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Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Sebi didn't dilute NSE orders, acted as per remit: Tyagi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Days after the government went public with its intent to examine a Sebi order in the NSE matter, its outgoing chairman Ajay Tyagi on Wednesday made it clear that the markets regulator did not "dilute" any of the quasi-judicial verdicts. The comments assume significance as they come after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as per reports, recently said the government is examining if Sebi has taken "necessary punitive" action in the case. In a media interview, the FM had said the government was analysing if there had been "enough application of mind in dealing with this" and if after applying its mind, Sebi took adequate corrective steps.

US building consultancy major eyes Indian market

US building consultancy major eyes Indian market

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

The company had decided to set up an office in Mumbai last year but had to shelve its plans because of recession and market conditions. The company as part of a consortium had placed bids in infrastructure projects last year in Malegaon, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad.

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Indian IT to power ahead, despite BPO backlash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday said the country's IT industry is slated to grow by 26 per cent this year driven by strong economic performance.

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The venture, they said, would focus on technology and media opportunities in emerging markets. Industry sources said the focus would be on digital media, with India being the big driver.

India Sports Awards: Babar named Sports Person of the Year

India Sports Awards: Babar named Sports Person of the Year

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Long-distance runner Lalita Babar was named Sports Person of the Year at the India Sports Awards 2015 in New Delhi on Monday.

Dubai crisis to hit 200,000 Indians

Dubai crisis to hit 200,000 Indians

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The Gulf Cooperation Council countries -- Bharain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates -- present a lot of trade opportunities for India, he said. The Assocham has been promoting India as an investment destination for infrastructure, biotechnology, power, roads, IT and allied sectors. It has also created an Andhra Pradesh Investment Cell to attract investments to the state.

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

At the World Bank Banga will be replacing David Malpass, a former Trump treasury official, reports axios.com. Malpass had already announced that he will resign by July, months ahead of his term expired. "Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history," President Biden said in a statement. Banga, 63, currently serves as vice chairman at General Atlantic.

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Joe Biden administration has come under intense pressure from various quarters, including the powerful US Chambers of Commerce, lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans, to ship AstraZeneca and other Covid-19 vaccines along with several life-saving medical supplies to India, which is witnessing a deadly surge in coronavirus cases.

India Inc pitches for rate cut to prop up growth

India Inc pitches for rate cut to prop up growth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

CII suggested the policy measures required to ease the tight liquidity situation by cutting CRR by at least 50 basis points.

What Indian BPO industry needs

What Indian BPO industry needs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'You can choose who you would like as your showstopper.' 'You have the freedom to create your own background -- sun, moon and the stars, which may sometimes not be possible in a physical show.'

'Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds'

'Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Pullela Gopichand called P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal -- his two most successful pupils -- as 'precious diamonds'.

Indian delegation meets Canadian tax experts in Toronto

Indian delegation meets Canadian tax experts in Toronto

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The empowered committee delegation, including state finance ministers participated in two round table conferences sponsored by the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce and the Canada-India Business Council. Tax experts from Couzon Taylor, Brian Wurts, HST Consulting etc, made presentations at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce event.

Anti-BPO bill fails, Indian IT cos relieved

Anti-BPO bill fails, Indian IT cos relieved

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The Indian information technology industry is relieved at the US Senate's decision to block the proposed 'Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act', that sought to offer a tax holiday for employers moving jobs to the US from abroad.

WBPCC chief criticises Amit Mitra's remarks against Tata

WBPCC chief criticises Amit Mitra's remarks against Tata

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday criticised the statements of West Bengal ministers against Ratan Tata, and said Tata's views and opinions about the development of the state would always be welcomed by the people of Bengal.

More Indian firms investing in Saudi Arabia

More Indian firms investing in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a lucrative investment destination for Indian firms with over 190 of them getting licenses from the Saudi Arabian Investment Authority over the past two years.

US allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

US allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Some foreign guest workers in the US will be able to re-submit their applications for the H1-B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals, if their petition was solely rejected because it was based on the initial registration period, according to a federal agency. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), such re-submission of applications is for those whose applications have been rejected or administratively closed solely because the requested start date was after October 1, 2020. The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

From FDI to e-com, traders now want a bigger say in policy matters

From FDI to e-com, traders now want a bigger say in policy matters

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

However, in recent times, the clout that trader bodies such as CAIT and other organisations like Swadeshi Jagran Manch and Laghu Udyog Bharati has is steadily increasing. Earlier this year, trader bodies were able to convince the government not to extend the deadline for implementation of the new norms in FDI policy on e-commerce.

Indian-American honoured for community work

Indian-American honoured for community work

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Ram Gopal was awarded "Community Bridge Award" for 2007 during the celebration of the Lunar New year.

10 Indian companies eyeing UK: British diplomat

10 Indian companies eyeing UK: British diplomat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Ten Indian companies are trying to set up base in the UK over the next one year, a British diplomat said in Kolkata on Monday.

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 6.5% on June 8

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 6.5% on June 8

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5 per cent during its upcoming June 8 announcement, considering the easing of retail inflation in April and the potential for further decline, indicating the effectiveness of previous policy rate actions, anticipate experts. Headed by Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das, a meeting of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled for June 6-8. The decision of the 43rd meeting of the MPC would be announced on Thursday, June 8.

'Make in India and startup campaigns are really overplayed'

'Make in India and startup campaigns are really overplayed'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

For 2016, India's rank in ease of doing business has improved.

India Inc wants rate cut, says inflation likely to remain low

India Inc wants rate cut, says inflation likely to remain low

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Reversing a six month declining trend, WPI inflation moved up marginally to 0.11 per cent in December mainly because of increase in prices of food items.

CSR spends: Govt expects data collation by year-end

CSR spends: Govt expects data collation by year-end

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

The Central government expects to collate the data on corporates' CSR spending activities under the new companies law

Has India actually jumped 12 spots or 4?

Has India actually jumped 12 spots or 4?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

India was ranked 142 last year, but in the latest report it was revised to 134.

Yuvi rues not settling with any IPL team

Yuvi rues not settling with any IPL team

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Yuvraj represented six different franchises in the lucrative franchise tournament and was part of two IPL winning teams

The moustache is a poll issue in Gujarat

The moustache is a poll issue in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The moustache protest is the latest blot on the face of a nation that has failed to ensure even the safety of the Dalit community, says Veenu Sandhu.

Why liquidity will remain constrained till March-end

Why liquidity will remain constrained till March-end

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Although the RBI's open market operations have ensured sufficient system-level liquidity, some sectors are finding liquidity to be a challenge owing to their credit profile.

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan, who took over as RBI Governor on September 4, is scheduled to unveil on Friday mid-quarter monetary policy review, an event keenly awaited by industry and banks.

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.

Now Mamata seeks Ficci's help to set finances right

Now Mamata seeks Ficci's help to set finances right

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

West Bengal, the chief minister said, cannot be compared with other states and despite all hurdles it had an increased revenue generation over the last three years from Rs 21,000 crore (Rs 210 billion) to Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion).

'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The purpose of the delegation is to concretise relationships between the private sector in India and US universities, in hopes of a mutually beneficial partnership.

US agency brokers 600 deals for Indian firms

US agency brokers 600 deals for Indian firms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

US Commercial Service, the nodal agency for identifying business prospects and partners in the US, has been successful in working out 600 business deals for the Indian companies in the past one year.

Budget has brought clarity in tax policies: FinMin

Budget has brought clarity in tax policies: FinMin

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

In his maiden Budget presented in Parliament on July 10, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has tried to provide relief to the middle class by increasing tax exemption limit by Rs 50,000 to Rs 250,000.

COVID crisis: PM readies roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat

COVID crisis: PM readies roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India's goal of self-reliance has been paramount in the policy and practice of the country. The COVID-19 crisis gave us lessons on how to speed up efforts in that direction, he said.

Industry finds AAP's policies 'disturbing'

Industry finds AAP's policies 'disturbing'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The AAP government withdrew the approval given by the Sheila Dikshit-led government on allowing FDI in multibrand retail in Delhi.

India Inc hails RBI decision not to hike interest rate

India Inc hails RBI decision not to hike interest rate

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The status quo decision came as a breather as only last week the RBI had pulled up banks for not helping it in monetary policy transmission.