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Airtel takes a leaf out of Jio as telecom battle intensifies

Airtel takes a leaf out of Jio as telecom battle intensifies

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

When, recently, Bharti Airtel announced a Rs 21,000 crore rights issue, analysts pointed out that its structure was similar to that of Reliance's issue in June 2020. One similarity is that shareholders in both companies have to pay only 25 per cent of the money on application. The rest is to be paid in two tranches. In Bharti Airtel's case, it is within 36 months; in Reliance Jio's, it is within 17 months.

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Dalmiya set to be re-elected CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya is set to be elected unopposed in a straightforward affair at the Cricket Association of Bengal's 82nd Annual General Meeting in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Gautam Adani seeks to clear the air on 'Mauritius funds'

Gautam Adani seeks to clear the air on 'Mauritius funds'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Weeks after confusion over three Mauritius-based funds whipsawing shares of Adani group firms, billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday said that "twisted narrative" seems to imply that companies have regulatory powers over their shareholders and can compel disclosures. Shares of port-to-energy group nosedived last month after reports that accounts of three of the six Mauritius-based funds that have invested most of their money in Adani group firms had been frozen by the national share depository. The three funds owned about $6 billion of shares across the conglomerate.

Markets break seven-day winning streak

Markets break seven-day winning streak

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The NSE Nifty settled at 5,257, down 17 points. The market breadth was negative, out of 2,982 shares traded, 1,796 declined and 1,051 advanced on the BSE.

Raymond's scion Gautam Singhania to contest in FIA elections

Raymond's scion Gautam Singhania to contest in FIA elections

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

If elected, Singhania will become a member of the FIA World Motor Sports Council Board and will represent the FMSCI as its Titular.

Bourses ask cos to comply with corporate governance norms

Bourses ask cos to comply with corporate governance norms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The latest directive by the two stock exchanges also comes ahead of a new Corporate Governance Code to be implemented by the capital markets watchdog for all listed companies with effect from October 1.

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Former medium pacer Kuruvilla, who was backed by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) bigwigs, was preferred over a more decorated Ajit Agarkar from the west zone.

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar has said that the amendment of the BCCI constituition in 2012 regarding president's post was done to ensure that BJP heavyweight Arun Jaitley became board chief in 2014 instead of N Srinivasan going for a second term.

Govt to press ahead with PSU stake sale: Sitharaman

Govt to press ahead with PSU stake sale: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The government will press ahead with the sale of public sector companies that have been approved by the Cabinet, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Highlighting that FDI flow into India is much higher compared to other emerging economies, she said India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, ability to do reforms and a stable government help attract long-term foreign funds into Indian businesses.

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Preferring to play safe, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the whole IPL spot-fixing saga will become clear once the Supreme Court verdict is out in the open.

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

After LVB, Dhanlaxmi Bank shareholders oust CEO Sunil Gurbaxani

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

While Dhanlaxmi Bank faces governance issues similar to those in Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the financial profile of the Kerala-based bank is better.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes. His entire panel won their respective contests.

Lorgat-Patel meeting fails to break impasse on India's tour of SA

Lorgat-Patel meeting fails to break impasse on India's tour of SA

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

India's tour of South Africa will be confirmed only after the BCCI's annual general meeting later this month it was revealed on Tuesday after its secretary, Sanjay Patel, met with Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat in Dubai over the issue.

BJP not to announce CM face in Assam before polls: State chief

BJP not to announce CM face in Assam before polls: State chief

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The BJP will not announce the chief ministerial candidate before the Assam polls and a decision in this regard will be taken by its Parliamentary Board at the time of forming the next government, the saffron party state unit president Ranjeet Kumar Dass said on Monday.

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as the 39th BCCI president on Wednesday, but he will have a curtailed tenure of around nine months as he would need to demit office by the end of July, next year as per the provisions of new constitutions, which makes 'Cooling Off' period mandatory after six years in office.

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Stamp of approval on CEO's strategy and long-term goal for the company

BCCI conflict of interest rule: Players may face multiple restrictions

BCCI conflict of interest rule: Players may face multiple restrictions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

In what comes as a surprise move by the Indian cricket board, the BCCI is mulling to apply conflict of interest rules for current cricketers, who, in effect, will not be allowed to have business interest in player-management companies which represent them.

Lockdown puts question mark over corporate results

Lockdown puts question mark over corporate results

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Most listed corporate entities in the country are in a fix. With the sudden declaration in late March of a nationwide lockdown to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, the final calculations of their financial results for the year 2019-20 (FY20) are hanging in limbo. Till April 19, only 41 of the 3,947 companies listed on the BSE have managed to finalise the dates for the declaration of their yearly financial results.

Modi attacks Congress over bad loans, calls it biggest UPA scam

Modi attacks Congress over bad loans, calls it biggest UPA scam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The PM blamed the UPA regime for the problems in the banking sector.

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

MSK Prasad is new chief selector

MSK Prasad is new chief selector

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Last year, Prasad was appointed as selector in place of Roger Binny from South Zone.

Restoring people's confidence is BCCI's priority: Thakur

Restoring people's confidence is BCCI's priority: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The newly-elected secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India said all necessary steps will be taken to strengthen the board and take cricket to new heights.

Restoring people's confidence is BCCI's priority: Thakur

Restoring people's confidence is BCCI's priority: Thakur

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The newly-elected secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India said all necessary steps will be taken to strengthen the board and take cricket to new heights.

Uncertainty looms large at the Delhi Stock Exchange, what next?

Uncertainty looms large at the Delhi Stock Exchange, what next?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Delhi Stock Exchange's (DSE) struggle to end its life without hurting the diverse interests of its multiple stakeholders will continue into another year.

As per SC directive, Srinivasan won't assume charge: Shukla

As per SC directive, Srinivasan won't assume charge: Shukla

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The newly appointed BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that N Srinivasan "wouldn't assume charge as per Supreme Court directive" and the Tamil Nadu strongman has made it clear to the members of the board.

C K Birla steps down as chairman of Hindustan Motors

C K Birla steps down as chairman of Hindustan Motors

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The decision reflected Birla's thinking that his stepping down would pave the way for the entry of strategic investors and allow for greater flexibility during discussions, the company said.

Anil Ambani's RCap to shut two lending arms by December

Anil Ambani's RCap to shut two lending arms by December

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Reliance Capital has two credit verticals -- Reliance Commercial Finance and Reliance Home Finance -- with a cumulative asset of over Rs 25,000 crore.

'What players do after bookies approach them is biggest problem'

'What players do after bookies approach them is biggest problem'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said the Board will have to strengthen its Anti-Corruption Unit to deal with these kind of issues.

BCCI elections: Tamil Nadu, Haryana set to lose voting rights

BCCI elections: Tamil Nadu, Haryana set to lose voting rights

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Non-compliant state units like Tamil Nadu and Haryana risk losing their voting rights in the BCCI but their cricketing activities will not be affected after the elections, COA chief Vinod Rai said.

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The issue also underscores the growing scrutiny by investors and voting advisory firms of the performance of board members.

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Don't run IOA office as one-man show, IOA secretary Rajeev Mehta tells chief Narinder Batra in a stinging letter.

Spotlight on Srinivasan again in BCCI Working Committee meet

Spotlight on Srinivasan again in BCCI Working Committee meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court might have refused to grant him relief but a defiant N Srinivasan is expected to attempt a comeback as BCCI President after being forced to step aside, when the Board officials gather for the final Working Committee meeting before next month's AGM in Kolkata on Sunday.

'Chautala was never IOA president so can how he be made Life President?'

'Chautala was never IOA president so can how he be made Life President?'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A day after Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala were named Life Presidents of the Indian Olympic Association, a top official of the IOA on Wednesday questioned the move, pointing out that it violated the Constitution of the top sports body.

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

Rediff.com3 May 2019

It has been learnt that, as of now, the CoA will not hand over the matter to the IPL's Ethics Commitee comprising acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

We are geared up to fulfil SC-given mandate, says Vinod Rai

We are geared up to fulfil SC-given mandate, says Vinod Rai

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Unfazed by the delaying tactics adopted by the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India at its last SGM, the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has strengthened its resolve to implement the mandate given to them by the apex court.

Decision to ban Modi was a unanimous one: Shukla

Decision to ban Modi was a unanimous one: Shukla

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Former BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has said the decision to slap ex IPL chairman Lalit Modi with a life ban was a "unanimous" decision and there was no ambiguity in the verdict by the cricket board.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

Shirke elected unopposed as BCCI secretary

Shirke elected unopposed as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Incumbent Ajay Shirke was on Wednesday elected unopposed as the BCCI Secretary at the Board's 87th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. Shirke was the lone BCCI functionary to file his nomination for the post on Tuesday. The 62-year-old became the secretary in July after Anurag Thakur was elevated as the President with Shashank Manohar opting to quit BCCI for the ICC chairmanship.

BCCI combine reneged: Abdullah

BCCI combine reneged: Abdullah

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said a consensus had been worked out by which Ranbir Singh Mahendra would continue for another year following which Sharad Pawar would take over the BCCI in 2006.