Ruchika Chitravanshi, Dev Chatterjee

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Tyger Capital to list by next year, targets Rs 20,000 crore book

Tyger Capital to list by next year, targets Rs 20,000 crore book

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2024

Bain Capital-backed Tyger Capital is planning to list its shares on the Indian stock exchanges by the next financial year and is targeting to grow its assets under management by four times to Rs 20,000 crore in five years from Rs 5,000 crore now, Gaurav Gupta, MD and CEO of the firm said. In an exclusive interview, Gupta said that keeping with the growing business, the finance company expects to on-board 600 people in the current financial year as it is opening 60-65 new branches for broad-basing its network in the country.

LIC's residual stake value surges in top groups on stock market boom

LIC's residual stake value surges in top groups on stock market boom

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2024

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has made the most of the stock market boom by reducing stakes in all its top conglomerates during the financial year 2023-2024 (FY24). However, even after reducing exposure, the value of its remaining stake has gone up substantially across all groups, according to data collated from stock exchange filings.

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2024

If Hindenburg or its partner do not join the investigation, then Sebi may pass an ex-parte order against it, which may be enforced as a foreign award in US courts.

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2024

With an existing consumer base of 400 million across airports, electricity and gas distribution businesses, the Adani group is revving up its retail play. It is planning to use the 2.4 billion consumer interactions a year with group companies to push various products and services. The group has already launched the 'Adani One' super app that will eventually sell products across the spectrum, top executives said.

Bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods seek clarity on ownership of the brand

Bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods seek clarity on ownership of the brand

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2024

The prospective bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods (HSFPL), a leading food firm, have sought clarity on the ownership of the brand as it is currently owned by different family factions. The Delhi and Nagpur families have decided to merge their operations and formed a joint venture to sell part of their stake. On the other hand, the Kolkata family runs its separate, independent operations. Bankers said prospective bidders of the company do not want any confusion over the brand in future. They have sought clarity over usage of the brand.

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2024

'Any finality in such matters requires political views. We will review it closer to the full Budget.'

From bricks to stocks: Indian family houses take leap with new-found wealth

From bricks to stocks: Indian family houses take leap with new-found wealth

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2024

Led by a new generation of entrepreneurs, India's family offices are shifting from traditional investments in physical and tangible assets like real estate to investing in technology, healthcare, and retail stocks. This new wave of family offices is engaging in stock market investments, including pre-IPO placements and secondary market operations. "Born into a world of technology, the next generation, especially those born after 2000, view technology as equally crucial as finance for running a business.

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2024

'The private sector believes that some enablers in labour-intensive sectors like apparel, toys, tourism, and media retail, can unlock a lot of jobs.'

ICAI, MCA secretary discuss road map to create big Indian companies

ICAI, MCA secretary discuss road map to create big Indian companies

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2024

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has held discussions with ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) secretary Manoj Govil on the 'Aggregation of CA Firms' and the roadmap to create big Indian firms, a press statement by ICAI said.

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2024

'The Budget needs to focus more on social welfare schemes.'

What Will Keep Nirmalaji Busy This Year?

What Will Keep Nirmalaji Busy This Year?

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2024

Fresh plans of privatisation or divestment in central public sector enterprises and public sector banks might take a back seat this financial year because these may require a large consensus among coalition partners.

I&B holds meet to discuss Big Tech revenue sharing

I&B holds meet to discuss Big Tech revenue sharing

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2024

The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Wednesday held an inter-ministerial meeting with various departments to discuss issues regarding revenue sharing between Big Tech companies and digital news publishers, according to sources. The meeting - chaired by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju - invited senior officials from the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA), Competition Commission of India (CCI), ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) and departments of promotion of industry and internal trade, legal affairs and consumer affairs.

Beneficial ownership norms in focus as MNCs face scrutiny

Beneficial ownership norms in focus as MNCs face scrutiny

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2024

The latest ruling by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in the LinkedIn Technology Information case for violating significant beneficial ownership (SBO) norms has brought the amended rules into the spotlight. Experts suggest that more entities, particularly multinational companies (MNCs), are expected to face greater scrutiny. "Companies are closely watching this space.

Moody's Concerns Over Coalition Challenges

Moody's Concerns Over Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2024

Moody's Analytics said that the reduced political stability and the need for consensus building that is inherent with a coalition government, might erode investor confidence in the near term.

LIC's Adani group portfolio value surges 51.6% at Rs 66,000 crore

LIC's Adani group portfolio value surges 51.6% at Rs 66,000 crore

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2024

Government-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has seen substantial gains from its investments in Adani group shares, which have experienced a significant recovery over the past year. The value of LIC's stake in Adani group companies surged by 51.6 per cent, or Rs 22,591 crore, reaching Rs 66,388 crore as of Friday's close. This compares to Rs 43,797 crore on May 31 last year, according to stock exchange data.

Adani group to hit the road this week to raise up to Rs 33,254 crore

Adani group to hit the road this week to raise up to Rs 33,254 crore

Rediff.com   28 May 2024

The Adani group, buoyed by a sharp recovery in its share prices over the past year, is set to embark on a series of roadshows this week to raise up to $4 billion (approximately Rs 33,254 crore) through equity and refinancing of older debt, according to banking sources. The roadshows, scheduled to take place in major cities, will inform investors about the group's investment plans across renewable energy, petrochemicals, and infrastructure development.

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

Rediff.com   26 May 2024

'Banks make money because they take the right credit calls. So they need to focus on risk mitigation rather than risk avoidance.'

Hindujas' RCap buy faces further delay

Hindujas' RCap buy faces further delay

Rediff.com   24 May 2024

Mauritius-based IndusInd International Holdings and other Hinduja group entities are expected to make payments worth Rs 9,661 crore for the acquisition of bankrupt Reliance Capital (RCap) only after getting all the legal and regulatory clearances, including from the Supreme Court, thus delaying the closure of the transaction. A source close to the development said that according to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order dated February 27, the payment for the acquisition was to be made within 90 days from the NCLT's approval of the resolution plan and after receiving all legal and regulatory clearances.

Noel Tata's three children to be on five Tata Trusts' board seats

Noel Tata's three children to be on five Tata Trusts' board seats

Rediff.com   23 May 2024

Noel Tata's children - Leah, Neville, and Maya - have been appointed to the boards of five philanthropic organisations of Tata Trusts, which oversees the $150-billion Tata group. The move is being seen as part of the Trusts' succession plan. Noel Tata's wife Aloo is the daughter of Pallonji Mistry, whose family owns an 18.5 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata group.