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Jaitley cautions against regulatory overlaps

Jaitley cautions against regulatory overlaps

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Mergers and acquisitions would continue to create big corporate conglomerates but there is a need to draw a red line to avoid dominance and curbing of open competition in market by them, he said while addressing a conference on competition issues in New Delhi.

FMC merger with Sebi put off

FMC merger with Sebi put off

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

FMC has been asked to go ahead with the appointment of 20 experts, which the commission had sought earlier.

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

When will NSEL start trading again?

When will NSEL start trading again?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

NSEL had earlier suspended trading and merged the settlement cycles of all one-day forward contracts.

Obama visit: Good or bad for the Sensex?

Obama visit: Good or bad for the Sensex?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

After his previous visit, the Sensex crashed and it took four painful years to top the 21,000 mark.

Busting 4 myths about the Pay Commission

Busting 4 myths about the Pay Commission

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Analysis of the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations.

Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi may get two-year extension

Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi may get two-year extension

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

In his first two years, Tyagi, a Himachal Pradesh cadre IAS officer, has implemented challenging stock market reforms and taken action against high-profile corporate entities.

FIR likely against Jignesh Shah, former NSEL brass

FIR likely against Jignesh Shah, former NSEL brass

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai city police is expected to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Jignesh Shah, promoter of Financial Technologies and vice-chairman of National Spot Exchange (NSEL), and former senior management officials in connection with the current payment crisis.

16 things to make 2016 sweet for the market

16 things to make 2016 sweet for the market

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The Street is never short of hope and events to look forward to

Govt extends Air India CMD's tenure

Govt extends Air India CMD's tenure

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The Government had on August 11 approved three-month extension to Nandan "with the direction that the process of selection of a new CMD may be completed in the meantime.

CBI, other bodies to take action against NSEL: Chidambaram

CBI, other bodies to take action against NSEL: Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Chidambaram said NSEL was not a registered or recognised association under the FMC but got exemption even before it started its business.

Indian crypto firms welcome US SEC approval for bitcoin ETF

Indian crypto firms welcome US SEC approval for bitcoin ETF

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The securities regulator's approval for the first US-listed exchange traded funds (ETF) to track bitcoin has given Indian cryptocurrency companies hope that the move would create domestic support for the digital assets. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday approved 11 ETFs for bitcoin, perhaps the most popular virtual currency. It would enable investors to access bitcoin without challenges such as setting up wallets or accounts with crypto exchanges that have previously suffered cyberattacks or implosion.

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

NSEL scam: ED attaches defaulting firm's Rs 18.1 cr assets

NSEL scam: ED attaches defaulting firm's Rs 18.1 cr assets

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

According to an ED order, the agency has seized movable and immovable properties of the firm -- Ms N K Proteins -- in Mumbai, Noida, Ahmedabad and Palanpur in Gujarat under the criminal provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The Pay Commission process is symptomatic of a national crisis within the Indian state.

MCX says it has no exposure to crisis-hit NSEL

MCX says it has no exposure to crisis-hit NSEL

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

MCX said it has no exposure to crisis-hit NSEL, which has to settle dues worth Rs 5,600 crore to investors after it suspended trading.

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Google on Tuesday began reinstating about 250 Indian apps it had delisted from its Play Store over a billing dispute as it caved in to government criticism, but the squabble may not yet be over.

MCX discontinues gold, silver contracts expiring 2015

MCX discontinues gold, silver contracts expiring 2015

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The exchange also asked traders to square off their trading positions in three contracts -- gold February 2015, kapas March 2015 and kapas April 2015.

Indian capital markets among the world's best: Montek

Indian capital markets among the world's best: Montek

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Ahluwalia also said that markets in India has withstood the pressures of the time very well and has come a long way over the years.

After 1962 China war stock markets fell 16%, gold 30%

After 1962 China war stock markets fell 16%, gold 30%

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The government was also faced with problems on its balance of payments. It took steps to conserve declining foreign exchange reserves, and began to regulate the production, supply and distribution of gold. It banned forward trading in the yellow metal in November 1962, and introduced gold bonds as well, reveals the RBI's annual report for the year ending June 1963.

US tapering: FM wants regulators to take preventive steps

US tapering: FM wants regulators to take preventive steps

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The Financial Stability and Development Council members include heads of regulatory bodies like RBI, Sebi and Insurance Regulatory Development Authority.

'Fine balance needed on market access for FTA'

'Fine balance needed on market access for FTA'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and European Union Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht concluded another round of talks on Monday at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, which the Commission said 'provided a renewed momentum to bring the negotiations forward'.

Jignesh Shah, Massey step down from MCX-SX board

Jignesh Shah, Massey step down from MCX-SX board

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Jignesh Shah, the promoter of Financial Technologies India Ltd, on Wednesday resigned from the board of MCX Stock Exchange, amid continuing Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion) payment crisis at group company NSEL.

NSEL payment crisis: Deora seeks PM's intervention

NSEL payment crisis: Deora seeks PM's intervention

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

In his capacity as an member of Parliament from South Mumbai, Minister of State for Telecom and Shipping Milind Deora today wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought his intervention to resolve the settlement crisis facing the National Spot Exchange Ltd.

Market price for power on anvil

Market price for power on anvil

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

The Planning Commission on Saturday approved the draft integrated energy policy, which seeks to implement market-based pricing and bring about better coordination among ministries.

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories.

15 things that Indian markets expect in 2015

15 things that Indian markets expect in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

2015 is set for a lot of changes - and some that we would like to happen

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget

Top bureaucrats in fray for Sebi chief's post

Top bureaucrats in fray for Sebi chief's post

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The government has also allowed individuals from the private sector to apply for the post

The noose tightens around NSEL

The noose tightens around NSEL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

On Tuesday, it stopped trading in e-series contracts in gold in anticipation of the notification to this effect.

Ministry to regulate airfares through Competition Commission

Ministry to regulate airfares through Competition Commission

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The ministry would access data on all the tickets sold by different carriers under various price brackets and then analyse the data to give an indication of exactly how many tickets were sold under each price slab.

Taxtortion Is Here To Stay!

Taxtortion Is Here To Stay!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

If you think that revenue officials are going berserk, acting on their own, while the government chants the mantra of 'ease of doing business', you would be wrong. These moves appear to have full official backing, points out Debashis Basu.

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday said Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has agreed to discuss extending the date required to make their merger scheme effective, a day ahead of the deadline. A day after Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) stated that it has not yet agreed to a deadline extension requested by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for their proposed $10-billion merger, the Subhash Chandra family-promoted media firm said it has received a communication from Sony group for discussing an extension of the deal which was announced almost two years ago.

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Sebi's main contention against brokers is that the NSEL was offering paired contracts and they were forward contracts, which were "illegal".

Why the Planning Commission failed to meet expectations

Why the Planning Commission failed to meet expectations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The Planning Commission has not been central to the policy making process since the mid-1960s, says Nitin Desai.

Why MCX auditor disagrees with PWC's cash flow report

Why MCX auditor disagrees with PWC's cash flow report

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Deloitte, MCX's is learnt to have objected to PwC pointing out several irregularities in the exchange's expenditure, donations, etc, in its audit report.

Ministry orders inspection of NSEL, Fin Tech books

Ministry orders inspection of NSEL, Fin Tech books

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ordered the inspection of the books of accounts of NSEL and Financial Technologies India Ltd to ascertain if any rules under the Companies Act were violated, a senior official said.

Govt closely watching NSEL developments: FM

Govt closely watching NSEL developments: FM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The government on Tuesday said it is keeping a close watch on the developments in the crisis-ridden NSEL and will take action once reports of the two committees looking into the problems of the exchange are received.