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In defence of small shareholders

In defence of small shareholders

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Sebi to fix promoters' side deals with PE investors

Sebi bats for ploughing PF money into equities

Sebi bats for ploughing PF money into equities

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The EPFO, which has 50 million subscribers, provides annual interest of 8.75 per cent on provident fund deposits.

CBI's 2nd chargesheet in Ishrat case does NOT name Amit Shah

CBI's 2nd chargesheet in Ishrat case does NOT name Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday lodged a second chargesheet in the Ishrat Jehan fake encounter case against former Intelligence Bureau special director Rajinder Kumar and three officers.

Wives, sisters become company directors to meet Sebi deadline

Wives, sisters become company directors to meet Sebi deadline

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Women of the family rush to become directors of firms to meet Sebi deadline.

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A team of senior lawyers set up by the Supreme Court to report to it on the situation in the Patiala House courts where JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar was produced on Wednesday, said there was "complete breakdown of law and order" and an atmosphere of "fear and terror" prevailed there and the police did not act.

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Jaitley, others pitch India story before global investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, along with other senior ministers, on Tuesday pitched India growth story before 21 large global investors

A regulation that underwent at least 30 changes in past five years

A regulation that underwent at least 30 changes in past five years

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

If there is one regulation that has undergone the highest number of changes over the past five years, it is the Issue of Capital Disclosure Requirements (ICDR) Regulations.

Sebi pitches for more competition, listing of stock exchanges

Sebi pitches for more competition, listing of stock exchanges

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Capital markets regulator Sebi Chairman U K Sinha advocated the listing of bourses and greater competition among exchanges.

Sebi announces new set of ESOP regulations

Sebi announces new set of ESOP regulations

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The decision was taken at a board meeting of Sebi held in Mumbai.

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

His comments came in response to a query on whether Securities and Exchange Board of India would be initiating action against MCX-SX which rejigged its board yesterday amid continuing payment crisis at its group firm National Spot Exchange Ltd.

'Rana told cops he planned terror act; no evidence that Modi was target'

'Rana told cops he planned terror act; no evidence that Modi was target'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

One of the three men killed along with Ishrat Jahan had told THE Gujarat police prior to the alleged fake encounter that he planned to commit terrorist act in Ahmedabad but the Central Bureau of Investigation found "no evidence" that they had come here "to kill" Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the agency has said in its charge sheet in the 2004 case.

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Identifying cyber crime as a major threat, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha recently said such attacks are occurring these days in a more sophisticated manner.

UK council withdraws permission to Burhan Wani rally

UK council withdraws permission to Burhan Wani rally

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The rally was being planned by UK-based Kashmiri groups to mark the first death anniversary of the commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist outfit killed in a gun battle with Indian armed forces in the Kashmir Valley on July 8 last year.

Ishrat's family likely to challenge denial to prosecute IB officials

Ishrat's family likely to challenge denial to prosecute IB officials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Ishrat Jahan's family is likely to challenge the Union home ministry's decision not to prosecute four Intelligence Bureau officials in the alleged encounter case.

Patiala House turns battleground: Kanhaiya Kumar roughed up by lawyers

Patiala House turns battleground: Kanhaiya Kumar roughed up by lawyers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The journalist, identified as Anwar of news channel CNN IBN, said despite heavy police deployment, clashes erupted in the court complex and the cops' presence did not deter the lawyers from shouting slogans and fighting with journalists and students.

Ishrat encounter: I was just following orders, says Vanzara

Ishrat encounter: I was just following orders, says Vanzara

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Jailed Gujarat IPS officer D G Vanzara on Friday told a special CBI court that he executed the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter on orders given by his superior on the basis of inputs received from the Intelligence Bureau.

General Bakshi not to resign, may be elevated to new job

General Bakshi not to resign, may be elevated to new job

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

General Bakshi is understood to have been assured by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar that the process was under way to appoint him as India's first tri-service commander, a post that would, at least nominally, place him senior to General Rawat.

Will ageing warhorse Gogoi cross the hurdles this time?

Will ageing warhorse Gogoi cross the hurdles this time?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Maybe one of the reasons for the party to prefer Gogoi is that he combines administrative and financial acumen that is rare.

Why investing in IPOs may not always be a great idea

Why investing in IPOs may not always be a great idea

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Financial planners also believe that retail investors should avoid the IPOs or direct stock route because it is too risky for them.

New Army chief: Why the govt ignored seniority

New Army chief: Why the govt ignored seniority

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Defence ministry says the focus was on suitability and merit for the selection of the new Army chief.

Domestic investors plan to seek FIIs support on Maruti deal

Domestic investors plan to seek FIIs support on Maruti deal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Maruti Suzuki India is facing stiff resistance from private sector mutual funds and insurance companies, which own almost 7 per cent of the company, for its decision to allow Suzuki to make cars for the Indian car-maker at a proposed plant in Gujarat instead of manufacturing vehicles itself.

Sebi clears new corporate governance norms; mutual fund policy

Sebi clears new corporate governance norms; mutual fund policy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The new norms were cleared by the Securities and Exchange Board of India in New Delhi on Thursday and the relevant provisions would be incorporated in the listing agreement soon, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha said.

Modi hints at larger role for pvt sector in nuke energy

Modi hints at larger role for pvt sector in nuke energy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Indicating a greater role of the private sector in the field of nuclear energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there was a need to tap additional sources of investments for the ambitious expansion programme.

Sebi warns MFs over breaches

Sebi warns MFs over breaches

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Sinha says many fund houses not abiding by rules on minimum number of investors, awareness funds

Sebi to come out with detailed corporate disclosure guidelines

Sebi to come out with detailed corporate disclosure guidelines

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The regulator also said that it would have a re-look at the delisting guidelines.

Sebi chief appointment: Yes, do employ her for a better future

Sebi chief appointment: Yes, do employ her for a better future

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The Union finance ministry has called for applications to the coveted post of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Sebi steps up vigil on black money in stock markets

Sebi steps up vigil on black money in stock markets

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Sebi has put in place a strong deterrence to check any misuse of participatory notes.

Sebi, RBI mull fund-raising restraint on wilful defaulters

Sebi, RBI mull fund-raising restraint on wilful defaulters

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

To facilitate such restrictions on entities found to have 'wilfully' defaulted on bank loans, the Reserve Bank is exploring ways to share details of these defaulters with Sebi on a real time basis.

RIL, ONGC, BP, Cairn demand immediate hike in natural gas price

RIL, ONGC, BP, Cairn demand immediate hike in natural gas price

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

As the government began consultations with stakeholders on raising gas prices, gas producers and consumers met a committee of secretaries separately with their pleas on the issue.

Private placement to 30 million investors? Sebi chief perplexed

Private placement to 30 million investors? Sebi chief perplexed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Sebi has been engaged in a long-running case with Sahara group over refund of more than Rs 24,000 crore (about $five billion) collected by two Sahara companies from more than three crore investors through issue of certain bonds.

Private placement to 30 million investors? Sebi chief perplexed

Private placement to 30 million investors? Sebi chief perplexed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Sebi has been engaged in a long-running case with Sahara group over refund of more than Rs 24,000 crore (about $five billion) collected by two Sahara companies from more than three crore investors through issue of certain bonds.

IPO ads can be innovative, but risk disclosures must: Sebi

IPO ads can be innovative, but risk disclosures must: Sebi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

In their advertisements to attract investors to public offers, companies can be more creative and innovative as long as they are not misleading and contain necessary disclosures of associated risks and other facts, Sebi chief U K Sinha feels.

Sebi to drop mandatory IPO grading to boost primary market

Sebi to drop mandatory IPO grading to boost primary market

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

In a bid to boost the dormant primary market, regulator Sebi said it is ready to review the mandatory grading of initial public offers.

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Poor disclosure among India-listed firms is a turnoff for foreign investors.

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Sebi's suggestions are good but investors should not become overconfident.

Ishrat chargesheet: CBI targets IB officials, spares Amit Shah

Ishrat chargesheet: CBI targets IB officials, spares Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to delve in detail the role of four Intelligence Bureau officials, including the former Special Director Rajinder Kumar, in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case in its supplementary charge sheet which has been finalised.

PM Modi asks secretaries to approach him directly

PM Modi asks secretaries to approach him directly

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

In a first, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the secretaries of all the government departments collectively and asked them to directly get in touch with him to resolve issues and expedite decision-making.

Rs 1.35 trillion bank bailout: 6 Qs for Jaitley

Rs 1.35 trillion bank bailout: 6 Qs for Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Without bringing sound governance and technical capabilities into the RBI's work, injecting new money sets the stage for a next wave of bad behaviour by banks, warns Ajay Shah.

Dengue menace: 12 deaths, 1,900 fresh cases in past week

Dengue menace: 12 deaths, 1,900 fresh cases in past week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Twelve people died of dengue and over 1,900 fresh cases have been reported in the past one week.