsible for importing and distributing the Mitsubishi Pajero in India.

Reva, India's first electric car, was developed and manufactured by the Maini Group. It was later acquired by Mahindra, but the original manufacturer was Maini.