N Sundaresha Subramanian, Palak Shah

Were Ranbaxy's directors AWARE of the malpractices?

Though independent directors acted in a manner less than desirable, they might not be held responsible.

Religare's banking bid under Ranbaxy cloud

Singh brothers might be stopped by 'fit & proper' hurdle due to US drug norm violations; firm says confident of qualifying.

Bogus contract payments in a public sector company unearthed

The company paid over Rs 231 crore over three years to a web of 135 fake firms.

Of Cobrapost and a Japanese firm named after Mumbai

An online search for Mumbai Street Company, which has stake in firm owned by Cobrapost editor, drew a blank.

Nearly 200 FIIs exit RIL, Infy since FY11

But, despite the exits, RIL continued to top the list of stocks with maximum number of FII shareholders.

US may get a leash on Indian financial institutions

The three-year-old US law seeks to improve tax compliance involving foreign financial assets and offshore accounts.

Russian financial scheme for rural India

This financial scheme is based on a virtual currency and is propagated by Russian businessman and financier Sergey Mavrodi.

Pvt infra firms may get to issue tax-free bonds

Allocation to be need-based, track record of the issuer to be considered.

Proxy advisory firm against TVS scion's board entry

Though academically well qualified, doesn't have enough experience, says the firm.

Fresh financial planners foxed by Sebi rules

Many fresh pass-outs of the CFP course are faced with up to a two-year delay and thousands of rupees in fees for realisation of their dream, following the notification of new regulations. Sebi notified the Investment Advisers Regulations, 2013, earlier this month.

HUL's royalty increase catches flak

HUL's board approved the royalty of 3.15 per cent of turnover effective from February 2013.

Smart investors make 'dirty' gains in tax-free bonds

Last year, the government had allowed NHAI, IRFC, Hudco, REC and PFC to issue tax-free bonds.

Bonds hauled in TN to be flown to US for verification

He had revealed confessional statements of three individuals who had used the services of a foreign bank to stash money abroad.

Rs 100-cr CSR bill likely for each of top-15 BSE cos

In first year, ONGC spending likely at Rs 405 cr, followed by Reliance Industries' at Rs 377 crore.

Investor protection to get a big boost

Class action, whistleblower protection and exit option likely to bring back investor confidence.

Retail participation growing in market, say NSE, BSE

Both the exchanges tgether claim 2 million new participants this year till date.

GMR's Male sojourn: A sweet deal gone sour?

Did GMR Infra get a sweet deal from former Maldivian president that turned sour as a new government came to power?

Uncertainty over PSU share sales heightens

Fresh worries for NTPC and NMDC auctions after the tepid response to the discount pricing of Hindustan Copper's stake sale.

Sebi unwilling to reveal names in RIL case

PSU divestment move: Govt plays it safe

After the fiasco in March this year over the share sale in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ( ONGC ), the government has softened its stand over the pricing.