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Now, NSEL brokers face police heat

Now, NSEL brokers face police heat

Rediff.com   8 May 2014

Around 200 brokers are said to be involved in the scam; they have been summoned for questioning. Major brokerages questioned by the EoW so far include Anand Rathi, Motilal Oswal, India Infoline and Geojit Comtrade.

SC empowers CBI; jolt for Roy, BSES

SC empowers CBI; jolt for Roy, BSES

Rediff.com   7 May 2014

CBI not to need prior approval to probe corrupt govt officials.

Rupee might weaken at start of the week

Rupee might weaken at start of the week

Rediff.com   5 May 2014

Government bonds yields are likely to trade in a range, owing to profit booking.

Reserve Bank appoints 3 new EDs

Reserve Bank appoints 3 new EDs

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2014

The central bank has nine executive directors, and one of them -- S Karuppasamy -- retired recently. R Gandhi, who was executive director, has now been promoted to the post of deputy governor.

MCX stake sale: Reliance Capital wants FMC to intervene

MCX stake sale: Reliance Capital wants FMC to intervene

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2014

Largest bidder says FTIL not following correct process and MCX not extending cooperation; FTIL and MCX say cooperating fully

Walmart names China CEO Asia head

Walmart names China CEO Asia head

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2014

While the world's largest retail chain is calling it a promotion, experts said the group may be looking at a new growth strategy for Asia.

No undue benefit from KG gas, argues RIL

No undue benefit from KG gas, argues RIL

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2014

Reliance Industries on Wednesday assailed reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General and expert P Gopalakrishnan, which have alleged the company got undue benefits pertaining to Krishna-Godavari basin gas and its pricing.

China beats India by a huge margin

China beats India by a huge margin

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

By 2013, the Chinese economy had become 2.7 times India's.

Tax authorities probing transactions between MCX-SX, FTIL

Tax authorities probing transactions between MCX-SX, FTIL

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

A special audit will look into any pricing anomalies in the transactions between the two, according to a source. FTIL had a contract for helping the exchange with its technology needs.

Infosys chief compliance officer quits

Infosys chief compliance officer quits

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2014

Company appoints Parvatheesam K as compliance officer.

Deals, Internet and sales staff can sway the consumer

Deals, Internet and sales staff can sway the consumer

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2014

Its studies have shown that the spending patterns of consumers -- particularly decision-makers -- can be influenced to a large degree with great deals, strong brand presence on the Internet, and productive person-to-person interactions.

Lodha buys 88 acres in Thane for Rs 1,154 crore

Lodha buys 88 acres in Thane for Rs 1,154 crore

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2014

Consultants say at Rs 1,442 a sq ft, the developer has got a good bargain.

Sun Pharma makes open offer for Zenotech stake

Sun Pharma makes open offer for Zenotech stake

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2014

Sun Pharma has evinced its interest in buying Hyderabad-based biotech company Zenotech Laboratories, through an open offer to buy 28.1 per cent worth Rs 18.41 crore ($3 million).

Air India gets Rs 1,200-cr loan for planes

Air India gets Rs 1,200-cr loan for planes

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2014

Totally, Air India has 27 Boeing 787s on order and will be taking deliveries of 20 of them by end of March 2015.

Rising IT deal flow bodes well for FY15

Rising IT deal flow bodes well for FY15

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2014

For the first time since 2008, first quarter of 2014 (Jan-March) saw signing of 10 mega-contracts worth $100 million in ACV.

Indian Railways records 15% revenue rise

Indian Railways records 15% revenue rise

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2014

The Indian Railways has closed 2013-14 with a 15 per cent increase in revenue, rising to Rs 1,40,485 crore, compared to Rs 1,21,831 crore last year.

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2014

Morgan Stanley's Asia and Global Emerging Markets Strategy Report downgraded software firms on valuation and earnings concerns.

Unions protest decision to grant new banking licences

Unions protest decision to grant new banking licences

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2014

AIBEA said that on April 19 its officer bearers would meet in Punjab to decide the next course of action.

Online retail swells to $12.6 bn, with one million traders

Online retail swells to $12.6 bn, with one million traders

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2014

Online retail in India touched $12.6 billion in 2013.

Novartis sues Biocon for patent breach

Novartis sues Biocon for patent breach

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2014

The multinational has filed infringement proceedings and is seeking an injunction against the Indian rival at the Delhi High Court, trying to block the Bangalore-based biotechnology firm from launching a generic version of Galvus, also known as vildagliptin.