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Govt to infuse Rs 5,042 crore into BoB

Govt to infuse Rs 5,042 crore into BoB

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

According to the Scheme of Amalgamation, shareholders of Vijaya Bank will get 402 equity shares of BoB for every 1,000 shares held. In the case of Dena Bank, its shareholders will get 110 shares for every 1,000 shares of BoB.

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia took third place in Group C and will feature in a fourth phase of qualifiers in October alongside Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman.

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.

50:50 Chance Of An RBI Rate Cut

50:50 Chance Of An RBI Rate Cut

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'If it doesn't, it will continue with measures to infuse liquidity, signalling a new cycle,' predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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

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

Rediff.com3 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.

RBI rejects BoB's plan to send Anil Ambani firms to NCLT

RBI rejects BoB's plan to send Anil Ambani firms to NCLT

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The RBI rejection is a second blow to BoB - the lead bank of both companies -- after a Delhi high court order on August 18 stayed a move by BoB and the entire consortium of lenders to classify these accounts as fraud, restraining them from taking any other coercive action till the next hearing.

Bo Xilai's trial adjourns abruptly in China

Bo Xilai's trial adjourns abruptly in China

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai's high-profile trial was abruptly adjourned after prosecutors produced more evidence to nail the former Communist strongman, who in turn described his ex-police chief and a key witness as a "liar with extremely bad character."

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US in nearly 15 years.

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

OTT This Week: Romance, Revenge, Robots

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists everything that's there on OTT this week.

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Dubai-based billionaire BR Shetty has sued Bank of Baroda (BoB) and audit firm Ernst & Young (EY) in a New York court, accusing them of ignoring fictitious and fraudulent transactions that resulted in NMC Healthcare going bankrupt. Shetty is seeking $8 billion in damages in the suit that also names the top management of NMC Healthcare, and Netherlands-based Credit Europe Bank. A top NMC Healthcare official confirmed the development to Business Standard and said despite several meetings, senior BoB officials in India did not take remedial steps for fear of getting involved in an international ponzi scheme perpetrated by then senior management officials.

Muted deposit and credit growth sends PSB stocks into a tailspin

Muted deposit and credit growth sends PSB stocks into a tailspin

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Shares of state-owned bank stocks were under pressure on Monday due to muted deposit and credit growth numbers reported by these lenders in the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25 (FY25). The Nifty PSU Bank index was down 4 per cent, with Union Bank of India emerging as the biggest loser as its shares fell 7.5 per cent to close at Rs 114.7, followed by a 5.7 per cent drop in shares of Bank of Baroda (BoB) to Rs 228 and a 4.7 per cent slide in shares of Bank of India to Rs 99.8 on the National Stock Exchange.

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.

Markets join global selloff; Sensex sinks below 80k

Markets join global selloff; Sensex sinks below 80k

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Equity benchmark Sensex on Thursday plunged about 965 points to crash below the 80,000 level due to heavy selling in global equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate cuts next year. Besides, deep losses in consumer durables, banking and IT stocks amid foreign fund outflows added to the gloom, analysts said.

Chinese court upholds charges against Bo Xilai

Chinese court upholds charges against Bo Xilai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

In its judgment delivered at a packed room, the court sentenced Bo to life in prison on the bribery charges, 15 years for embezzlement and seven years for abuse of power

China's Bo Xilai under criminal investigation

China's Bo Xilai under criminal investigation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

China on Saturday launched a criminal investigation into disgraced Communist Party leader Bo Xilai's alleged offences, a day after he was stripped of his legal immunity and expelled from the country's Parliament.

Bo Xilai expelled from Chinese legislature

Bo Xilai expelled from Chinese legislature

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Chinese lawmakers on Friday expelled disgraced leader Bo Xilai from the parliament, completing his extirpation from politics and stripping him of immunity from prosecution for a series of corruption charges.

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

As quick commerce gains ground, emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are betting big on digital channels to drive growth. According to Aman Gupta, co-founder of wearables brand BoAt, new-age brands in India have been expanding at a much faster pace than expected, driven by digital channels like quick-commerce. "Investors doubted the potential of D2C brands when we started, but today there are multiple brands in the startup market that are growing on the shoulders of these digital channels," Gupta said while addressing a session at Razorpay's D2C and Retail Summit recently.

Bo Xilai expelled from China's Communist Party

Bo Xilai expelled from China's Communist Party

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Chinese Communist Party leader, Bo Xilai who was expelled from the party on Friday to face trial on a host of charges including sex, sleaze and corruption has also been removed from the membership of China's legislature, National People's Congress.

Special: The Bo Xilai I Met

Special: The Bo Xilai I Met

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

He was once tipped to be one of China's NextGen leaders, someone who would guide the Middle Kingdom's future for the next decade, once the present leadership retired. In a dramatic saga, unparalleled in contemporary China, Bo Xilai suddenly fell from grace these past weeks, his wife now accused of murder. Nikhil Lakshman, who met Bo a few times, recounts those encounters with a Chinese politician like none other.

'Severe' sentence demanded for Bo Xilai as trial ends

'Severe' sentence demanded for Bo Xilai as trial ends

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Communist China's biggest political trial in decades involving disgraced top politician Bo Xilai ended on Monday on an acrimonious note, with prosecutors demanding "severe" punishment for the defiant pro-Maoist leader who accused a key official witness of having illicit relations with his wife.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The US Fed interest rate decision, ongoing quarterly earnings, macroeconomic data and FII trading activity are the major triggers that will drive stock markets this week, analysts said. Investors would also track global market trends and the movement in global oil prices for further cues. "This week, the focus will shift to global cues, particularly the US markets," Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd said.

Chinese court upholds life sentence for Bo Xilai

Chinese court upholds life sentence for Bo Xilai

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

A Chinese high court on Friday rejected the appeal of disgraced Communist Party leader Bo Xilai and upheld his life sentence for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power in the country's biggest political scandal.

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples sighs Sukanya Verma.

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag regain World No 1 ranking!

Satwiksairaj-Chirag regain World No 1 ranking!

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have regained their top spot following their Thailand Open title triumph on Sunday.

Liquidation of Jet Airways only option, lenders tell SC

Liquidation of Jet Airways only option, lenders tell SC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Lenders of bankrupt airline Jet Airways, led by the State Bank of India (SBI), on Thursday told the Supreme Court that successful bidder Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC) was "unwilling" to pay the dues and that the "liquidation" was the only option left. The bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud was hearing the SBI-led consortium plea against the NCLAT's March order upholding ownership transfer of the bankrupt airline to JKC.

China's Bo Xilai admits role in misuse of official funds

China's Bo Xilai admits role in misuse of official funds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai on Saturday said he had not acted to stop the embezzlement of government funds by his wife, the first time he has admitted to any of the charges against him since his trial began two days ago.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The November 5 US presidential elections, Federal Reserve interest rate decision, trading activity of foreign investors, and the upcoming quarterly earnings from domestic firms are the major triggers that would influence sentiments in the equity market this week, analysts said. In an eventful week ahead, a host of macroeconomic data announcements and global trends would also drive the markets, experts said. "The upcoming week is poised to be eventful on the global front.

6 arrested in BoB forex fraud case

6 arrested in BoB forex fraud case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Enforcement Directorate is jointly probing the case.

The Biggest Hits Of 2024

The Biggest Hits Of 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

While 2023 saw many mega blockbusters (Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal), this year had only two.

BoR, ICICI merger deal gets shareholders' nod

BoR, ICICI merger deal gets shareholders' nod

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The meeting to approve the merger of Udaipur-based BoR with the country's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank got off to a chaotic start.

Banking system liquidity surplus touches Rs 1 trn, shows RBI data

Banking system liquidity surplus touches Rs 1 trn, shows RBI data

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

While liquidity in the banking system has turned surplus in the last few weeks, it could go back to deficit again, mainly due to corporate advance tax outflows. The net liquidity surplus of the banking system rose to touch Rs 1 trillion on Tuesday on the back of government spending, according to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India.

Bo Xilai's wife charged with British businessman's murder

Bo Xilai's wife charged with British businessman's murder

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai's wife and a helper working in their home have been charged with poisoning a British businessman to death, a case that triggered the downfall of the ruling Communist Party of China's powerful leader and rocked the country's politics.

Bo Xilai indicted for corruption, abuse of power in China

Bo Xilai indicted for corruption, abuse of power in China

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Disgraced former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai was Thursday charged with bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power by prosecutors in China's eastern Shandong Province.

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Japan's march to the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday as Hajime Moriyasu's side handed China a 3-1 defeat in Xiamen while Iran eked out a late 3-2 win over Kyrgyzstan and South Korea were held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine.

'NYT story of spying by Bo is GOSSIP'

'NYT story of spying by Bo is GOSSIP'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

A Chinese state run newspaper on Sunday dismissed a United States media report alleging that the sacked Communist Party leader Bo Xilai wire-tapped President Hu Jintao as a tabloid tidbit, fabricated from dinner table gossip."

PNB, BoB get new EDs

PNB, BoB get new EDs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Kamalesh Chandra Chakrabarty has joined Punjab National Bank as its executive director and K Ramakrishnan has taken over as executive director of Bank of Baroda.

India's current account deficit widens marginally to 1.1% of GDP in April-June

India's current account deficit widens marginally to 1.1% of GDP in April-June

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The country's current account deficit widened marginally to $9.7 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP in April-June 2024, as against $8.9 billion or 1 per cent in the year-ago period, Reserve Bank of India said on Monday. The crucial number representing the country's external sector strength has come on the heels of a surplus of $4.6 billion or 0.5 per cent of GDP recorded in the preceding January-March quarter. The Reserve Bank attributed the year-on-year widening in current account deficit to a rise in merchandise trade gap which was recorded at $65.1 billion in Q1 FY25 as compared to $56.7 billion in the year-ago period.

BoB to merge housing finance arm

BoB to merge housing finance arm

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Bank of Baroda is likely to merge its housing finance arm with itself in view of duplicating loan portfolio and increased cost of deposits and the need to maintain separate capital adequacy for BoB Housing Finance.

Startups Funding On Path To Recovery

Startups Funding On Path To Recovery

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Investors attribute the revival to the country's strong public markets, which are boosting confidence in initial public offering (IPO)-bound startups offering viable exit opportunities.