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LVB resolution: RBI delays final merger scheme to next week

LVB resolution: RBI delays final merger scheme to next week

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The Reserve Bank did not issue the final merger scheme for Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) with DBS India on Friday as stated earlier and is likely to do so only next week, according to a central bank official. While placing LVB under a moratorium and then issuing a draft amalgamation scheme on November 17, the RBI had said it would issue the final merger scheme on November 20 (Friday) so as to help complete the resolution for the 94-year-old lender by December 16. However, as of 2200 hrs on Friday, the central bank did not issue the final merger scheme. When contacted, a senior RBI official told PTI that the same would now be issued early next week.

FPIs' holding in NSE-listed cos hit 5-yr high in Q3

FPIs' holding in NSE-listed cos hit 5-yr high in Q3

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

FPIs' ownership in NSE-listed companies reached a five-year high of 22.74 per cent in December 2020 on the back of huge net inflow of Rs 1.42 lakh crore by such investors in the third quarter.

Tatas, US-based fund among Air India bidders

Tatas, US-based fund among Air India bidders

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata group was among "multiple" entities who on Monday put in preliminary bids for buying the government's stake in loss-making carrier Air India.

LIC crosses 1-crore mark in sales

LIC crosses 1-crore mark in sales

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

Life Insurance Corporation of India on Thursday said it has crossed the 1-crore (10-million) mark in sales of new policies for the current fiscal on November 15.

Is your builder a defaulter?

Is your builder a defaulter?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

To ensure the property right is not contested, one has to take various steps, including getting a bank NoC.

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was on Friday questioned for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case against him.

SBI Caps, JM Financial to sell Reliance Capital assets

SBI Caps, JM Financial to sell Reliance Capital assets

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The key assets put on the block include its entire stake in Reliance General Insurance Company, the third-largest private sector insurer, and a 49 per cent stake in Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, a joint venture with Nippon Life, which is among the top five private-sector insurance companies.

Why IDBI Bank will find recovery an uphill task

Why IDBI Bank will find recovery an uphill task

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

It has Rs 20,500 crore of standard stressed pool outstanding as of June 2018. Thus, the entire stressed book (net NPAs and standard stressed pool) is nearly two times its net worth.

Pension fund: SBI, LIC, PNB among 7 applicants

Pension fund: SBI, LIC, PNB among 7 applicants

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Seven public sector entities including the Life Insurance Corporation and State Bank of India on Friday submitted expressions of interest to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

Air India bid deadline may be extended till Dec 15

Air India bid deadline may be extended till Dec 15

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

To attract potential suitors, the government will ease asset valuation norms for Air India by allowing bidders to put in offers on an enterprise value basis, a source said on Monday. To begin with, the government is likely to further extend the deadline for putting in a preliminary expression of interest for the loss-making national carrier to December 15. The source said bids will be sought on an enterprise value basis - a popular valuation methodology for takeover deals.

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Naved Masood, former secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Sebi board member; TV Mohandas Pai, chairman of Manipal Global Education and Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors have ceded their position on the NSE board following end of their tenure.

10 public sector banks may miss out on govt's lifeline

10 public sector banks may miss out on govt's lifeline

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

As many as 10 public sector banks could be out of the infusion plan because of Sebi's minimum public shareholding norms.

India's 10 biggest brands, Tata leads

India's 10 biggest brands, Tata leads

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Tatas' brand value grows 12% in the past year, far ahead of Reliance and Airtel.

ASK AJIT: New Stocks To Buy?

ASK AJIT: New Stocks To Buy?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'Kindly advise about the following stocks. Can I hold or exit?'

This 21-yr-old is set to become India's youngest mayor

This 21-yr-old is set to become India's youngest mayor

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

If everything goes as expected, Arya, now a second year graduation student of a Thiruvananthapuram college, would not only become the new mayor of Kerala's capital, a position held by several significant personalities in the past, but also the youngest ever mayor in the country.

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Alvarez & Marsal will develop a detailed restructuring plan for the group to demonstrate to shareholders and lenders that it was self-sufficient in repaying its liabilities. So far, the IL&FS management had been working on its revival plan.

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

At the same time, the Cabinet approved reducing government's stake in select PSUs such as IOC to below 51 per cent while continuing to retain management control.

Sebi unhappy with govt move on hike in LIC holding cap

Sebi unhappy with govt move on hike in LIC holding cap

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Regulator fears the insurer may get away without making an open offer.

Want to work for an insurance company?

Want to work for an insurance company?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Life Insurance Corporation of India is recruiting Apprentice Development Officers.

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, will answer your queries.

How foreign portfolio investors view the 'India story'

How foreign portfolio investors view the 'India story'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

IT, FMCG and manufacturing sectors are less attractive to foreign portfolio investors

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'In the short term, we may see some disruptions due to Covid, but in the medium-to-long term, we should keep an eye on US inflation and 10-year bond yields.'

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The Railways plans to float an independent fund.

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

CBI sources said Singh appeared before the probe team on Tuesday morning and was questioned.

Ask MF Guru: 'Is my portfolio looking good?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Is my portfolio looking good?'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Renewal norms for health, auto insurance eased

Renewal norms for health, auto insurance eased

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Payments can be made till April 21; for motor the relaxation is only for third-party insurance.

Will insurance firms create magic in Jan-Mar peak season?

Will insurance firms create magic in Jan-Mar peak season?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The new business premium of life insurance companies usually sees the highest growth in the March quarter.

LIC to buy land worth Rs 2,000 cr

LIC to buy land worth Rs 2,000 cr

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Life Insurance Corporation of India, which is among the largest property owners in India, is planning to acquire land worth Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) this year to develop commercial and residential complexes. This will be in addition to the Rs 1,100 crore (Rs 11 billion) it spent last year for purchasing lands across the country.

LIC may hold 10% in UTI holding firm

LIC may hold 10% in UTI holding firm

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The higher dividend will help Tata Trusts, which owns 67 per cent stake in Tata Sons, to invest in its charitable activities. The total dividend outgo will be Rs 404 crore.

Big changes in I-T return forms. Read to find the details

Big changes in I-T return forms. Read to find the details

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Those spending over Rs 2 lakh on foreign travel, incurring more than Rs 1 lakh electricity bills, or depositing over Rs 1 crore in current account will have to mandatorily file ITR even if their total income is below the taxable limit. The last date for filing has been extended to Nov 30 from Jul 31.

LIC, UTI MF in race for pension bus

LIC, UTI MF in race for pension bus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

Life Insurance Corporation and UTI Mutual Fund are in the fray for entering the lucrative pension business, which is slated to grow to Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) by 2010.

About NRIs and income tax refunds...

About NRIs and income tax refunds...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

ITI withdraws Rs 1,300-crore FPO over poor demand

ITI withdraws Rs 1,300-crore FPO over poor demand

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The government holds 90 per cent stake in ITI which is valued at Rs 7,550 crore.

Modi's assets: Rs 4,143 in the bank, 1 house, no car

Modi's assets: Rs 4,143 in the bank, 1 house, no car

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The PM has assets worth Rs 2.5 crore including a residential plot in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, fixed deposits of Rs 1.27 crore and Rs 38,750 cash in hand.