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2011
CEAT’s radial plant in Halol starts commercial production on March 25
KEC International clocks a turnover of $1 billion as on March 31, 2011
2010
CEAT clocks highest net sales and operational profit @ Rs 2783 and @Rs 230Cr (YTD Feb'10) respectively
After Antwerp in Belgium, CEAT goes abroad once again and opens office in Dubai to tap the growing demand in the Middle East
CEAT rolls out first tyre from Halol factory. Capacity at Nasik plant expanded to 1000 tonnes.
With the acquisition of US-based SAE Towers, KEC becomes the largest globally operating tower maker.
CESC’s Cossipore power station, one of the oldest running coal-fired stations, turns 60.
KEC acquires Jay Railway Signalling Company to strengthen its Railways business
Raychem RPG acquires Tyco Electronics’ energy division in India
Zensar Technologies opens Global Delivery Centre in Shanghai, China
RPG Life Sciences inks long term API pact with Polpharma
Integrated Coal Mining, an affiliate of CESC, buys stake in Australian coal mining company
Zensar acquires US-based Akibia, fortifies presence in infrastructure management space
CEAT acquires brand CEAT from Pirelli SpA
2009
PCBL moves up the ladder in global rankings from 10th to the number 8th slot in 2009
90,000 MMTPA carbon black plant and 16 MW captive power plant at Mundra commissioned in Q3FY10
PCBL re-commences activity for the Vietnam project
PCBL commissions a 30 MW captive power plant at Durgapur
CESC bags thermal power project from Dhariwal Infrastructure. To set up 600 MW thermal power project at Chandrapur in Maharashtra
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for CEAT’s Rs. 700 crore new radial tyre plant at Hallol
KEC International and RPG Cables boards approve merger.
Open Media Network launches OPEN, the weekly current affairs and features magazine.
Zensar inaugurates its third Global Delivery Centre in India in Pune in April
CNBC-TV18’s Exporter of the Year Award for the year 2009 - IT, ITES and electronics segment for the third consecutive year at the International Trade awarded to Zensar
2008
CESC ties up with Singapore Power to revamp its distribution system
Zensar goes Green by launching initiatives to make the Company and the City Green, and to ensure we build energy efficient solutions for our customers' business
RPG group achieves a turnover of 13,500 crore for FY '08
Spencer's flagship store of 70,000 sq ft at the South City Mall in Kolkata
Spencer's first standalone store at Baroda
Exclusive tie-up with the ₤ 3 billion Woolworth’s PLC of UK for retailing the latter's internationally acclaimed toy brand, Chad Valley
Tie-up with Au Bon Pain, the Boston-based fast casual dining and bakery café chain with more than 200 outlets in the USA, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Exclusive tie-up with Beverly Hills Polo Club
CEAT unveils its new logo which is designed to reflect today's CEAT with a vision to meet the demands of tomorrow’s next generation market
Bhoomi Puja carried out in Mundra on 24th January 2008 for a state of art Greenfield Carbon Black plant of capacity 90,000 MT along with a Power plant of 16 MW
Carbon Black declared as an independent Business Sector w.e.f. 1st August, 2008.
Durgapur 30 MW Power Plant commissioned on September 29, 2008.
Raychem RPG won The Best Vendor Award: TYCO Germany 2008
2007
Zensar set up its Poland Centre to lead European Technical Outsourcing Operations
RPG group inches closer to the USD 3 billion mark with a turnover of INR 11,500 crore for FY '07
Zensar acquires ThoughtDigital, a leading US-based, Oracle consulting firm
RPG acquires from Fujitsu controlling stake in Zensar
2006
RPG on the threshold of INR 10,000 crore, with INR 9450 crore turnover for FY '06
Spencer's Retail announces new expansion plans with Spencer's Hyper, Super, Fresh and Daily formats
CEAT radial plant project for car radials gets under way
CEAT Kelani inaugurates radial tyre factory in Sri Lanka
Zensar acquires SAP services provider, OBT Global
2005
RPG achieves 8000 crore milestone turnover, with INR 8460 crore for FY ‘05
1st ‘RPG Day’ celebrated on May 1st across the country
RPG launches its wholly-owned retail venture under the Spencer’s brand
‘Music World’ stores opened in Mumbai
Spencer’s Travel begins airport handling operations
2004
RPG’s retail business opens its 2nd hypermarket in Mumbai and 3rd in Vizag
‘Saregama’ becomes the first Indian Music Company to place content on all major digital downloads sites across the world
Zensar achieves CMMI Quality Certification. It features among the ‘TOP 100 companies that matter in knowledge management’ in KM World
2003
RPG crosses the 7000 crore turnover mark with INR 7472 crore in sales
RPG Life Sciences enters the US Generics market by launching Cyclosporin (for kidney transplant)
Zensar starts Global Development centers at Singapore and China
2002
Integrated Coal Mining Ltd begins coal supply to CESC
KEC becomes the only Indian company to win contracts for Iraq’s reconstruction projects. The company executes 5 construction projects in Iraq in record time
Raychem RPG acquires ‘Canara Electric Controls’, manufacturers of transformer rectifier units for Corrosion Protection Systems
Saregama becomes the only music company to set up a separate publishing division. The company ventures into home video by signing up with Warner Studios
2001
Zensar increases IT services in Europe, expands business with major clients and enters new geographies of Australia and Japan
2000
International Computers India Ltd becomes Zensar Technologies Ltd
Saregama achieves the milestone of the highest production of cassettes, producing 50 lakh units in one single month
RPG Cables diversifies into house wiring products and turnkey projects
1999
Searle India becomes RPG Life Sciences
1998
Saregama ventures into film-making through GRAMCO films, a new division of Saregama. Becomes the first Indian media company to be listed in the UK
1997
‘Music World’ and ‘Health & Glow’ commence operations
CESC’s 1st unit (250 MW) of Budge generating station is charged. (The 2nd unit commenced in 1999.)
1996
RPG pioneers organized retail business in India
RPG Netcom establishes TV cable connectivity in West Bengal
1995
RPG Cellular commences operations in Chennai circle
1993
CEAT Kelani, a subsidiary of CEAT Ltd, commences operations
Saregama launches 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', the biggest hit of the Indian music industry
1992
RPG acquires NOIDA Power (NPCL)
1990
Saregama releases two mega hits ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ and ‘Chandini’
1989
RPG acquires Spencer’s, CESC Ltd, Raychem RPG, and Zensar Technologies (formerly ICIL)
1988
RPG acquires HMV and Harrisons Malayalam Ltd
1986
RPG acquires Gramophone Company of India Ltd
1983
RPG acquires Searle India
1982
RPG acquires KEC International
1981
RPG acquires Ceat Tyres of India
1979
This year marks the inception of RPG Enterprises by RP Goenka, a INR 790 million group that comprises Phillips Carbon Black, Asian Cables, Agarpara Jute, and Murphy (India)
RPG House, Mumbai