News for 'Financial Services Commission'

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Royal Bank of Scotland and JP Morgan were also fined over attempts to rig currency benchmarks in a year-long probe that has put the largely unregulated $5 trillion-a-day market on a tighter leash, with dozens of dealers suspended or fired.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

TCS CEO's salary up 14% to Rs 21.2 crore

TCS CEO's salary up 14% to Rs 21.2 crore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

N Chandrasekaran received Rs 2.62 crore (Rs 26.2 million) as perks.

Brokers continue to shut shop despite market boom

Brokers continue to shut shop despite market boom

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

The surge in the stock market has failed to stem the trend of small-sized brokers shutting operations.

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Is the worst over for the Indian markets?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The markets gained nearly 7 per cent in the 4 trading sessions of March.

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of the country's fastest growing social commerce platforms, and provides small and independent entrepreneurs with products and tools to start, maintain, and grow their businesses. Facebook's interest in the digital commerce follows Reliance Industries' entry into the hybrid e-commerce ecosystem.

Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The panel may include or seek inputs from former RBI Governor Urjit Patel, former chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian, Sajjid Chinoy of the PM-EAC, Rathin Roy, among others.

Markets breathe easy on election results in Gujarat, HP

Markets breathe easy on election results in Gujarat, HP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

It was an extremely volatile session, borne out by the Sensex swinging over 1,200 points through the day and the Nifty 369 points.

Budget to provide Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Pay panel, OROP

Budget to provide Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Pay panel, OROP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

More incentives will be given to agriculture sector for increasing agriculture production.

Budget, the other casualty of COVID-19

Budget, the other casualty of COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Even before the outbreak of the flu, it had become clear that the tax revenue numbers for 2019-2020 were overestimated,' observes A K Bhattacharya.

After Boeing, IBM defends India on trade, industrial policies

After Boeing, IBM defends India on trade, industrial policies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Close on the heels of Boeing's defence of India to the US International Trade Commission's investigation into India's trade, investment and industrial policies, IBM has also sprung to New Delhi's defence in an otherwise sea of criticism of India's violations of intellectual property rights, local content requirements, among other issues of concern to US business and industry.

TCS gives Rs 5-cr farewell gift to Tata

TCS gives Rs 5-cr farewell gift to Tata

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The TCS board approved a special compensation of Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) over and above the Rs 3-crore (Rs 30-million) commission due to him for the last financial year.

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Rediff.com18 May 2017

This comes as IR posted its worst operating ratio (money spent to earn every Rs 100) in 16 years, at 96.9 in 2016-17.

Swachch Bharat? Indian villagers still ignore water, sanitation, streetlights

Swachch Bharat? Indian villagers still ignore water, sanitation, streetlights

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Money allocated for rural India has increased, but expenditure of panchayats is not adequate and inconsistent

This farmer's son, a topper, has abandoned his IIT dream

This farmer's son, a topper, has abandoned his IIT dream

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'After toiling in the field and selling vegetables in the local market, we don't make more than Rs 1,500 a week.' 'That is just enough for the five of us to survive.' 'My family cannot afford to pay for private coaching for IIT-JEE.'

US SEC to seek Sebi's cooperation 'crack' Infosys case

US SEC to seek Sebi's cooperation 'crack' Infosys case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Infosys said it is also "aware of a securities class action lawsuit" that has been filed against the company in a federal court in the US, based on the generalised allegations in the anonymous complaints. The company intends to defend itself vigorously in such a lawsuit.

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Britain's vote to leave the European Union means uncertainty for markets and companies as London initiates at least two years of negotiations with the EU.

Sebi gears up for larger role, mulls roadmap to deepen markets

Sebi gears up for larger role, mulls roadmap to deepen markets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Sebi keen to attract larger number of retail investors

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

RBI chief's appointment: No clarity yet on selection panel's role

RBI chief's appointment: No clarity yet on selection panel's role

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

This gains importance in the backdrop of speculation on a second term for Raghuram Rajan.

Markets pause after 3-day bull run

Markets pause after 3-day bull run

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Asian shares ended higher after a string of positive US economic data.

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Reddy has worked to reform the economy.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

Rajan has done well but his task is incomplete

Rajan has done well but his task is incomplete

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

RBI data show one-fifth of all the infrastructure loans are stressed and the share of such loans in overall stressed assets is nearly a third.

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

A fresh global skill gap study shows how India can tap opportunities in Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and the UK.

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'He needs to get out of the gate fast.'

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'This issue is related to national security because they were compromising the entire capital markets's core infrastructure by leaking confidential information.' 'What would have happened if the servers had come down?' 'Or some confidential information leaked to terrorists who could have knocked out our capital market?'

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The move if implemented, will be a temporary measure to protect both consumers and airlines. A section of airline executives and experts, however, warned that any intervention in pricing would be counterproductive.

Run business schools like businesses

Run business schools like businesses

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The one-size-fits-all approach adopted by the AICTE is not suitable for regulating business schools in India, argues Asish K Bhattacharyya.

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

UPA-II has yielded a 7.5 per cent average annual growth rate

'We will become a good welfare State if...'

'We will become a good welfare State if...'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'... the government provides adequate cash and kind support for the poorest of the poor for survival... ...conditional cash and skilling support for the economically poor to raise their incomes to adequate levels... ...and make functional arrangements for providing unemployment allowance to the vulnerable poor during disasters like the present one.'

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The move comes after Neeraj Kanwar's reappointment as managing director was rejected by minority shareholders owing to his salary, which increased in spite of a fall in the company's profitability.

Paramilitary forces waiting on govt to decide on OROP-like demand

Paramilitary forces waiting on govt to decide on OROP-like demand

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

With the One Rank One Pension scheme for military veterans set to be notified soon, officials of central paramilitary forces, too, may be in for good news soon as the government is to take a final decision on granting of "organised services" status to them.

Will try to introduce GST Bill in current session: Jaitley

Will try to introduce GST Bill in current session: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The government has proposed to implement GST from April 1, 2016, and the new Finance Commission may be set up ahead of its schedule to look into the issues related to the new indirect tax regime.

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A robo advisor may seem like the perfect solution for those with only a small investment capital who are just starting their investment journey, says Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.

Hardship set to linger

Hardship set to linger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

With cash -- the primary medium of exchange -- all but disappearing, it is now unlikely that the expected fillip to demand on account of a good monsoon and proceeds from the Seventh Pay Commission payout will materialise.

Round 1, Jio scores against Airtel, Voda Idea

Round 1, Jio scores against Airtel, Voda Idea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Rs 3,050-crore penalty on Airtel, Voda Idea gets nod. Final decision will be taken by DoT.

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Cyrus Mistry undertook quite a few significant initiatives at the Tata Group in the past two years.

No non-agri trade on Saturdays

No non-agri trade on Saturdays

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Trading in agri commodities on Saturdays to be reviewed later; more changes likely in the coming months to align with global pattern.