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Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2025

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has awarded Rs 23.7 crore in damages, besides arbitration and litigation costs, to Amazon in its long-running dispute with the Kishore Biyani-led Future Group. The three-member bench of the tribunal held that Future Group had breached the terms of its contract with Amazon by entering into a transaction with Reliance.

Why Lawyers Are Unhappy With ED Summons

Why Lawyers Are Unhappy With ED Summons

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2025

'In no way can an advocate be considered responsible for his or her client's actions.'

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2025

Sebi's probe against Jane Street is part of its efforts to mitigate losses for individual derivative traders.

A pause, then a pulse in demat growth

A pause, then a pulse in demat growth

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

About 2.2 million new dematerialised (demat) accounts were opened in May, raising the total to 196.6 million as stock prices continued their upward trend.

For Now DIIs In Driver's Seat...

For Now DIIs In Driver's Seat...

Rediff.com   16 May 2025

The interplay between domestic and foreign capital will shape India's equity markets.

Where Have All The Share Buybacks Gone?

Where Have All The Share Buybacks Gone?

Rediff.com   15 May 2025

Without changes to the taxation rules, buybacks are expected to remain scarce.

DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter

DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter

Rediff.com   3 May 2025

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), mostly mutual funds and insurance companies, overtook foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in ownership of NSE-listed companies in the March quarter of 2025. According to Prime Database, DIIs held a 17.62 per cent stake, up from 16.89 per cent in the December 2024 quarter.

SC scraps IBC buyout of Bhushan Power & Steel by JSW Steel

SC scraps IBC buyout of Bhushan Power & Steel by JSW Steel

Rediff.com   3 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday declared JSW Steel Limited's resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) "illegal" and ordered the latter's liquidation, four years after the company was acquired by JSW Steel under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Following the ruling, JSW Steel shares fell sharply.

Meet Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the next CJI

Meet Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the next CJI

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

From demonetisation to sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes to bulldozers, Justice Gavai has been part of several judgments.

No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will raises questions on legal validity

No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will raises questions on legal validity

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

The inclusion of a "no-contest" clause in Ratan Tata's will has caught the attention of India Inc, prompting a wave of interest among promoters of listed companies and business families. Legal advisors and estate planners are seeing a noticeable uptick in queries, as wealthy individuals look for ways to shield their legacies from courtroom battles.

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

From 96% holding to a sliver: How Gensol promoters made swift exit

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2025

When Gensol Engineering made its public market debut through a small and medium enterprises (SME) initial public offering (IPO) in September 2019, its promoters held a commanding 96 per cent stake. Now, that figure has shrunk to a "negligible" fraction.

Indian markets spring back to life with best weekly gains since 2021

Indian markets spring back to life with best weekly gains since 2021

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2025

Indian equity benchmarks rose nearly 2 per cent on Thursday, capping a truncated trading week with their strongest weekly performance in over four years. The rally was sparked by renewed risk-on sentiment following progress in trade negotiations and expanded tariff exemptions.

IPO Pipeline Runs Dry In March, 1st In 2 Yrs

IPO Pipeline Runs Dry In March, 1st In 2 Yrs

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2025

Industry players said the sharp sell-off in February forced many companies to put off their listing plans

Despite market volatility, corporate fundraising at record high in FY25

Despite market volatility, corporate fundraising at record high in FY25

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2025

Fundraising by Indian companies through equity and debt reached an all-time high in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), according to data collated by primedatabase.com. Fundraising through debt stood at Rs 11.1 trillion in FY25, including contributions from InvITs (infrastructure investment trusts) and REITs (real estate investment trusts).

D-Street puts up best weekly showing in years

D-Street puts up best weekly showing in years

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2025

The equity benchmark indices posted their strongest weekly gains in years, driven by bargain hunting and optimism over a reversal in foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows. The Sensex rose 558 points, or 0.7 per cent, on Friday to close at 76,906, while the Nifty 50 gained 160 points to end at 23,350. Over the past five sessions, both indices advanced around 4.3 per cent - marking the Sensex's best weekly performance since July 22, 2022, and the Nifty 50's strongest rally since February 5, 2021.

The Magnificent 7: FPIs' Wild Ride In Selloff

The Magnificent 7: FPIs' Wild Ride In Selloff

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

Since October, FPIs have offloaded Indian equities worth Rs 2.1 trillion.

CLSA lowers target price for IndusInd Bank to Rs 900 but sees 34% upside

CLSA lowers target price for IndusInd Bank to Rs 900 but sees 34% upside

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2025

Global brokerage CLSA has lowered its target price for IndusInd Bank from Rs 1,200 to Rs 900 while maintaining an outperform rating on the stock after the private lender disclosed a net worth hit of Rs 1,500 crore due to an accounting gap. The revised price target still implies an upside of 34 per cent from current levels.

'Scale Of Wealth Destruction Is Sudden And Sweeping'

'Scale Of Wealth Destruction Is Sudden And Sweeping'

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

618 companies were part of the billion dollar club when the markets reached all-time highs on September 26, 2024. That number has fallen to 500 following a $1 trillion wipeout in India's market capitalisation amid relentless selling by FPIs.

The Lady Judge Who Heads Gujarat UCC Panel

The Lady Judge Who Heads Gujarat UCC Panel

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2025

On the basis of her committee's report, the UCC in Uttarakhand established mandatory registration for marriages and live-in relationships, banned polygamy, and provided equal inheritance rights for women.

Nifty Indices Rebalance Begins

Nifty Indices Rebalance Begins

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2025

The changes will take effect on March 28, with portfolio adjustments expected before the market closes on March 27.