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Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte resigns; Srinivas Pallia named new chief

Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte resigns; Srinivas Pallia named new chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Indian IT major Wipro on Saturday announced the resignation of its CEO Thierry Delaporte and named Srinivas Pallia as the new chief executive officer effective immediately. Wipro's Board noted the resignation of Delaporte with effect from April 6, 2024, the company said in a BSE filing, and added he will be relieved from the employment of the company with effect from the close of business hours on May 31, 2024.

'Tax buoyancy can't continue year after year'

'Tax buoyancy can't continue year after year'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'The revenue projection arises out of all sectors doing well and the formalisation of the economy helps in making sure the tax domain gets widened.'

Why Don't These Banks Have A Chairman?

Why Don't These Banks Have A Chairman?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Indian Bank, and Central Bank of India don't have a non-executive chairman.

DJB contract bribes transferred to officials, AAP: ED

DJB contract bribes transferred to officials, AAP: ED

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday levelled fresh allegations of corruption against the Aam Aadmi Party, saying a former Delhi Jal Board chief engineer had 'transferred' Rs 2 crore of bribe money to his colleagues in the department and the ruling party in Delhi as election funds.

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.

Why companies are chary of independent directors

Why companies are chary of independent directors

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

As many as 104 listed companies have fewer independent directors than mandated by the regulations, according to the figures from Prime Database, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Reserve Bank supersedes boards of Srei firms

Reserve Bank supersedes boards of Srei firms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Reserve Bank on Monday superseded the boards of Srei Infrastructure Finance as well as Srei Equipment Finance, citing concerns over governance and payment defaults, and decided to refer the two NBFCs for resolution under the insolvency law. This is only the second time in as many years that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is referring entities for the resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) after taking first ever such step in the case of DHFL back in 2019. Superseding the boards of the crisis-hit Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL), the RBI has appointed Rajneesh Sharma, former Chief General Manager of Bank of Baroda as the administrator to manage the affairs of the two companies.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

ED files money-laundering case against Kerala CM's daughter

ED files money-laundering case against Kerala CM's daughter

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money-laundering case against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan and her IT firm for receiving 'illegal payments' from a Kochi-based private firm, official sources said on Wednesday.

TMC leaders end 24-hr dharna at Delhi police station

TMC leaders end 24-hr dharna at Delhi police station

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Raising slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders ended their 24-hour protest at the Mandir Marg police station in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, a day after they were detained while staging a dharna outside the Election Commission's office.

ED issues fresh summons to Kerala ex-FM Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case

ED issues fresh summons to Kerala ex-FM Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The 71-year-old politician has been asked to depose at the agency office in Kochi on January 12, they said.

EC sets up special panel to curb cash distribution, with eye on TN

EC sets up special panel to curb cash distribution, with eye on TN

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

CEC Sunil Arora will meet former heads of Central Board of Direct Taxes and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on Friday to discuss ways to keep a check on black money disbursements in South India, especially Tamil Nadu.

RBI hikes interest rate by 40 bps; EMIs to become expensive

RBI hikes interest rate by 40 bps; EMIs to become expensive

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday increased the benchmark lending rate by 40 basis points (bps) to 4.40 per cent in a bid to contain inflation, which has remained stubbornly above the target zone of 6 per cent for the last three months. The decision follows an unscheduled meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), with all six members unanimously voting for a rate hike while maintaining the accommodative stance. While the inflation has remained above the targetted 6 per cent since January, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the inflation print in April is also likely to be high.

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The bill to amend the IIM Act of 2017 was introduced in the Lok Sabha last Friday amid disruptions by opposition members over the Manipur violence issue.

RBI may have to restructure its key committees

RBI may have to restructure its key committees

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The government has proposed "drastic changes" in the rules framed to retune the composition of three committees of the RBI: Board for Financial Supervision, the Board for Payment and Settlement Systems and the Committee of the Central Board.

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.'

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 'panchnama' document showed that the ED team took with it just two Gmail account downloads and three family phones from Kumar's house, Atishi claimed.

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The top court had come down heavily on the ED and said it is not expected to be "vindictive" in its conduct and must act with utmost probity and fairness.

May have under-reported India income, BBC tells tax dept

May have under-reported India income, BBC tells tax dept

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

British broadcaster BBC has communicated to the income-tax department that some of its past income, for its operations in India, could have gone unreported during the statutory filing of returns and hence it would like to amend it, official sources said on Wednesday.

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), official sources said on Saturday.

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The RBI was not party to the decision to demonetize 500 and 1,000-rupee notes, which was taken at the highest level of India's political leadership.

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

85% Paytm wallet users not to face disruption: RBI Guv

85% Paytm wallet users not to face disruption: RBI Guv

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As many as 80-85 per cent Paytm wallet users will not face any disruption because of regulatory actions, and the remaining users have been advised to link their apps to other banks, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India on January 31 barred Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) from accepting deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups in any customer accounts.

Planned after Mumbai terror attack, Modi likely to launch NATGRID soon

Planned after Mumbai terror attack, Modi likely to launch NATGRID soon

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"Had corona (COVID-19) not been there, the prime minister would have dedicated NATGRID to the country. I am hopeful that the prime minister will dedicate NATGRID to the country in some time," Union home minister Amit Shah said during the 51st Foundation Day event of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) here on September 4.

After 12 years, RBI set to modify fit-and-proper norms for bank directors

After 12 years, RBI set to modify fit-and-proper norms for bank directors

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

These changes will entail a relook at the various laws governing banks in the country - the two Bank Nationalisation Acts (passed in 1970 and 1980); the State Bank of India (SBI) Act of 1955; and the Companies Act of 2013.

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Campaigning not a fundamental right: ED opposes Kejri's bail in SC

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a fresh affidavit filed in the top court, the ED said no political leader has ever been granted interim bail for campaigning even if he is not contesting polls.

Must be careful about staying films, says SC, refuses 3rd Kerala Story plea

Must be careful about staying films, says SC, refuses 3rd Kerala Story plea

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain for a third time a petition challenging the CBFC certification granted to controversial movie The Kerala Story, saying courts must be very careful while staying exhibition of films.

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Punjab chief minister said he was asked by Kejriwal to visit different places for campaigning for INDIA bloc candidates.

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hafeez said the board would factor in a players' workload ahead of next year's T20 World Cup before giving him a 'No Objection Certificate'(NOC) to take part in one of the growing number of lucrative franchise leagues around the world.

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday alleged that bribe money generated from corruption in a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) contract was 'passed on' as election funds to the Aam Aadmi Party that rules the national capital.

Why This 2-Time MP Won't Contest Polls

Why This 2-Time MP Won't Contest Polls

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'If businessmen should be included in the political process -- which is essential in my opinion -- they need to have the freedom to express themselves and to take stands against the government of the day, without fear of reprisals and attacks on their business.'

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The federal probe agency has also called for documents and the recording of statements of some company executives under provisions of the FEMA, they said.

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The saving grace of Shankar's expanded universe is the masterful precision with which Kamal Haasan drops himself into a messy setup, only slightly to elevate the pulpy tendencies of Shankar's vision, observes Arjun Menon.

SBI to invest up to Rs 1,760 cr in Yes Bank's FPO

SBI to invest up to Rs 1,760 cr in Yes Bank's FPO

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Yes Bank said it has received approval from the Capital Raising Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank for raising funds by a way of FPO.

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

A top-class board is important from a systemic point of view, more so at a time when the wider financial world and India Inc is chasing the same talent as banks.

Former IL&FS directors got lucrative paychecks even as firm collapsed

Former IL&FS directors got lucrative paychecks even as firm collapsed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Even erstwhile independent directors were being paid substantial remuneration including commission. The median annual salary of IL&FS employees was Rs 13.1 lakh.

VHP says it won't allow screening of Adipurush in cinemas

VHP says it won't allow screening of Adipurush in cinemas

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Ravana in the teaser of Adipurush, claiming that it 'ridiculed Hindu society'.

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories.