News for 'Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs'

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

IL&FS auditors Deloitte, BSR to be prosecuted

IL&FS auditors Deloitte, BSR to be prosecuted

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

But it does not mention its views on the government demand to ban these two auditors for five years from business.

Top bureaucrat takes a jibe at RBI

Top bureaucrat takes a jibe at RBI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Garg is the finance ministry's primary liaison with the RBI.

Jet lenders to take steep haircut of 95%

Jet lenders to take steep haircut of 95%

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Jalan Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for the grounded Jet Airways, will make a total cash infusion of Rs 1,375 crore in the airline and lenders will take a steep haircut on their admitted claims of over Rs 7,800 crore under the approved resolution plan. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on June 22, approved the consortium's resolution plan for Jet Airways, which has been undergoing insolvency resolution process since June 2019. The carrier shuttered operations in April 2019.

Net widens on IPO rigging

Net widens on IPO rigging

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Multiple agencies to probe, regulatory crackdown on more companies expected.

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

'Govt approval for CEO salary not called for'

'Govt approval for CEO salary not called for'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The G-20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors at London recently discussed the issue of high salary and bonuses.

Three months on, R-Power still in search of a CEO

Three months on, R-Power still in search of a CEO

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Reliance Power is yet to get a new CEO after J P Chalasani quit as managing director and chief executive officer.

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Modi has appointed P K Sinha, who superannuated as cabinet secretary on Friday, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), he said.

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In a major relief to stressed assets, the Cabinet approved the proposed IBC amendment that the licences, permits, concessions, and clearances for a corporate debtor cannot be terminated or suspended or not renewed during the moratorium period. The Cabinet also allowed amending the code to streamline the corporate insolvency resolution process and protect last-mile funding to boost investment in financially distressed sectors.

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'The PCA framework was revised and tightened in April 2017, but there was no discussion in any board meeting. The government does not know the rationale behind revising the framework and how the RBI arrived at it. Similarly, there was no discussion in the board meeting on the revised NPA framework,' said an official.

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Specific sections of the Companies Act need to be amended to empower Sebi to regulate or take penal action against an unlisted entity and its promoters for violating the insider trading and other securities norms.

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The government wants the RBI to part with most of its profit as dividend.

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

CBI registers 46 cases in Saradha chit fund scam

CBI registers 46 cases in Saradha chit fund scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday registered a record number of 46 cases in a day in connection with its probe in the Rs 10,000-crore Saradha chit fund scam naming Trinamool Congress' sitting Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh as one of the accused.

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Uttam Prakash Agarwal alleged that Citax and Braich offers were incomplete and did not include firm commitment as to the price, size, timings, confirmation from the banks about availability of the funds.

Will HPCL, too, get the coveted Maharatna status?

Will HPCL, too, get the coveted Maharatna status?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

If cleared, the ONGC arm will become the first subsidiary company of an existing Maharatna to get into this superior league among government-owned entities.

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The task force has provided probe agencies with a list of attributes, including disproportionate investments, debt, advances or cash, to red-flag such firms.

FSSAI, food companies bridging trust deficit

FSSAI, food companies bridging trust deficit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The measures include operationalising of standards on food additives for use in various categories.

Why more changes are likely in bankruptcy law

Why more changes are likely in bankruptcy law

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas said the issue is how the interests of stakeholders are to be balanced

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The main purpose of the meeting is to assess their views on reforms that are required to attract long-term capital into the country.

Legal girding at SKS Microfinance over Akula's comeback talks

Legal girding at SKS Microfinance over Akula's comeback talks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Trust explores options on reinduction of ousted founder on board as firm closes ranks.

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit also cancelled the leases of Amrapali's properties granted by the Noida and Greater Noida authorities and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate alleged money laundering by CMD Anil Sharma and other directors and senior officials of the group.

How new norms will regulate direct selling

How new norms will regulate direct selling

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Compliance costs and legal scrutiny could rise.

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Likely to select from 3 shortlisted; follows Sanjeev Kaushik's refusal to take the job if made to retire from IAS

Saradha scam: CBI searches former Union Minister's residence

Saradha scam: CBI searches former Union Minister's residence

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

There are four first information reports against Saradha Group in which it is alleged that thousands of investors were allegedly duped by the company officials and their associates who swindled their deposits.

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'If you talk about any kind of equality, you are under attack.'

RBI may ease lending norms for MSMEs; fund to NBFCs still a sticking point

RBI may ease lending norms for MSMEs; fund to NBFCs still a sticking point

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

RBI may also be open to injecting liquidity through open market purchases of bonds but is resisting relaxing capital buffers for banks.

It's time for companies to come clean

It's time for companies to come clean

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Penalties for undisclosed foreign income and assets extend up to 300%.

Adverse action on audit firms may put IT cos in a spot

Adverse action on audit firms may put IT cos in a spot

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Currently, Deloitte, EY and KPMG with their associates work as statutory auditors of most of the top league domestic IT services firms. Owing to many alleged auditing lapses, the regulators have either imposed restrictions on the audit firms or are seeking to do so.

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Close to 9 lakh registered companies are not filing annual returns with the ministry of corporate affairs and are a potential source of money laundering, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said on Saturday.

Sebi takes fresh look at Jet-Etihad deal

Sebi takes fresh look at Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Etihad's acquisition of 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways was the first FDI in an Indian carrier by a foreign airline.

Jaitley asks Sebi to be vigilant about market violations

Jaitley asks Sebi to be vigilant about market violations

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Pitching for greater transparency in rule-making and other functions of regulators, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has asked Sebi to work towards attracting more retail investors to the capital markets.

Govt delays decision on iron ore licence for POSCO plant

Govt delays decision on iron ore licence for POSCO plant

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

POSCO officials have said it was unlikely to build the plant without assured supply of iron ore.

'Ham-handed' action against Snapdeal to hurt business: Pilot

'Ham-handed' action against Snapdeal to hurt business: Pilot

Rediff.com3 May 2015

He said action was akin to holding highway builders responsible for lane violations

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Sebi has pushed for better corporate governance of listed companies through measures such as the need for a succession policy

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

Rediff.com7 May 2014

It is hard enough to make a profit in e-commerce without having to deal with excessive paperwork, legal fees and the constant threat of harassment by revenue officials.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

Is the Maggi saga stifling food companies?

Is the Maggi saga stifling food companies?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The future too looks grim.

Naidu visits Stalin to bolster anti-BJP front bid

Naidu visits Stalin to bolster anti-BJP front bid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

While Rahul Gandhi led Congress has a pan Indian presence, Naidu described regional leaders, including himself, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Stalin and Deve Gowda as strong leaders in their respective states, who are coming together against the BJP.