News for 'Director of Legal and Business Affairs'

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Which fund manager in the world will put money into a company that hasn't filed its annual account?'

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

June was a memorable month for the 101-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB). Last month, the Thoothukudi-based bank witnessed two new landmarks in a history in which the last three decades could easily qualify for a Kollywood blockbuster.

Celebrity endorsement becomes a risky business

Celebrity endorsement becomes a risky business

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The call to make brand ambassadors accountable has rattled filmstars and sports stars.

Why did ED freeze Amway's Rs 757 crore?

Why did ED freeze Amway's Rs 757 crore?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Amway maintains the action was related to a case in 2011 and it has been cooperating with the investigative agency.

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

In a strongly worded legal notice to FabIndia Chief Executive Officer Viney Singh, KVIC's director (legal affairs), noted that the organisation was continuing to sell its garments in the name and style of Khadi despite earlier warnings by KVIC and assurances by FabIndia that it will not continue do so.

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Calling COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines as one of the most important aspects of his discussions with top officials of the Biden administration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the endeavour is to expand production of vaccines in India with assistance from the US.

Revealed: How PM Planned Demonetisation

Revealed: How PM Planned Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

November 8 marks 6 years after demonetisation. A K Bhattacharya reveals how the prime minister and the RBI worked together for months before Modi's 8 pm speech. A riveting excerpt from The Rise Of Goliath: Twelve Disruptions That Changed India.

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

This is the first time the fight is between mother and son. Both sides don't look in the mood to relent: Advisors and spin doctors have been hired, lawyers have been consulted.

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Not displaying the mandatory information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India, draws government's attention.

How this AI-based system can be a big help for India Inc

How this AI-based system can be a big help for India Inc

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The CMS allows e-adjudication of certain lapses and paying penalties online, doing away with the need to visit an MCA office or go through a legal process.

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Why DDCA president Rajat Sharma is in trouble...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

As many as eight Board of Directors of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) have signed a joint resolution for withdrawal of all powers vested with president Rajat Sharma, a move that could have far-reaching implications.

Mallya's defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act

Mallya's defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Sebi has now proposed that the Companies Act should also clearly mention that a person should vacate the office of a director if it orders his or her disqualification.

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.

Sebi diktat on splitting chairman, MD/CEO roles

Sebi diktat on splitting chairman, MD/CEO roles

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday asked listed companies to work towards splitting the roles of chairman and managing director before the April 2022 deadline, as the new directive is not aimed at weakening the position of promoters. Listed entities were initially required to separate the roles of chairperson and MD/CEO from April 1, 2020 onwards. However, based on industry representations, an additional time period of two years was given for compliance. The regulation will now be applicable to the top 500 listed entities by market capitalisation, with effect from April 1, 2022.

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

If indeed we want the board to manage the RBI, probably the government should take a close look at the US Federal Reserve system which has a two-part structure - a central authority in Washington, DC, and a decentralised network of 12 Federal Reserve Banks located throughout the country, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

How to protect your assets from spouse's bad loans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

If the spouse is the guarantor of husband's business loans, banks can hold her liable for default. Here are ways to ring-fence her assets.

Stan Swamy's death will 'remain a stain' on India's human rights record: UN expert

Stan Swamy's death will 'remain a stain' on India's human rights record: UN expert

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Why he wasn't released, and why he had to die in custody?'

National e-com policy to be announced within 12 months: Govt

National e-com policy to be announced within 12 months: Govt

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The government, in February, had released the draft national e-commerce policy proposing setting up a legal and technological framework for restrictions on cross-border data flow and also laid out conditions for businesses regarding collection or processing of sensitive data locally and storing it abroad.

Go paperless. Use DigiLocker

Go paperless. Use DigiLocker

Rediff.com10 May 2019

In DigiLocker, a user can get different government departments to issue documents in digital format. At present, there are 117 such issuers. You can get PAN, Aadhaar, vehicle fitness certificate, vehicle tax receipt, class ten and twelve mark sheets, driving licence, caste certificate, ration card, birth certificate, college degrees and diplomas, marriage certificate, and many more.

How Bankruptcy Law FAILED Home Buyers

How Bankruptcy Law FAILED Home Buyers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Property buyers fund the project cost and the entire debt and entire equity servicing, and yet, have no locus standi in the IBC process, points out Debashis Basu.

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A group of assailants has set on fire at least 29 homes of Hindus in Bangladesh over an alleged blasphemous social media post amidst protests by the minority community against temple vandalism incidents during the Durga Puja celebrations last week, media reports said on Monday.

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.

Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and challenging the death sentence.

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A list of at least 20 individuals has been sent to the immigration department to prevent them from flying overseas.

GST: Govt keeping close watch on prices, supply of goods

GST: Govt keeping close watch on prices, supply of goods

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Close to 202,000 new entities have registered under the GST Network

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Between 2011 and 2014, they indirectly determined the price of tyres in the market, says report

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.

ED seeks Interpol red-corner notice against Mallya

ED seeks Interpol red-corner notice against Mallya

Rediff.com9 May 2016

An official request has been made to the CBI to get a notice issued through its Interpol wing

All eyes on Q2 board meets at Tata companies

All eyes on Q2 board meets at Tata companies

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Cyrus Mistry, who was replaced as chairman of Tata Sons last Monday, October 24, still serves as the chairman of Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, Indian Hotels, Tata Global Beverages, Tata Chemicals, Tata Industries and Tata Teleservices.

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.

15 killed, 14 injured in terror attack in China's Xinjiang

15 killed, 14 injured in terror attack in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Fifteen people, including 11 'mobsters', were killed and 14 others injured in a terrorist attack in China's restive Xinjiang province on Saturday. The attack occurred at ShacheCounty in the northwestern province, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Nirav Modi's extradition request sent to court; ED, CBI to leave for London

Nirav Modi's extradition request sent to court; ED, CBI to leave for London

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The move takes the process of extraditing and bringing back Nirav Modi to face the law in India to the next stage, the sources said.

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.

Govt awaits probe report on Google

Govt awaits probe report on Google

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Google has also come under the scanner of competition watchdogs in other countries as well.

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Thursday lost his fight against being extradited to India as a United Kingdom judge ruled that he can be sent back to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam case.

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The way he has been interacting with everybody, be it the masseur or the assistant manager or the driver of the bus, or the new players who have not been part of the IPL before, he is making an effort to reach out to them and give them confidence.' 'That speaks a lot about the man that he is.'

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Such an exit arrangement is commonly known in the business parlance as 'golden parachute' or 'sweetheart deal'

US believes India's economic reforms are on right track

US believes India's economic reforms are on right track

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

US trade body says, India's business climate is improving due to economic reforms.

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.

Ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh gets bail in money laundering case

Ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh gets bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The high court imposed various bail conditions on him, including that he shall not tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses, directly or indirectly.