News for 'FEMA'

ED likely to question Jagan this week

ED likely to question Jagan this week

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Congress rebel Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday after days of questioning in a DA case, is likely to be quizzed this week by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the probe against him and others in an alleged money laundering and foreign exchange violations case.

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

About Rs 1,282 crore has been levied as tax in 159 cases pertaining to concealment of tax due to the government

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Such service providers were given time until the end of October to follow the law of the land.

ED's notice to BCCI regarding IPL II fund transfer

ED's notice to BCCI regarding IPL II fund transfer

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has issued notice to the BCCI to explain transfer and routing of funds to the tune of Rs 1,600 crore in the conduct of the second season of Indian Premier League cricket tournament.

ED issues notice to BCCI regarding IPL II fund transfer

ED issues notice to BCCI regarding IPL II fund transfer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Enforcement Directorate has issued notice to the BCCI to explain transfer and routing of funds to the tune of Rs 1,600 crore in the conduct of the second season of Indian Premier League cricket tournament.

Compliance window for black money in July

Compliance window for black money in July

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Notification, FAQs likely after FM Jaitley returns from the US

US nearly runs out of COVID-19 medical supplies: Reports

US nearly runs out of COVID-19 medical supplies: Reports

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

According to a report in the Daily quoting a senior administration official, there was a "tiny slice" of personal protective equipment left over.

ED notice to BCCI, Modi over IPL deal

ED notice to BCCI, Modi over IPL deal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a show cause notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended IPL commissioner Lalit Modi for transfer of Rs 90 crore to the UK, in connection with its probe in alleged financial irregularities in the T20 cricket tournament.

'I stand vindicated,' says Lalit Modi, after passport restoration order

'I stand vindicated,' says Lalit Modi, after passport restoration order

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi took to Twitter 'big time' on Wednesday after the Delhi high court ordered restoration of his passport, thanking the people who stood by him.

No questions on source of funds under PMGKY, says govt

No questions on source of funds under PMGKY, says govt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The disclosures will enjoy immunity from wealth tax, civil and other taxation laws but there will be no immunity from FEMA, PMLA, narcotics and black money laws.

Troubles not over for Rahat; ED, I-T to join probe

Troubles not over for Rahat; ED, I-T to join probe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Official sources said the ED will focus on the event managers and will also issue summons to them under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to explain how they got the foreign exchange that was paid to the singer.

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Govt to amend laws to protect online shoppers from frauds

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The government has initiated the process to safeguard buyers from online frauds.

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Indian banks have started exploring opportunities in the space, including lending to crypto exchanges, and accepting bitcoins as collateral, among others.

Probe NPAs above Rs 50 cr, report fraud to CBI: FinMin to PSBs

Probe NPAs above Rs 50 cr, report fraud to CBI: FinMin to PSBs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Banks will also have to seek borrower's status report from Central Economic Intelligence Bureau on the account turning NPA

ED may book Modi under anti-money laundering act

ED may book Modi under anti-money laundering act

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

The Enforcement Directorate is likely to book former IPL chairman Lalit Modi under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act, which gives the Directorate the power to arrest and attach properties.

ED to probe IPL's foreign deals

ED to probe IPL's foreign deals

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Even as the Income Tax department is probing the financial dealings of the money-spinning Indian Premier League, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will look into the alleged murky international deals of the Twenty20 tournament. Official sources said the Mumbai wing of the ED had conducted a discreet inquiry into the finances of Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and had prepared a report of alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations.

ED probes complaints against Anil Ambani group

ED probes complaints against Anil Ambani group

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that Enforcement Directorate is looking into complaints of Foreign Exchange Management Act violations by Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, but no conclusion has been reached.

US reports 10,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day

US reports 10,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Till Monday, 43,734 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in the United States.

'Goa can restrict land sale to foreigners'

'Goa can restrict land sale to foreigners'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Even as illegal purchase of land violating Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) is haunting Goa government, an ad hoc committee was told that the state can restrict the sale of land to foreign nationals under Foreigners Rule, 1946.

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

Not just China, Hong Kong too may come under new FDI rules

Not just China, Hong Kong too may come under new FDI rules

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

FinMin had, recently, notified changes in FDI rules that made prior approval of the government mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share a land border with India. Hong Kong was ranked 14th on the list of countries with FDI flows to India, contributing $4.2 billion between April 2000 and December 2019, the data from DPIIT shows. India received FDI worth $2.34 billion from China in the same period.

Laws that regulate black money in India

Laws that regulate black money in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

If any foreign account holder violates Indian laws, tax authorities can enforce repatriation of funds.

Few proposals that RBI officials dislike in the Finance Bill

Few proposals that RBI officials dislike in the Finance Bill

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Few proposals included in the Finance Bill would not help ease liquidity concerns in the economy, say RBI officials.

Attractive fund offers on e-mail? Say No!

Attractive fund offers on e-mail? Say No!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised the public not to succumb to the temptation of fictitious offers of large funds through e-mails from unknown entities.The RBI clarified that under FEMA restrictions on transfer of funds also apply to lottery-like schemes functioning in different names such as money circulation scheme or remittances for the purpose of securing prize money/awards etc.

ED attaches JP Morgan India accounts worth Rs 187 crore

ED attaches JP Morgan India accounts worth Rs 187 crore

Rediff.com28 May 2020

This follows an investigation into alleged violations of foreign exchange rules involving foreign direct investment of Rs 85 crore and Rs 140 crore by JP Morgan India and Amrapali Group firms.

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

To send a notice under money laundering law.

FIs get short-selling leeway

FIs get short-selling leeway

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The storm has wrecked havoc, killing at least 60 people and costing up to $180 billion (Rs 11,542 crore).

Oil-for-food scam: Natwar's plea rejected

Oil-for-food scam: Natwar's plea rejected

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The duo had approached the court when the government body refused to provide all documents collected by it in the oil-for-food scam.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Blackmoney: ED freezes properties, files 173 chargesheets

Blackmoney: ED freezes properties, files 173 chargesheets

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The ED has attached assets to the tune of Rs 9,003 crore and filed 173 charge sheets in the financial year 2014-15.

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Those taking up a job abroad should notify their bank about the change in status and open appropriate NRI accounts

'Natwar Singh lobbied for Hamdaan Exports'

'Natwar Singh lobbied for Hamdaan Exports'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

A former Indian ambassador to Iraq has said this to the ED.

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Unless Dr Urjit Patel starts clearing the balance sheets of banks, the investment cycle will not start. Unless the clog in the drain is cleared, further lending cannot happen. If further lending doesn't happen, the investment cycle also will not happen, writes M R Venkatesh.

Rs 69 lakh in new notes, foreign currency seized at Mumbai airport

Rs 69 lakh in new notes, foreign currency seized at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

This money was found wrapped in newspapers and was concealed in their check-in baggage.

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowing the use of put options in investment agreements has brought needed clarity but it has come with strict restrictions. These could impact investors looking for a minimum rate of return, experts say.

No tax on FIIs: Govt

No tax on FIIs: Govt

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

The government on Tuesday said it is not considering imposing tax on foreign institutional investors to curb volatility in the stock markets.

How NRIs, PIO can buy land in India

How NRIs, PIO can buy land in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006