BS Reporter In New Delhi And Mumbai

Stories by BS Reporter In New Delhi And Mumbai

Sun Pharma moves SC against stay on Ranbaxy merger

Sun Pharma moves SC against stay on Ranbaxy merger

Rediff.com   15 May 2014

Last month, the high court had ordered an interim status quo on the $4-billion deal, after a suit from some individual investors alleged insider trading in Ranbaxy's shares by Silverstreet Developers, Sun's wholly owned arm, before the deal was announced on April 6.

FM asks regulators to be alert, check market volatility

FM asks regulators to be alert, check market volatility

Rediff.com   14 May 2014

This was at a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council, chaired by him. Chidambaram, set to resign on Friday to make way for his successor, called upon the regulators and the ministry to be ready and take necessary action.

Exit polls' ripple effect: Rupee seen gaining as lotus blooms

Exit polls' ripple effect: Rupee seen gaining as lotus blooms

Rediff.com   13 May 2014

The Street had factored in the NDA win, owing to which the appreciation in the rupee is expected to be limited

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.