Samie Modak And M Saraswathy

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Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

The Union finance ministry has sought views of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for setting up a 'social bourse.'

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Sebi has pushed for better corporate governance of listed companies through measures such as the need for a succession policy

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Regulator believes Jet Airways deal triggers open offer

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2014

Some lenders in talks with LIC for pvt placement

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2014

Mop-up misses target as big FIIs skip issue.

Currency futures: Trading curbs to go after RBI nod

Currency futures: Trading curbs to go after RBI nod

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

Exchange-traded currency futures volume down 80% since Jun

Fiscal deficit, bond switch worries may hit yields

Fiscal deficit, bond switch worries may hit yields

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2014

While the latter is being viewed as a greater concern, the former may gain prominence in the next few weeks.

Pension fund managers devise new strategies to attract youths to NPS

Pension fund managers devise new strategies to attract youths to NPS

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

The pension fund managers distribute products under the National Pension System.

Shikhar Dhawan set to bat for Canara Bank

Shikhar Dhawan set to bat for Canara Bank

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

After a gap of about five years, a public sector bank (PSB) has decided to rope in a cricketer to boost its brand.

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowing the use of put options in investment agreements has brought needed clarity but it has come with strict restrictions. These could impact investors looking for a minimum rate of return, experts say.

Health insurance grid might cut costs for getting covered

Health insurance grid might cut costs for getting covered

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

The first step that has been taken by IIB is to bring out unique identity numbers for hospitals.

All eyes on Sebi after FMC's decision on FT

All eyes on Sebi after FMC's decision on FT

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2013

The stock market watchdog had said any adverse findings by other regulators might have a bearing on the exchange.

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2013

Can only suspend non-compliant companies at present owing to a lack of jurisdictional clarity.

Insurers not hopeful of banks entering broking business

Insurers not hopeful of banks entering broking business

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2013

RBI's draft guidelines prescribe that banks with a strong capital base and NPAs below 3% can become brokers.

Sebi agrees to ease delisting rules

Sebi agrees to ease delisting rules

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2013

It sets up internal panel to iron out issues companies face with delisting regulations.

Sebi panel mulls curbs on promoter trades

Sebi panel mulls curbs on promoter trades

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2013

Promoters and top executives intending to buy or sell shares of their companies might soon have to inform the market well in advance for such transactions.

Life insurers rush to revive lapsed policies

Life insurers rush to revive lapsed policies

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

According to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority recommendations, a uniform grace period of 30 days is extended for annual, half-yearly and quarterly renewals, and 15 days for monthly renewals.

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Future Retail's merger with arm under Sebi lens

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2013

Regulator seeks clarification on transfer of convertible debt after merger

LIC gets first woman managing director

LIC gets first woman managing director

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2013

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday got its first female managing director and another new MD.

Sebi beefing up search, seizure ops

Sebi beefing up search, seizure ops

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2013

Armed with fresh powers to conduct search and seizure operations and attach properties and bank accounts, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is going all out to use these effectively.