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FDI from Cayman Islands to India jumps three-fold

FDI from Cayman Islands to India jumps three-fold

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Similarly, FDI from Cyprus too increased by about three-times to $879 million in the last financial year from $296 million in 2018-19.

A Taste Of Priyanka's Bloody Mary

A Taste Of Priyanka's Bloody Mary

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Priyanka Chopra gives us a unique mix on her Instagram feed, and captions it: 'Mother. Protector. Pirate. Meet Bloody Mary #TheBluff'

Why Cayman Islands is a big headache for taxmen in India

Why Cayman Islands is a big headache for taxmen in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Equity inflows worth $3.7 billion came from the sunny Caribbean jurisdiction in 2019-20, a 267 per cent increase from the $1 billion registered in 2018-19 making it India's 10th largest source of FDI.

FDI rises 18% to $35.18 bn in Q2FY26; inflow from US doubles

FDI rises 18% to $35.18 bn in Q2FY26; inflow from US doubles

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 18 per cent to $35.18 billion during April-September this fiscal year, while the inflow from the US more than doubled to $6.62 billion during the first half of this fiscal, according to government data released on Monday. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during April-September FY24 stood at $29.79 billion.

FDI drops 5.6% to $10.9 bn in Oct-Dec 2024

FDI drops 5.6% to $10.9 bn in Oct-Dec 2024

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Foreign direct investment in India dipped by 5.6 per cent year-on-year to $10.9 billion in October-December quarter of this fiscal due to global economic uncertainties, according to the government data. FDI inflows during October-December 2023-24 stood at $11.55 billion.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'The first professional Indian boxer to ever win a world title.'

FDI inflows jump 47.8% to $16.17 bn in Q1

FDI inflows jump 47.8% to $16.17 bn in Q1

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Foreign direct investment in India jumped 47.8 per cent to $16.17 billion in April-June this fiscal on healthy inflows in services, computer, telecom and pharma sectors, according to government data. FDI inflows were at $10.94 billion in April-June 2023-24. The data showed that overseas inflows in May rose to $5.85 billion and in June to $5.41 billion from $2.67 billion and $3.16 billion, respectively, in the year-ago period.

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson's mentor Jerry Holness joins as Indian women's 400m coach

Cong alleges Doval's son started hedge fund after note ban

Cong alleges Doval's son started hedge fund after note ban

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also asked the RBI to make public details of FDI inflows from Cayman islands since demonetisation.

ED attaches over Rs 150-crore assets of Unitech promoters

ED attaches over Rs 150-crore assets of Unitech promoters

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Properties worth over Rs 150 crore of real estate firm Unitech Group have been attached in a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Tuesday. The assets include a dozen of land pieces measuring a total of 48.56 acres in Gurgaon near Delhi.

Ratan Tata to divest all his 77,900 shares of FirstCry in upcoming IPO

Ratan Tata to divest all his 77,900 shares of FirstCry in upcoming IPO

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Veteran industrialist and former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata is looking to sell all 77,900 shares of Brainbees Solutions Ltd, which owns omnichannel baby and mother-care product platform FirstCry, in the upcoming IPO. Tata became an investor in the company in 2016 by infusing Rs 66 lakh initially. He was allotted preference shares of the company.

A few lessons from Vodafone's case

A few lessons from Vodafone's case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Hutchison Essar is an Indian Company, the controlling interest of Hutchison Essar is held by an SPV of Cayman Island (CGP Investments Holding Ltd). CGP is owned by Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd (HTIL), Hong Kong.

FIFA finance watchdog member arrested on corruption charges

FIFA finance watchdog member arrested on corruption charges

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

FIFA faces more embarrassment after a member of its financial watchdog was arrested on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering in the Cayman Islands.

FDI inflows in India cross $1 trillion

FDI inflows in India cross $1 trillion

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India have crossed the $1 trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally. According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the cumulative amount of FDI, including equity, reinvested earnings and other capital, stood at $1,033.40 billion during the said period.

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The regulator last week reached out to custodians for beneficial ownership information of investors coming from China, Hong Kong, and 11 other countries.

FDI equity inflows dip 24% to $20.48 bn in Q2

FDI equity inflows dip 24% to $20.48 bn in Q2

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in India declined 24 per cent to $20.48 billion in April-September 2023, dragged by lower inflows in computer hardware and software, telecom, auto and pharma, according to government data. FDI inflows stood at $26.91 billion during the first six months of the last fiscal. Inflows during January-March 2023 also contracted 40.55 per cent to $9.28 billion.

Factbox - Soccer officials arrested in Switzerland

Factbox - Soccer officials arrested in Switzerland

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Six football officials were arrested in Zurich early upon request from US authorities, suspected of receiving bribes worth millions of dollars, Swiss authorities said.

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The general secretary of the world players' union FIFPro has blasted FIFA.

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake missed the fastest 100 metres of the year by the blink of an eye on Wednesday, his 9.84 seconds a mere 0.02 behind world record holder and training partner Usain Bolt's mark.

US pips Mauritius as India's 2nd largest source of FDI

US pips Mauritius as India's 2nd largest source of FDI

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The US replaced Mauritius as the second largest source of foreign direct investment into India during 2020-21 with inflows of $13.82 billion, according to government data. Singapore remained the top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country for the third consecutive fiscal at $17.41 billion. During the last financial year, India attracted $5.64 billion in FDI from Mauritius, according to the data by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Changing complexion: Adani stocks now have prominent investor base

Changing complexion: Adani stocks now have prominent investor base

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Amid intense scrutiny from short-sellers and regulators, Adani group stocks have seen a significant shift in their shareholder base: Relatively opaque foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have given way to more recognisable investors and broad-based funds. The list of large public shareholders - those directly holding at least 1 per cent - is now dominated by entities, such as the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), US-based GQG Partners, Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company, and Qatar Investment Authority's INQ Holding.

India, Bermuda ink tax information exchange pact

India, Bermuda ink tax information exchange pact

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

India signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Bermuda on Thursday, the first in a series of such pacts.

Narayana Hrudayalaya to foray into Malaysia

Narayana Hrudayalaya to foray into Malaysia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The healthcare provider, currently building a hospital in the Cayman Islands, has now entered into an agreement with the Malaysian branch of the Columbia Asia Hospital to run its cardiology and cardiac care facility.

Singapore's new norms a shot in arm for Indian offshore funds

Singapore's new norms a shot in arm for Indian offshore funds

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Singapore is slated to bring in Singapore Variable Capital Company, a new legal entity which can be used as a vehicle for investment. SVACC is expected to simplify the process of redemption for open-ended funds.

FDI equity inflows dip 16% during Apr-Dec to $43.17 bn

FDI equity inflows dip 16% during Apr-Dec to $43.17 bn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows into India contracted by 16 per cent to $43.17 billion during the April-December 2021 period, according to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The inflows had stood at $51.47 billion during the corresponding period of the previous year. The total FDI inflows (which includes equity inflows, re-invested earnings and other capital) aggregated at $60.34 billion during the nine month period of the current fiscal year as against $67.5 billion in the year-ago period.

Why India can't do away with taxes

Why India can't do away with taxes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

the BJP is pitching for major reforms in the 'taxation regime' in its current form in India.

FIFA mess: Official charged with fraud, money-laundering

FIFA mess: Official charged with fraud, money-laundering

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A member of the financial watchdog committee at soccer's ruling body FIFA has been charged with fraud, money-laundering and breach of trust by police in the Cayman Islands.

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Pallikal loses in pre-quarters of World Open

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

India's Dipika Pallikal squandered a one-game lead and went down to Egypt's Raneem El Weleily in the pre-quarter-finals of the women's World Open Squash Championship in the Grand Cayman Islands, in the Caribbean. Pallikal, ranked world No 10 and seeded 13th in the tournament, lost to second seed Weleily 11-7, 9-11, 6-11, 5-11 in 38 minutes at the South Sound squash club on Wednesday.

Russia has highest divorce rate in the world

Russia has highest divorce rate in the world

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

According to the Demographic Yearbook -- a statistics collection put out by the United Nations -- there are five divorces per every 1,000 marriages in the country, reports the New York Daily News.

Rudolf Elmer: The man who blew the whistle on Swiss banks

Rudolf Elmer: The man who blew the whistle on Swiss banks

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

A former employee of Swiss bank Julius Baer, Rudolf Elmer shot into limelight as a whistleblower in 2008.

WestBridge invests $4 mn in BPO firm

WestBridge invests $4 mn in BPO firm

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

9 Crypto Exchanges Under ED Gaze

9 Crypto Exchanges Under ED Gaze

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

About 300 fintech firms are under investigation by the ED for allegedly partnering 38 non-banking financial companies for predatory lending practices to charge borrowers high interest rates.

New concerns raised on EU hedge fund plans

New concerns raised on EU hedge fund plans

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The European Union's attempt to regulate hedge funds will affect other classes of alternative investment such as real estate funds and investment trusts, lawyers studying the fine print of the new rules have warned.

Which is your favourite Dick Francis book? Tell us

Which is your favourite Dick Francis book? Tell us

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The writer may be dead, but his impeccable creations will remain immortalised forever in the hearts of millions of his fans. Here we ask our readers to speak about, share their memories of Dick Francis's favourite books. Please contribute your valuable thoughts in the message board below.

Thriller writer Dick Francis passes away

Thriller writer Dick Francis passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

He breathed his last on Sunday in his home in the Cayman Islands.

Afghanistan in final stage of World Cup qualifying

Afghanistan in final stage of World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

Afghanistan continued their remarkable rise in international cricket when they beat the Cayman Islands by 82 runs on Saturday to reach the final stage of the 2011 World Cup qualifying competition. Uganda also went through thanks to a 99-run win over hosts Argentina on the final day of world cricket league division three, a six-team tournament which also serves as part of the complex World Cup qualifying system.

Doval defamation: Court reserves order on whether to summon Ramesh, Caravan

Doval defamation: Court reserves order on whether to summon Ramesh, Caravan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Vivek, in his complaint, had said the magazine and Ramesh had attempted to "deliberately malign and defame" him to "settle scores with his father".

'Ivan the Terrible' heads for Cuba

'Ivan the Terrible' heads for Cuba

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The hurricane has left a swathe of destruction across the Caribbean, killing at least 60 so far.

Markets crash: Is P-note crackdown the reason?

Markets crash: Is P-note crackdown the reason?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

This route accounts for Rs 2.75 lakh crore of FPI holdings.