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Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma gain as CCI clears deal

Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma gain as CCI clears deal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Shares of Ranbaxy Lab and Sun Pharma on Tuesday gained as much as 4 per cent after the drug-makers got CCI's approval for their long-pending $4-billion merger.

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Punjab chief minister said he was asked by Kejriwal to visit different places for campaigning for INDIA bloc candidates.

US Firms Back Trump's India Tariffs

US Firms Back Trump's India Tariffs

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Industry associations and companies in the United States, including the US Chamber of Commerce, Coalition of Services Industries and the iconic bike company Harley Davidson have called on the Donald Trump dispensation to push India to reduce tariffs, non-tariffs, and regulatory barriers to boost American exports.

INX media case: HC upholds order allowing Chidambarams to inspect documents

INX media case: HC upholds order allowing Chidambarams to inspect documents

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The CBI had sought to set aside a special judge's March 5 order that directed the agency to allow inspection of documents kept in the 'malkhana' (room where case properties are kept) by the accused or their counsel.

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The government has exempted units of investment trusts and ETFs issued by entities based in GIFT City or traded in exchanges there from capital gains tax. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the exemption from capital gains tax any unit of investment trust; a unit of a scheme; and a unit of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) launched under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)-IFSC is being promoted as a tax-neutral enclave for the financial sector.

Govt approves FDI worth Rs 4,000 cr in pharma sector

Govt approves FDI worth Rs 4,000 cr in pharma sector

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Torrent Pharmaceuticals' Rs 3,000 crore proposal for increasing FII investment limit to 35 per cent was the biggest in terms of value

FIPB to consider Jet-Etihad deal on July 29

FIPB to consider Jet-Etihad deal on July 29

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The long-pending Jet-Etihad deal envisaging foreign investment of Rs 2,058 crore will come up before Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) for approval on July 29.

India relaxes FDI rules in various sectors to revive growth

India relaxes FDI rules in various sectors to revive growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The move came as the country badly needs capital inflows as the rupee comes under pressure

INX media case: Indrani Mukerjea sent to 14-day judicial custody

INX media case: Indrani Mukerjea sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's son Karti's name has also cropped up in the case

Emirates denies SpiceJet stake buy reports

Emirates denies SpiceJet stake buy reports

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has termed reports that it is holding discussions with Indian carrier SpiceJet for buying a stake in the airline as 'inaccurate' and said that it was busy with its own expansion plans.

Tata SIA Airlines flights likely by May-June

Tata SIA Airlines flights likely by May-June

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

A day after FIPB cleared the Tata-Singapore Airlines' (SIA) airline venture, Tata group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata and SIA chief Goh Choon Phong on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh exuding confidence of launching flights by May-June next year.

Mid, Smallcap Stocks In Bear Market

Mid, Smallcap Stocks In Bear Market

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Investors may have made money in mid and smallcaps due to market momentum, but now they need to focus on fundamentals.'

FIPB to take call on Tata-Singapore Airlines deal on Oct 18

FIPB to take call on Tata-Singapore Airlines deal on Oct 18

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

As per the FIPB agenda, the proposal will be taken up on October 18.

Chidambaram questioned by ED in money laundering case

Chidambaram questioned by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

His son Karti was questioned by the agency in the same case on Thursday for about six hours.

Tata, SIA say airline to always remain under Indian control

Tata, SIA say airline to always remain under Indian control

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Tatas and Singapore Airlines have assured the government that control of their proposed airline venture would always remain in Indian hands, while seeking approval to offer passenger services on both domestic and international routes.

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Executives in the segment say some top European, Japanese and Korean retailers are seriously interested.

Karti gets protection from arrest till April 16 in Aircel-Maxis case

Karti gets protection from arrest till April 16 in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The court, which pronounced the judgment in a packed courtroom, also said that Karti shall not leave the country without its permission.

Hope to get nod for airline joint venture with SIA: Tata Sons

Hope to get nod for airline joint venture with SIA: Tata Sons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The proposal of Tatas and Singapore Airlines for a new joint venture, entailing foreign investment of $49 million, is likely to come up before the Foreign Investment Promotion Board for approval on October 18.

Investment banks order forensic audit of promoters, key management staff

Investment banks order forensic audit of promoters, key management staff

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The bank wanted to run a background check on some Indian promoters.

Jet-Etihad commercial pact under FIPB lens

Jet-Etihad commercial pact under FIPB lens

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Ahead of a crucial meeting next week, the Foreign Investment Promotion Board is scrutinising the commercial cooperation agreement between Jet Airways and Etihad Airways to ensure control is not passed on to the Abu Dhabi-based airline.

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday told the Supreme Court that 15 accused, including Chidambaram, his son Karti and some companies have been chargesheeted in the case.

IKEA may come to India with full global range

IKEA may come to India with full global range

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The Euro 25-billion firm can now set up furniture stores in India, along with restaurants and cafes, in line with its global concept.

CBI moves court for narco test of Karti Chidambaram

CBI moves court for narco test of Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The application for narco analysis test assumes significance as the agency yesterday alleged that Karti was not cooperating in the investigation and was 'evasive' in his replies.

Indrani dubs Chidambaram's arrest as 'good news'

Indrani dubs Chidambaram's arrest as 'good news'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

"His (Chidambaram) arrest is good news. He is now cornered from all sides," Indrani Mukerjea told reporters in a sessions court where she was produced to attend trial in the case of killing of her daughter Sheena Bora.

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Single-brand retailers are also allowed to take e-commerce route for such trading.

$5 mn FDI must come in six months: Govt to construction firms

$5 mn FDI must come in six months: Govt to construction firms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

$5 mn FDI must come in six months: Govt to construction firms.

Defence sector may not attract FDI, fear experts

Defence sector may not attract FDI, fear experts

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

India is one of the largest military equipment importers in the world, at over $8 billion a year.

Adani family's partners used 'opaque' funds to invest in stocks: OCCRP

Adani family's partners used 'opaque' funds to invest in stocks: OCCRP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Hundreds of millions of dollars were invested in publicly traded Adani group stocks through Mauritius-based 'opaque' investment funds by partners of promoter family, the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) alleged on Thursday. The fresh allegations by an organisation funded by likes of George Soros and Rockefeller Brothers Fund come months after a US short seller wiped away close to $150 billion in value of Adani group stocks with allegations of accounting fraud, stock price manipulation and improper use of tax havens by the ports-to-energy conglomerate run by billionaire Gautam Adani. Adani group has denied all allegations. Citing review of files from multiple tax havens and internal Adani Group emails, OCCRP said its investigation found at least two cases where the "mysterious" investors bought and sold Adani stock through such offshore structures.

Centre scraps FIPB to 'further liberalise' FDI regime

Centre scraps FIPB to 'further liberalise' FDI regime

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The approvals would be handled independently by administrative ministries of different sectors.

Vodafone's India plan in limbo

Vodafone's India plan in limbo

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The Department of Telecom, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs had to give their comments on the proposal, sources said.

Morgan Stanley keen to start proprietary trading in India

Morgan Stanley keen to start proprietary trading in India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Indian brokerage arm of global investment banker Morgan Stanley has sought RBI's approval to start proprietary trading under which it will be able to buy and sell securities on its own account.

Chidambaram gets interim relief from CBI in Aircel-Maxis case

Chidambaram gets interim relief from CBI in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com30 May 2018

P Chidambaram's son Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport on his return from the United Kingdom, for his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance for INX Media Ltd. and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

Awaiting India's nod for Jet deal: Etihad CEO

Awaiting India's nod for Jet deal: Etihad CEO

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Speaking at the 2013 CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit held in Sydney, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airline's President and CEO James Hogan said, "We are delighted to welcome Air Serbia to our equity alliance, and look forward to receiving final approvals from regulators in India of our investment in Jet Airways," he added.

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking an order restraining the Centre from granting any approval to AirAsia for its operations in India.

Protection from arrest to PC, son in Aircel-Maxis case extended

Protection from arrest to PC, son in Aircel-Maxis case extended

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Special Judge O P Saini took strong objection to the agencies seeking repeated adjournments.

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The commitment by Japan to invest $35 billion or 3.5 trillion YEN is for infrastructure sector over five years.

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Reason for rejection hasn't been stated; deal among seven rejected transactions.

Treatment given to Chidambaram unsatisfactory: Family

Treatment given to Chidambaram unsatisfactory: Family

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The family sources said that Chidambaram has lost around 8-9 kg since his detention.

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Manmohan issued notice to Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA and others and sought their response by October 30.

FIPB defers decision on Vodafone's Rs 10,141 crore proposal

FIPB defers decision on Vodafone's Rs 10,141 crore proposal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) on Monday deferred a decision on Vodafone's Rs 10,141 crore (Rs 101.41 billion) proposal to buy out minority shareholders in its Indian arm as the Ministry of Home Affairs is yet to give its comments.