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Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The ED made this claim while seeking the 62-year-old Nationalist Congres Party leader's custody for interrogation in the money laundering probe linked to the activities of Ibrahim and his aides.

Ex-Maha HM Deshmukh arrested by ED after over 12 hrs questioning

Ex-Maha HM Deshmukh arrested by ED after over 12 hrs questioning

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Officials said Deshmukh, 71, was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The key risk for the Indian stock market

The key risk for the Indian stock market

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

High networth individuals selling stocks to buy real estate is among the key risks for the Indian markets.

Air India Mumbai building sale hits hurdle

Air India Mumbai building sale hits hurdle

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is also felt that under the current market conditions, the building is unlikely to garner the kind of funds expected from a prime real estate at Nariman Point

GIC has mega plans for Indian realty; invests Rs 12,600 crore in 8 months

GIC has mega plans for Indian realty; invests Rs 12,600 crore in 8 months

Rediff.com17 May 2018

GIC entered Indian real estate in 2005, when it did a deal with residential developer XS Real, a Chennai-based developer

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

With Sebi clearing the final guidelines for creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), assets worth around $12 billion are likely to be listed in the next 2-3 years.

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'I suggest a cut in the GST rates and an infusion of Rs 1.2 trillion into the economy in six months.'

Banks can sell Mallya's properties, shares worth Rs 5,646 cr

Banks can sell Mallya's properties, shares worth Rs 5,646 cr

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Armed with court order, a consortium of lenders led by SBI can now sell certain real estate properties and securities belonging to fugitive Vijay Mallya to recover loans turned bad with failure of Kingfisher Airlines. A consortium of 11 banks that gave Mallya loans, led by State Bank of India (SBI), had approached a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court seeking restoration of his properties seized by the Enforcement Directorate. The special PMLA court in Mumbai on Tuesday allowed the restoration of properties worth Rs 5,646.54 crore to banks.

What Vijay Mallya's bankruptcy means for fugitive businessman, lenders

What Vijay Mallya's bankruptcy means for fugitive businessman, lenders

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Insolvencies and Companies Court of London high court on Monday declared fugitive business baron Vijay Mallya a bankrupt person as per UK laws. Legal experts explain what this means for 65-year old Mallya's personal liberties, his legal battle against extradition to India to face trial, and for the consortium of Indian lenders - at whose behest the bankruptcy proceedings were initiated in the UK courts.

Rhea appears before ED, Sushant's sis tweets warning

Rhea appears before ED, Sushant's sis tweets warning

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti posted a cryptic quote on her social media platforms saying people should think about the consequences before messing up with someone.

350,000 flats remain unsold in Mumbai

350,000 flats remain unsold in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The maximum inventories are in 1 and 2 BHK configurations totaling 587,500 units.

Singapore's Mapletree Investments buys land in Mumbai for Rs 525 crore

Singapore's Mapletree Investments buys land in Mumbai for Rs 525 crore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The Kanakia group, from which Mapletree did the purchase, had bought the plot from India Tube Mills and Metal Industries for Rs 363 crore in 2018.

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The return of private investment now struggles with lack of funds and election-driven uncertainty.

Blow for promoter group in Birla Corp AGM as well

Blow for promoter group in Birla Corp AGM as well

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

It was a replay of the annual general meetings of the cable companies of the M P Birla group last month even as the Birla side raised "illegalities" in the latest poll results.

Tuhin Parikh: The man who spotted value in office properties

Tuhin Parikh: The man who spotted value in office properties

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

He is the man behind Blackstone's India strategy

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

At 92, B M Khaitan quits as Eveready chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The development comes at a time when Eveready is on the lookout for strategic investors, including a possible stake sale in its battery business.

Gehraiyaan Review

Gehraiyaan Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Slowing e-commerce sector spells gloom for realty

Slowing e-commerce sector spells gloom for realty

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The e-commerce sector's usage of commercial spaces was about 4.2 million square feet of the total of 17.5 million sq ft consumed in the first half of 2015.

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Why are the Rich Leaving India?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'For HNIs, shifting economic activities outside India by creating regional hubs for businesses is a better option.'

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with consumers using digital platforms and marketing to synchromesh into one seamless experience, says Pavan Lall.

Tata Realty launches Rs 600-cr fund

Tata Realty launches Rs 600-cr fund

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The fund is to invest in income generating assets such as malls, office complexes among others.

SC orders sealing of 9 properties of Amrapali

SC orders sealing of 9 properties of Amrapali

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The bench also made it clear that only the court-appointed forensic auditors -- Ravi Bhatia and Pawan Kumar Aggarwal -- and persons authorised by them would enter these premises after they were sealed.

28 companies announce buyback plans worth Rs 21,300 crore

28 companies announce buyback plans worth Rs 21,300 crore

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

While Mcleod Russel, ADF Foods, Indiabulls Real Estate, DCM Shriram and BSE have announced buyback through open market route, the remaining 23 companies plan to buy back their shares via tender offers

Demonetisation hit: India Inc puts off investment till April

Demonetisation hit: India Inc puts off investment till April

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Falling sales since demonetisation has alarmed CEOs, who want to save cash till the economy recovers.

Experts say economy to perform better than earlier projections

Experts say economy to perform better than earlier projections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

India's GDP estimates for 2020-21 show that the economy is expected to perform much better than earlier projections by different agencies, indicating a sustained V-shape post-lockdown recovery, experts said. The first Advance Estimates (AE) by the National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected a contraction of 7.7 per cent in the real GDP during 2020-21. This was better than the projections by certain international agencies like the IMF and World Bank.

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this reality as they venture into constructing automated homes.

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

In the 2017 budget, the government accorded infrastructure status for affordable projects to help such projects raise loans at lower rates

The reality of Indian realty: More downs than ups

The reality of Indian realty: More downs than ups

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Raghavendra Kamath reports on what ails India's real estate sector.

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Online play is a priority now -- so far unthinkable in a business that's all about a meaningful interface with kirana stores.

Shell firms, paintings of Rana Kapoor under ED scanner

Shell firms, paintings of Rana Kapoor under ED scanner

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The central probe agency that began action against the banker by raiding his upscale residence in south Mumbai on Friday is primarily investigating Kapoor, his wife and three daughters over a Rs 600 crore fund received by a firm allegedly "controlled" by them from an entity linked to the scam-hit Dewan Housing Finance Limited.

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Residential property prices dip in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in H1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Prices in Bengaluru, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, however, witnessed an uptick during the period.

Arnab Goswami, S Jaishankar appointed to Nehru Memorial Museum

Arnab Goswami, S Jaishankar appointed to Nehru Memorial Museum

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Asked about the reason behind the appointments, Sinha said they will help meet the goal to develop NMML into a centre of research as envisioned by the present government.

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'The ability to tailor schemes to market conditions and invest in unlisted equity and real estate, as well as commodities, makes Alternative Investment Funds a sought after platform.'

'Adopt stock-specific, not sector, approach'

'Adopt stock-specific, not sector, approach'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Today, there is no easy money to be made after the run-up in equities.'

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The court rejected Chakraborty's bail application. The NCB told the court that she was an 'active member' of a drugs syndicate and procured drugs for Rajput, her boyfriend.

Investment bankers set to take home hefty bonuses on record fundraising

Investment bankers set to take home hefty bonuses on record fundraising

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Industry players estimate the average payouts to be in the range of 50-75 per cent of the bankers' annual salaries. For the top performers, the bonuses could be 100-125 per cent.

Demonetisation: Double whammy for property developers

Demonetisation: Double whammy for property developers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

A fourth of the property market is cash-based and this has affected home sales after high value notes were scrapped.

ED attaches Rs 203-cr Dubai assets of Iqbal Mirchi's family

ED attaches Rs 203-cr Dubai assets of Iqbal Mirchi's family

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The attached assets include 15 commercial and residential properties belonging to the 'family members' of Mirchi. They include a hotel called Midwest Hotel Apartment, the ED said. They are valued at Rs 203.27 crore and have been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the central probe agency said in a statement.

What makes Golden Globes different from Indian awards

What makes Golden Globes different from Indian awards

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

''Chadwick Boseman didn't get sympathy votes because he is dead.' 'He would have won even if he were alive.' 'What a contrast to our nation where you are instantly anointed to greatness if you are dead and your abysmally mediocre posthumous film gets designated as a classic,' sighs Subhash K Jha.

Boardroom tussle at Usha Martin sees the exit of Basant Jhawar

Boardroom tussle at Usha Martin sees the exit of Basant Jhawar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The rival promoter group and the entire block of public institutions voted against Basant Jhawar.