Shrimi Choudhary &Amp;Amp; Nikunj Ohri

Stories by Shrimi Choudhary &Amp;Amp; Nikunj Ohri

ED seizures to stay valid for one year

ED seizures to stay valid for one year

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2019

Currently, the enforcement officers are making seizures of assets directly and indirectly connected to offenders, including jewelers Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi in the Punjab National Bank fraud and Vijay Mallya in the Rs 9,000-crore IDBI loan case.

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2019

Zee and its lenders had decided to enter into an agreement to not offload the pledged shares amid a sharp slide in the prices of the underlying securities during end-Janury. The terms give the lenders a greater say, upside benefit from the proposed strategic sale, more cover and personal guarantee.

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2019

The EC has asked all departments to deploy round-the-clock flying squads, quick-response teams, and high-tech machinery to check money inflow. They are also to examine vehicles passing though check-posts, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Modi sarkar's unique plan to cut fiscal deficit

Modi sarkar's unique plan to cut fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2019

Government is framing a rule that will make it compulsory for regulators like Sebi, Irdai and PFRDA to deposit a significant portion of their reserves into the Consolidated Fund of India.

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2018

The panel is believed to have examined each financial transaction between the Kochhar family and Videocon group, and the suspected trail of properties and assets that the family acquired since Chanda Kochar became ICICI Bank's MD.

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

Undisclosed foreign assets and funds worth Rs 350 crore detected; these are separate entities from those featured in Panama Leaks and Paradise Papers

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2018

Tax sleuths have detected over Rs 52 crore of unexplained cash in jewellers' bank accounts

Investors warned against dealing with foreign trading portals

Investors warned against dealing with foreign trading portals

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The inherent complexity of the products offered by such firms, web portals, and platforms may not suit the risk profile of investors and their excessive leverage can result in significant losses to investors

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The Financial Stability and Development Council meeting on Tuesday started with an air of tension in the room. An official present described the participants' body language as "tetchy". However, once presentations and discussions begun, the mood considerably eased.

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

Sebi's surveillance department has red-flagged unusual trading patterns in some stocks. Shares of some companies were seen going up ahead of a sharp sell-off.

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

The regulator is also planning to widen the ambit of 'deemed fraudulent activities'.

Why Sebi, staffers are at loggerheads

Why Sebi, staffers are at loggerheads

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

Employees allege breach of transfer policy, accuses HR of non-transparency; protests to resume on October 22

Chanda Kochhar seeks more time to appear before Sebi for a personal hearing

Chanda Kochhar seeks more time to appear before Sebi for a personal hearing

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

Kochhar has been issued a showcause notice by the regulator for alleged violation of the code of conduct.

Sebi probes crash in mid-caps

Sebi probes crash in mid-caps

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2018

Operator syndicate could be behind stock hammering, suspects regulator.

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

The RBI has cited corporate governance and regulatory issues for not extending Kapoor's term. Further, the lender has been directed to search for a successor.

SEBI action against high return schemes

SEBI action against high return schemes

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Delhi brokers under SEBI's glare for drawing investors through ads promising unrealistic returns.

Not aware of husband's dealings with Videocon, says Kochhar in 30-page reply to Sebi

Not aware of husband's dealings with Videocon, says Kochhar in 30-page reply to Sebi

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2018

The regulator will now call Chanda and ICICI Bank's representatives for a personal hearing as part of adjudication proceedings launched against them.

Taxman eyes Rs 100bn in recovery from 'struck-off' cos

Taxman eyes Rs 100bn in recovery from 'struck-off' cos

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2018

The CBDT asks ministry of corporate affairs not to oppose its application to restore the companies struck off by the Registrar of Companies, as it would prevent the board from launching tax recovery proceedings against them.

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2018

I-T officials are also looking into the finances of candidates who contested state elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and Karnataka, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Govt seeks regulator's nod to sell IDBI Bank stake to LIC

Govt seeks regulator's nod to sell IDBI Bank stake to LIC

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2018

The buyout will cost LIC about Rs 100 billion, based on the Rs 248 billion market capitalisation of IDBI Bank as on Friday, and assuming it acquires a 40 per cent equity stake from the government.