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How COVID-19 has impacted private equity firms

How COVID-19 has impacted private equity firms

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Investors say they see large companies going through the grind, as their promoters struggle with liquidity because they are levered up at the holding company level and are starting to get margin calls thanks to the crashes in the stock market, and in the next six months, the targets that will come up for PE companies will make for a harvest season like never before.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

To ease compliance, govt plans major labour reforms

To ease compliance, govt plans major labour reforms

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Single registration will be coupled with single licence, along with a single return, for executing projects for five years.

Investors rush to fund online pharmacy players

Investors rush to fund online pharmacy players

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Offline stores dominate the retail market and will continue to do so.

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Biden inauguration to include presidential escort, virtual parade

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's low-key inauguration on January 20 will include a Pass in Review on the East Front, a presidential escort to the White House, and a virtual parade across America following his official swearing in at the United States Capitol, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced.

'Australia should increase immigration intake to boost economy'

'Australia should increase immigration intake to boost economy'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

In a submission to the federal government on the size of the immigration programme to be set in the May budget, Australian Industry Group has asked the government to increase intake of immigrants from 190,000 to 220,000 in 2014-15.

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

1mg has made buying medicines easy and it aims to do more in online health care.

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Customers should be fully aware of what their policy covers and should follow claim procedures meticulously, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun.

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

With mobile data getting cheaper, insurers are introducing technologies that eases buying and lodging claims.

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The fact that the responses from the community to Mohan Bhagwat's remarks have ranged from guarded optimism to outright disbelief tells its own story, points out Kanika Dutta.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Budget Won't Ensure Economic Recovery

Budget Won't Ensure Economic Recovery

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

By any economic theory or doctrine, this is no Budget that supports economic recovery, whether through supporting aggregate demand, or through expansionary stimulus, declares Rathin Roy.

More trouble for Uber, this time in US

More trouble for Uber, this time in US

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

International taxi-booking service Uber, which has been banned in Delhi after a woman passenger accused one of its drivers of rape, has been sued by the United States city of Portland for operating its service illegally.

Chanda Kochhar and 'clawback provisions'

Chanda Kochhar and 'clawback provisions'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'If she contests it, then these people will have to fight it in court.'

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

A shorter tournament will mean a smaller share from the shrunken central pool of revenues for the eight IPL franchises, not to mention a reduction in gate receipts. Cricket Australia stands to lose some A$300 million ($174 million) should the coronavirus outbreak derail their high-profile home test series against India later this year.

As Sebi rule kicks in, India Inc old brigade marches out

As Sebi rule kicks in, India Inc old brigade marches out

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Starting April 1, a non-executive director of 75 years or more can be appointed or re-appointed only by way of a special resolution, which requires 75 per cent 'for' votes.

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

There is a large population standing outside the coverage of primary healthcare, says Praveen Gupta of Raheja QBE.

Anand Piramal invests undisclosed sum in e-commerce firm Snapdeal

Anand Piramal invests undisclosed sum in e-commerce firm Snapdeal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Snapdeal chief executive officer Kunal Bahl said Piramal's investment was a significant endorsement for the firm and the transformation the company has undergone over the last couple of years.

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by Delhi's air pollution

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by Delhi's air pollution

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The delivery staff who drop off packages for online retail giants or food or ferry passengers around the city in their taxis are among the worst affected by the capital's foul air.

Fortis' Shivinder Singh to step down; to join spiritual organisation

Fortis' Shivinder Singh to step down; to join spiritual organisation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Fortis Healthcare Executive Vice-Chairman Shivinder Mohan Singh is stepping down from his position to join a philosophical and spiritual organisation.

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

V G Somani: The head of DCGI known as man of actions, not of words

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Safety is my first priority.' 'I need to ensure that any drug or vaccine that our citizens get is first safe.'

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The GST to be implemented from April 1, 2016, will increase the premiums.

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for the latest hearing in the case, during which District Judge Samuel Goozee will hear his defence team's arguments against the admissibility of certain evidence provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in order to establish a prima facie case against the accused.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

$1.6 bn Alight deal puts Wipro back in the game

$1.6 bn Alight deal puts Wipro back in the game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The contract has not only cemented the position of its chief executive officer (CEO) Abidali Neemuchwala, it has also proven the ability of the current management to successfully chase and close larger deals that are becoming scarcer in the market.

How house designs are changing post Covid

How house designs are changing post Covid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Realty - Sunday

'Multi-task, adapt to changing world of work'

'Multi-task, adapt to changing world of work'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Young professionals should be open for jobs in adjacent industries, pick up a contract job to have an opening balance, develop skills in the job in hand, invest in learning and develop cognitive skills and capacities.' 'Spend as per the need only.'

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Moderna's announcement comes just a week after Pfizer and Biontech said their COVID-19 vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants.

Can depression speed up brain ageing?

Can depression speed up brain ageing?

Rediff.com29 May 2018

People with depression can experience a greater decline in cognitive state in older adulthood than those without it, says study.

Vodafone Idea to close m-pesa biz, writes off Rs 210 cr

Vodafone Idea to close m-pesa biz, writes off Rs 210 cr

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Vodafone m-pesa was one of the 11 firms that was given payments bank licence by the Reserve Bank of India in 2015.

How Gujarat plans to help its pharma companies

How Gujarat plans to help its pharma companies

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

The state govt has raised drug procurement budget.

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Since its launch in September, Ayushman Bharat has issued 20 million cards and has set an ambitious target to hit another 30 million within the next three months.

Biocon chief: Sebi's insider trading laws need an overhaul

Biocon chief: Sebi's insider trading laws need an overhaul

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

When Biocon chairperson Kiran Majumdar-Shaw - well known for raising issues ranging from lack of civic services in Bengaluru to climate change - decided to take on the Indian stock market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), she forced the Indian corporate world and legal community to take notice. In an interview to Business Standard, Majumdar-Shaw called a Sebi order to impose a fine on insider trading charges against a Biocon employee and an external consultant an "Agatha Christie" fiction, which destroyed the reputation of "innocent people". "The order is pure harassment and has caused huge reputational damage to us and goes against the principles of good governance promised by this government," Mazumdar-Shaw said. "We will certainly appeal this," she added.