News for 'Mehul Choksi'

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

ICAI intends to investigate the chartered accountants of PNB but the bank allegedly refuses to give the information sought.

PM Modi can't face Lok Sabha for 15 minutes: Rahul

PM Modi can't face Lok Sabha for 15 minutes: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The BJP, however, reacted sharply to Gandhi's remarks saying the Congress leader will do well worrying more about his constituency.

HC seeks help of Nirav Modi's company to bring him back

HC seeks help of Nirav Modi's company to bring him back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The bench also said there was merit in ED's contention that while the "driving force behind the companies" (Modi) was not submitting to the agency's jurisdiction, his companies cannot be given any discretionary relief.

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The four officials were asked questions related to the UPA government's '20:80' gold import scheme, which was cleared by Chidambaram on May 13, 2014, barely three days before the counting of votes of the general election

PNB fraud: ED raids continue for 3rd day, seizure value rises to Rs 5674 cr

PNB fraud: ED raids continue for 3rd day, seizure value rises to Rs 5674 cr

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The ED conducted further searches at 21 locations across India.

Hyd court stays Bad Boy Billionaires on Ramalinga Raju's appeal

Hyd court stays Bad Boy Billionaires on Ramalinga Raju's appeal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

A local civil court in Hyderabad has issued an interim stay restraining Netflix from airing its web series Bad Boy Billionaires-India on a petition filed by B Ramalinga Raju who was convicted in the multi-crore accounting scandal of Satyam Computer Services Limited. The XXV Additional Chief Judge B Prathima, while issuing notices to Netflix Inc in USA, Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP and the nodal officer, department of electronics and information technology, posted the matter for further hearing on November 18 when the plea came up on Tuesday.

Are Artificial Diamonds the Future?

Are Artificial Diamonds the Future?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Don't expect the synthetic stones to surpass natural ones anytime soon because the world's biggest miners of diamonds aren't looking to get into man-made diamonds.

Nirav Modi stayed in flat above jewellery store in London

Nirav Modi stayed in flat above jewellery store in London

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

During his stay in London, he was reportedly living in the heart of the city above his jewellery boutique called "Nirav Modi" on Old Bond Street, which was reportedly closed last week, The Sunday Times reported.

UK okays Nirav Modi's extradition, he has 14 days to appeal

UK okays Nirav Modi's extradition, he has 14 days to appeal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The United Kingdom's home department has cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is wanted in an over Rs 13,000-crore bank fraud case, officials said on Friday.

Now AI will be used to weed out shell firms

Now AI will be used to weed out shell firms

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Thousands of unlisted companies registered with RoCs will soon go under watch on lines similar to the oversight by the Securities and Exchange Board of India of listed companies.

PNB fraud could have been prevented if only...

PNB fraud could have been prevented if only...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Use of blockchain technology will ensure that banks will not be blindsided like in the case of the Nirav Modi-Mehul Choksi blowout at PNB, says Raghu Mohan.

Gold jewellery exports likely to dip by 50% in FY14

Gold jewellery exports likely to dip by 50% in FY14

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Gold jewellery exports may decline by about 50 per cent in this financial year from last year after government restrictions reduced the availability of raw material, Gitanjali Gems Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi said.

NiMo can't join CBI probe, says he has 'business abroad'

NiMo can't join CBI probe, says he has 'business abroad'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The CBI on Wednesday directed him to contact the embassy of India in a country where he is staying so that his travel to India can be arranged

In convicting Rahul, judge refers to his prior apology to SC

In convicting Rahul, judge refers to his prior apology to SC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The court in Gujarat's Surat city which on Thursday sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to a two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case noted that the seriousness of his crime increased because a speech delivered by a Member of Parliament has a "very wide impact on the public."

Nirav Modi fraud case: Original sin committed in UPA tenure, says Sitharaman

Nirav Modi fraud case: Original sin committed in UPA tenure, says Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman said Nirav Modi may have been able to run away from the country, but the government is taking action against him, and claimed that it will "surely nab him".

Nirav Modi's Firestar Diamond files for bankruptcy in US

Nirav Modi's Firestar Diamond files for bankruptcy in US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Firestar Diamond, which on its website states that its operations span the US, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and India, blamed liquidity and supply chain challenges.

Govt fast-tracks bill to seize assets of defaulters fleeing India

Govt fast-tracks bill to seize assets of defaulters fleeing India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Currently, confiscation can be done through multiple laws, but it is a complicated process.

PNB scam: ED files fresh chargesheet against Nirav Modi, others

PNB scam: ED files fresh chargesheet against Nirav Modi, others

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

ED said the United Kingdom's home secretary recently referred India's request for extraditing the tainted businessman to a court for initiating legal proceedings against him.

Colour of criminality given to banking transactions: Nirav Modi to court

Colour of criminality given to banking transactions: Nirav Modi to court

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Modi also reiterated that he cannot return to India due to safety concerns and also because his case has been politicised.

RBI bars banks from issuing LoUs in Nirav Modi scam fallout

RBI bars banks from issuing LoUs in Nirav Modi scam fallout

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Reserve Bank of India also banned with immediate effect issuance of letters of comfort which, like LoUs, are used by importers to fund their overseas purchases.

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The action came after investigations carried out by an inter-ministerial committee formed by the home ministry in 2020.

Govt readying a real-time master list of economic offenders

Govt readying a real-time master list of economic offenders

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Officials say that such a list, to be updated on a real-time basis, will serve as a ready reckoner in identifying those committing multiple economic offences

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'

Maha polls: India Inc's leading lights cast their vote

Maha polls: India Inc's leading lights cast their vote

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Polling for the 288-seat Assembly is being held in a single-phase on Wednesday.

Under Modi, India is reeling under financial anarchy: Shiv Sena

Under Modi, India is reeling under financial anarchy: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Sena said many banking frauds have come to fore during the Modi regime.

Rs 17cr cash seized in ED raid on Kolkata-based gaming app operators

Rs 17cr cash seized in ED raid on Kolkata-based gaming app operators

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

A picture released by the federal agency showed bundles of seized Rs 500 currency notes along with a few in the denomination of Rs 2,000 and Rs 200 stacked together on a bed.

Ring worth Rs 10 cr, watch valued at Rs 1.4 cr: Raid on Nirav Modi's house

Ring worth Rs 10 cr, watch valued at Rs 1.4 cr: Raid on Nirav Modi's house

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Officials said the Enforcement Directorate along with the Central Bureau of Investigation launched fresh searches on March 22 at the Samudra Mahal luxury residential flats of Modi in Mumbai's Worli area which resulted in the recovery of fresh valuables.

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Soon after coming out of the ED office in Kolkata, Banerjee said the interrogation was an effort to prevent him from participating in the INDIA meet and a testimony to the vital role TMC is playing in forging the opposition unity.

Rotomac bank fraud: CBI files FIR in scam worth Rs 3,695 cr

Rotomac bank fraud: CBI files FIR in scam worth Rs 3,695 cr

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

According to a complaint from Bank of Baroda, the conspirators allegedly cheated a consortium of bank loans of Rs 3,695 crore. The scam was earlier estimated at around Rs 800 crore.

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rahul reiterated that there was massive corruption in the Rafale deal.

Hold time-bound probe, punish the guilty, says Mamata on minister's arrest

Hold time-bound probe, punish the guilty, says Mamata on minister's arrest

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Banerjee slammed the opposition for a "malicious campaign" launched against her, asserting that she does not support corruption.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

Jewellery sales gleam ahead of festive season

Jewellery sales gleam ahead of festive season

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The price is at a 4-year low, stabilising around Rs 25,000/10gm.

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

Diamonds are now fraudsters' best friends!

Diamonds are now fraudsters' best friends!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Nultiple regulators are probing the nexus of scamsters with diamonds after a state-run bank got defrauded of $1.8 billion by designer jeweller Nirav Modi.

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

"Religious festivals seem to have become occasions to intimidate and bully others -- a far cry from when they were occasions for joy and celebration. Instead, there is intimidation and discrimination only on account of their religion, food, caste, gender or language," Gandhi said.

India's gold demand may hit 4-year high in July-Dec

India's gold demand may hit 4-year high in July-Dec

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Gold was Rs 28,100 per 10 gm on July 26, 2014.

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

She was the managing director and the CEO of PNB since August 14, 2015 before being appointed in Allahabad Bank on May 6, 2017.

Gold jewellery demand set to boom post note-ban

Gold jewellery demand set to boom post note-ban

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Demand bounces back but uncertainty over GST rate for jewellery casts a shadow over future.