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Investors keep faith in Sahara, for now

Investors keep faith in Sahara, for now

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

It's business as usual for Sahara in some places, but collection agents fend tough questions from investors.

SC grants conditional bail to Subrata Roy

SC grants conditional bail to Subrata Roy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy was granted interim bail on Wednesday by the Supreme Court.

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'Given the emerging trends, it may be time for India to embrace digital banking,' notes Pradipta Bagchi.

RBI proposes stringent norms for wilful defaulters

RBI proposes stringent norms for wilful defaulters

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Reserve Bank on Thursday proposed tighter norms for treatment of wilful defaulters under which banks and other lenders will be required to examine all accounts with outstanding amount of Rs 25 lakh and more to see if the borrower is deliberately not repaying the loan. The central bank has issued a 'Draft Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters' on which comments have been invited till October 31. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the draft Master Direction expands the scope for regulated entities which can classify borrowers as wilful defaulters and broadens the definition of wilful default.

US telecom industry urges India to reevaluate policies

US telecom industry urges India to reevaluate policies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

TIA said it is very concerned over the discriminatory policy proposals that India is contemplating.

How a Rs 37,000-cr mountain rose against Sahara

How a Rs 37,000-cr mountain rose against Sahara

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

That's the amount payable by the Sahara group firms, according to Sebi's latest statement

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Congress on Monday alleged that a Chinese national played a 'dubious role' in the Adani Group's activities and asked the government if it was not concerned that the conglomerate may be involving that person in important defence contracts.

BCCI owes former Aus player Hodge money for IPL 2010!

BCCI owes former Aus player Hodge money for IPL 2010!

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The 46-year-old Brad Hodge had played 14 games for KTK, scoring 285 runs at an average of 35.63. He was bought by Kochi Tuskers for $US425,000 at the 2010 auction.

IMG wrestles with cons of coal block cancellation

IMG wrestles with cons of coal block cancellation

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The government's high-level panel looking into the controversial coal block allocations for captive mining has decided against cancelling three blocks, given to Nagpur-based Shree Veerangana Steels.

Karnataka withdraws ban on hijab; BJP flays Siddaramaiah's decision

Karnataka withdraws ban on hijab; BJP flays Siddaramaiah's decision

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The chief minister said no one should indulge in vote bank politics

Delayed project? Builder to be fined

Delayed project? Builder to be fined

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Realty Bill seeks its forfeiture in case of project delay.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

BCCI scraps broadcast deal with Nimbus

BCCI scraps broadcast deal with Nimbus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has scrapped its contract with broadcast rights holder Nimbus for defaulting on payments, and forfeited the bank guarantee amount of Rs 2,000 crore.

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Consensus remained elusive on a common BRICS currency as business leaders from the five-bloc nations debated the pivotal issue at a business forum on the periphery of a summit of the five-member bloc being hosted here by South Africa. In their two addresses at the Summit so far, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have made no or scant references to the issue either. "The BRICS Business Forum discussed the international payments system in detail. "Participants also debated the question of whether a BRICS currency is possible or desirable, with strong views expressed both for and against and little consensus reached," Sim Tshabalala, chief executive of Standard Bank Group, told several hundred captains of industry from the partner countries and over 40 other nations across the globe at the Summit.

Sahara accuses BCCI of betrayal of trust

Sahara accuses BCCI of "betrayal of trust"

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The Sahara Group on Wednesday accused the BCCI of "betrayal of trust" while rejecting claims of the Board that the IPL team is to be blamed for the controversy surrounding the franchise fee, leading to Pune Warriors pulling out of the Twenty20 tournament.

BCCI rejects Sahara's claim on arbitration impasse

BCCI rejects Sahara's claim on arbitration impasse

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India rejected the Sahara Group's claim that it failed to expedite the arbitration process to reduce franchisee fee, saying it acted as per rules and is not responsible for the situation.

7 Ways to Conquer Debt, Build Wealth

7 Ways to Conquer Debt, Build Wealth

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Break the chains of debt, invest in your future, and wave the flag of financial independence high. Freedom awaits, comrades. Let's conquer this battlefield together this Republic day, exhorts Vatsal Ramaiya.

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The jewellers and companies linked to Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi had allegedly colluded with PNB officers to obtain fake bank guarantees to get loan from overseas branches of Indian banks including Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank and UCO Bank.

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

While they have restructured loans, there is still question mark over the success of such a work-out

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The cash-strapped Deccan Chargers will remain terminated from the IPL after the Bombay high court on Thursday set aside a status quo order passed by an arbitrator on cessation of its membership in the league.

Deccan Chargers sold to Mumbai real estate firm

Deccan Chargers sold to Mumbai real estate firm

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The owners of the cash-strapped Deccan Chargers sold the Indian Premier League franchise to a real estate company for an undisclosed sum. Deccan Chronicle Holdings, which paid $107 million for the franchise in 2008, informed the stock exchanges on Friday of their decision to sell the team to Kamla Landmarc, a Mumbai-based real estate company.

Cong gets fresh IT notices for Rs 1,800 cr; alleges it's tax terrorism

Cong gets fresh IT notices for Rs 1,800 cr; alleges it's tax terrorism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ramesh alleged that through the "electoral bonds scam", the Bharatiya Janata Party has collected Rs 8,200 crore and used the route of "pre-paid, post-paid, post-raid bribes and shell companies".

Govt decides to deallocate one more mine

Govt decides to deallocate one more mine

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The government on Monday decided to deallocate one more mine - Gourangdih ABC-- jointly given to JSW Steel and Himachal Emerging Markets Trade Association besides deduction of bank guarantees of two allottees for failing to develop mines within time.

IMG skirts decision on coal block cancellation

IMG skirts decision on coal block cancellation

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Meeting in the midst of a raging controversy, an inter-ministerial group on coal blocks on Monday skirted a decision on cancelling allotments of 58 mines, but firmed up the guidelines for forfeiting of bank guarantees for failure to develop them.

New compensation norms for private, foreign bank honchos

New compensation norms for private, foreign bank honchos

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The regulator said if the variable pay is up to 200 per cent of the fixed pay, at least 50 per cent of it should be in non-cash, and if the variable pay is above 200 per cent, 67 per cent of it should be paid via non-cash instruments.

42% OBC quota in panchayats if Cong comes to power: Rahul in T'gana

42% OBC quota in panchayats if Cong comes to power: Rahul in T'gana

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

This will pave the way for emergence of 24,000 new panchayat-level leaders in Telangana, he said.

Same old story? How banks ignored alerts

Same old story? How banks ignored alerts

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Despite the rating agency CARE withdrawing the ratings assigned to the bank facilities of FIPL "with immediate effect" following the receipt of a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the banks, Modi's company received uninterrupted letters of undertaking (LoUs) from PNB, which were honoured by other banks until a few weeks ago.

JSW Steel sweetens offer by Rs 400 cr to close Bhushan Power deal

JSW Steel sweetens offer by Rs 400 cr to close Bhushan Power deal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The closure of BPSL would add about three million tonnes capacity to JSW Steel's existing 18 million tonnes.

BJP resorts to cartoon campaign against Cong LS candidates in Chhattisgarh

BJP resorts to cartoon campaign against Cong LS candidates in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

While the BJP said it has only portrayed some incidents, which happened during the previous Congress regime through the cartoons which are not meant to hurt anyone, the grand old party accused it of releasing such illustrations out of frustration.

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The tribunal said the AOL has been engaging in multiple litigations in order to not pay the fine.

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the principal committee, constituted for rejuvenation of Yamuna, to inspect the site on river floodplains where a three-day festival was organised by Art of Living under the patronage of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Credit to priority sectors as well as small and medium industries will be discussed to find ways to accelerate economic growth.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

ABG-Kolkata Port tussle headed for arbitration

ABG-Kolkata Port tussle headed for arbitration

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

ABG close to winning bid for container-handling berth at Haldia.

Why Sahara pulled out of IPL: Full statement

Why Sahara pulled out of IPL: Full statement

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Sahara Group pulled out of the Indian Premier League following financial dispute with the BCCI.

Sahara's Pune Warriors pulls out of IPL

Sahara's Pune Warriors pulls out of IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The Sahara India Group pulled its team Pune Warriors India out of the Indian Premier League following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to encash the bank guarantee after they failed to pay the franchisee fee.

No getting away from surge in bank NPAs in new year

No getting away from surge in bank NPAs in new year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

About 50 per cent of the accounts that availed of the EMI moratorium amid the pandemic, which made things worse in an already slowing economy, are expected to be restructured, and of these accounts that would undergo restructuring, one-third, or Rs 6-9 trillion, could turn into NPAs.

Nagal savours big payday after injuries and hard work

Nagal savours big payday after injuries and hard work

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'From where I started, I was pretty proud of myself to be able to give myself another chance to be here, to qualify and play a second round. It's a good feeling.'

Is the IPL's brand value diminishing?

Is the IPL's brand value diminishing?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

With prices of new franchises dropping, the team valuations, instead of going up, seem heading south. One major reason for that could be the numerous issues the T20 league has faced over the years, and growing friction between franchises owners.

BCCI floats tender for new IPL franchise

BCCI floats tender for new IPL franchise

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

After terminating cash-strapped Deccan Chargers from the Indian Premier League, the BCCI began the process of finding a new team by floating tender notices for a fresh franchise.