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Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Justice Suresh Kait, who was hearing Chidambaram's interim bail plea, directed the Tihar jail superintendent to provide clean and hygienic surrounding to the 74-year old Congress leader as also home-cooked food, mineral water, mosquito protection net and repellent

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

After coming out of CBI headquarters in New Delhi, Chidambaram said he had appeared before the CBI and the first information report did not contain any allegations against him.

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Why are DIIs holding such a high stake in Zee, which is beset with alleged governance issues? Perhaps they think Zee is a deep-value stock, observes Debashis Basu.

Jet-Etihad controversy: Naresh Goyal meets FM

Jet-Etihad controversy: Naresh Goyal meets FM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

This meeting came in the backdrop of a controversy raked up by some politicians, including those from Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India and Trinamool Congress, who objected to the sale of 24 per cent of Jet's equity to Etihad at a cost of Rs 2,058 crore, saying it was not in the national interests.

Air India, Saradha: Cases connected to Chidambarams

Air India, Saradha: Cases connected to Chidambarams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Apart from them, Chidambaram's wife -- Nalini -- has been chargesheeted by the CBI in the Saradha chit-fund scam for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.4 crore.

FDI policy in pharma set for major overhaul

FDI policy in pharma set for major overhaul

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

After a high-level meeting held on Friday chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, it has been decided that the Commerce and Industry would soon start a consultation process to address 'dangers inherent' in the current model of FDI in brownfield pharma units.

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

FIPB rejects proposals from firms that have not divulged details of beneficial ownership or source of funding

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Chidambaram has sought interim bail in the INX media money laundering case on medical grounds, saying his condition is deteriorating and he needs to be in a sterile environment.

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Despite the robust growth in this country, Apple's India share in its overall global sales remained modest -- constituting 1.5 per cent of its overall turnover of $389 billion in FY23.

Tata, SIA incorporate airline venture

Tata, SIA incorporate airline venture

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

As per information available with the Corporate Affairs Ministry, the new company was incorporated on November 5 with a total paid up capital of Rs 500,000 and has been registered in New Delhi.

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A series of steps taken by the government to promote ease of doing business and liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms have helped India receive record FDI inflows so far this year, and implementation of measures like PM Gati Shakti, single window clearance and GIS-mapped land bank are expected to further push investments in 2022. Notwithstanding the global slowdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, total foreign direct investments into India rose to a record $81.72 billion in 2020-21. During April-July this fiscal, FDI (foreign direct investment) into the country increased by 62 per cent to $27.37 billion.

Telecom fares poorly on the FDI front

Telecom fares poorly on the FDI front

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Since August 2013, FIPB has approved two FDI proposals in the telecom sector.

LIC surges 10%; storms into top-5 most-valued club as m-cap tops Rs 7 trn

LIC surges 10%; storms into top-5 most-valued club as m-cap tops Rs 7 trn

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) February 8 for the first time ever crossed the Rs 7 trillion market capitalisation, as the stock price of state-owned insurer hit a new high of Rs 1,144,45, on rallying 10 per cent on the BSE. The board of directors of the Corporation are scheduled to meet today i.e. February 8, 2024, to consider a proposal for declaration of interim dividend for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). The board will also consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine-month period ended on December 31, 2023.

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

After questioning him for four hours in the morning, Chidambaram was taken to a special court in Delhi which sent him to CBI custody till Monday.

Piramal Enterprises offered 51% premium for Vodafone stake

Piramal Enterprises offered 51% premium for Vodafone stake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In the process, Vodafone India's valuation rose 48.39 per cent since February 2012, when Piramal Enterprises bought 5.5 per cent stake in Vodafone India for Rs 3,007 crore (Rs 30.07 billion).

CBI, ED seek Chidambaram's custody in INX Media case

CBI, ED seek Chidambaram's custody in INX Media case

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing CBI and ED, contended that the Congress leader was evasive during interrogation and was giving long answers.

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR and the CBI is yet to file a chargesheet in the matter.

Aircel-Maxis case: Court extends Chidambaram's protection from arrest

Aircel-Maxis case: Court extends Chidambaram's protection from arrest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The CBI and the ED said that new material has been recovered which needs to be collated.

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Changes being driven by Etihad, says a source, after a V-P quits

This deal will see the single-biggest outflow of foreign capital from India

This deal will see the single-biggest outflow of foreign capital from India

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The much-talked-about sale of Ambuja Cement and ACC by Holcim Group will see the single-biggest outflow of foreign capital from the country if the two cement firms are acquired by Indian investors. The deal, valued at nearly $10.35 billion, will put in the shade Cairn Energy Plc's exit from India in 2010, when it sold Cairn India to Vedanta Group for $4.48 billion. According to various reports, big business groups such as AV Birla, JSW Group, and Adani Group are in the fray to acquire Holcim's assets in India.

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Over two lakh posts are estimated to be created by the Central government in its various departments.

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

Jet-Etihad deal hits Sebi, DIPP roadblocks

Jet-Etihad deal hits Sebi, DIPP roadblocks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Concerns over effective control not addressed in the second revised shareholders' agreement, says DIPP; Sebi opposes commercial cooperation pact

Chidambaram moves HC for bail, challenges remand order

Chidambaram moves HC for bail, challenges remand order

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The trial court had earlier said that the allegations against Chidambaram were found serious, therefore, he was remanded to police custody.

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries

Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs

Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Only a fifth of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in breach of the market regulator-specified thresholds may need to provide enhanced disclosure on ultimate beneficiaries, thanks to exemptions being provided, according to people in the know. The ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) disclosures, for FPIs with over 50 per cent holding in a single corporate group or over Rs 25,000 crore exposure to Indian assets, will be required from February 1. But, depending on their category, FPIs will have 10-30 working days to submit these granular details.

Cairn Energy lays off 40% staff following India tax dispute

Cairn Energy lays off 40% staff following India tax dispute

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The company has not been able to sell its 9.8% stake in Cairn India

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Regulator believes Jet Airways deal triggers open offer

Chidambaram's offence against nation: ED tells SC

Chidambaram's offence against nation: ED tells SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Referring to the arguments advanced by Chidambaram's counsel on Tuesday that ED wanted to humiliate him by arresting him, Mehta had said, "A victim card is sought to be played. They are saying humiliation. It is not. It is prevention, prevention and prevention with capital P. I am serious about this".

INX media case: SC allows Karti Chidambaram to visit UK

INX media case: SC allows Karti Chidambaram to visit UK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The apex court imposed certain conditions on Karti and directed him to furnish an undertaking in three days that he would abide by the conditions and timeline of his visit.

SC notices to Centre, others on plea against Jet-Etihad deal

SC notices to Centre, others on plea against Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, ministries and departments concerned, Jet Airways and United Arab Emirate's Etihad Airways on the petition challenging the deal and sought their responses within four weeks.

Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The paper will invite comments on whether or not the royalty ceiling applicable till 2009 should be re-imposed.

Bad loans are biggest challenge facing public sector banks, says FM

Bad loans are biggest challenge facing public sector banks, says FM

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Bad loans of PSU banks rose by 28.5 per cent.

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Swamy gave notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving Breach of Privilege Motion against Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad over his remarks related to the AgustaWestland issue.

The Mystery of Rising FDI as GDP Slumps

The Mystery of Rising FDI as GDP Slumps

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'An explanation perhaps lies in the culture of revisions that has grown deep roots in the government data collection system,' notes A K Bhattacharya.

SC directs Karti Chidambaram to appear before CBI on Aug 23

SC directs Karti Chidambaram to appear before CBI on Aug 23

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud allowed Karti to be accompanied by a lawyer at the CBI headquarters during the questioning.

Voda Idea gearing up to 'compete in the market'

Voda Idea gearing up to 'compete in the market'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Vodafone Idea MD and CEO Ravinder Takker told PTI that the company is gearing up to invest in the business and compete in the market.

Why is RBI governor cautious in issuing new bank licences?

Why is RBI governor cautious in issuing new bank licences?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The reason behind issuing new bank licences is to allow more private sector entities to set up banks

CBI examines Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI examines Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The sources said the matter should have been referred to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs as foreign investments above Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) can only be cleared by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs headed by the Prime Minister.

Sahara close to $2 bn deal with Mirach Capital

Sahara close to $2 bn deal with Mirach Capital

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

An investment vehicle lining up a $2 billion package to help bail the boss of India's troubled Sahara out of jail said it expects to ultimately take control of landmark hotel assets like New York's Plaza after the conglomerate fails to repay lenders.