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PNB fraud: 200 shell firms, benami assets under scanner

PNB fraud: 200 shell firms, benami assets under scanner

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The Enforcement Directorate, which continued its searches against Modi, Choksi and their companies for the fourth day on Sunday , is also moving to attach at least two dozen immovable properties under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

India, other Asian markets to fall further: HSBC

India, other Asian markets to fall further: HSBC

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Hedge fund redemptions and margin calls on leveraged investors will trigger further selling.

S&P: Exporters to benefit from rupee's decline

S&P: Exporters to benefit from rupee's decline

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

In a report on the rupee's depreciation, S&P said, "Revenue for companies that export and operate overseas would rise, because they would get more rupees for the goods and services they sell."

Gitanjali plans to invest $75 mn in UAE for expansion

Gitanjali plans to invest $75 mn in UAE for expansion

Rediff.com29 May 2012

India's jewellery retailer Gitanjali Group is planning to invest up to $75 million (around Rs 414 crore) in increasing its number of outlets in the UAE to 110 within two years.

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

Is Nirav Modi in US? Cannot confirm, says state department

Is Nirav Modi in US? Cannot confirm, says state department

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The US Department of Justice declined to comment on Modi.

PNB appoints forensic auditor for NiMo-Choksi fraud case

PNB appoints forensic auditor for NiMo-Choksi fraud case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

PNB issued a formal appointment letter to Belgium-based consultancy firm BDO

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.

'Ajmer blast was carried out to deter Hindus'

'Ajmer blast was carried out to deter Hindus'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The 2007 Ajmer Shariff blast was carried out to deter Hindus from going to the famous shrine and the act was carried out by a group of extremists whose members belonged to both majority and minority communities, Swami Aseemanand, an accused in the case has said in his confessional statement.

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

'Scams may affect India's premium'

'Scams may affect India's premium'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

'India has started appearing on the radar of foreign retail investors.'

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.

Gujarat lose to India 'B' despite Gandhi's unbeaten century

Gujarat lose to India 'B' despite Gandhi's unbeaten century

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Chirag Gandhi's brilliant unbeaten century went in vain as Gujarat went down to India 'B' by seven runs in a thrilling last-over finish, in the Deodhar Trophy One-Day tournament in Kanpur, on Tuesday.

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The ED officer will carry the latest charge sheet filed by the agency against Modi's wife Ami and the recent attachments made by it in the case.

Supply cramps may push diamond prices up 15-20%

Supply cramps may push diamond prices up 15-20%

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Diamond prices fell about 30 per cent last year and had recovered by almost 15 per cent this year. Further recovery is imminent by the end of this year, said Mehul Choksi, chairman of Gitanjali Gems, a leading jewellery manufacturer and retailer, on the sidelines of a seminar organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Mumbai on Monday.

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'It seems PM Modi is running a bank fraudsters settlement company for the likes of Nirav Modi'

Sena activists protest MNIK release, held

Sena activists protest MNIK release, held

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The police arrested 46 troublemakers in Mumbai.

Google buys start-up founded by Indian-origin techies

Google buys start-up founded by Indian-origin techies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Google has acquired Flutter, a San Francisco-based company founded by two persons of Indian origin - Navneet Dalal and Mehul Nariyawala.

Bad Boy Billionaires Review

Bad Boy Billionaires Review

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The Bad Boy Billionaires series has a lot in common: The three billionaires' hefty ambition, dangerous arrogance and untrammeled power, observes Dhruv Munjal.

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share with us your cuties, i.e., cute selfies with kids and we have been overwhelmed with your responses. Here is the first set!

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Modi's defence team doubled the bail security to 2 million pounds and offered he would stay on 24-hour curfew at his London flat.

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.

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.

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.

Nirav Modi's passport was revoked yet he managed to travel extensively

Nirav Modi's passport was revoked yet he managed to travel extensively

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

CBI said it had shared the information about revocation of his passport in the 'diffusion' notice issued through the Interpol on February 15.

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Frozen mutual funds and shares worth Rs 86.72 crore belong to Choksi and his group, and the rest are owned by the Modi group.

Bail plea rejected; Nirav Modi to be in custody till March 29

Bail plea rejected; Nirav Modi to be in custody till March 29

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

District Judge Marie Mallon said there were substantial grounds to believe that Nirav Modi would fail to surrender if granted bail.

CBI arrests ex-PNB deputy manager, more officials could be involved

CBI arrests ex-PNB deputy manager, more officials could be involved

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Gokulnath Shetty, then deputy manager (now retired), Manoj Kharat, a single window operator of PNB, and Hemant Bhat were taken into custody by the agency

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The split second decisions that reigning world champions Mercedes take during a race are a result of real time data provided by Tata Communications, Formula One's connectivity partner since 2012 and now the only Indian presence in the paddock.

Saif, Darsheel to receive Rajiv Gandhi Award

Saif, Darsheel to receive Rajiv Gandhi Award

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Actors Saif Ali Khan, Lara Dutta and Darsheel Safary have been named amongst the recipients of this year's Rajiv Gandhi Awards for their contribution to Hindi Cinema. The awards will be presented on August 17 in Mumbai.

Gitanjali eyes retail buyouts in the US

Gitanjali eyes retail buyouts in the US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

The slowdown in the world's largest jewellery market could provide an opportunity for acquisitions. Following the acquisitions of two jewellery chains in the US, Samuel Jewels in December 2006 and Rogers in November 2007, Gitanjali Gems is eyeing a few more buyouts in the world's largest jewellery market.

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.

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The Singapore high court has put a freeze on deposits of $ 6.122 million following Enforcement Directorate's request on the ground that the money was "proceeds of crime" illegally siphoned off by Nirav Modi from the Punjab National Bank.

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

225,000 more shell companies come under ministry lens

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

After taking action against 226,000 shell companies last year, the ministry of corporate affairs has now zeroed in on a fresh batch of suspected shell companies.

Indian cos improving credit profile by selling equities: S&P

Indian cos improving credit profile by selling equities: S&P

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Weak economy and high interest rates in India, which have adversely affected cash flows and debt-servicing ability, have prompted the companies to improve their financial profiles.

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

It has registered 2,000-plus money laundering cases and about 12,000 forex violation ones in the 14 years since it was established. Yet, its probes have resulted in no more than 13 convictions from nine cases of money laundering since 2005.

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A common feature in India is the lag between the occurrence of frauds and the time they are actually reported.

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.

i-bankers turn entrepreneurs as big deals dry up

i-bankers turn entrepreneurs as big deals dry up

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

In March this year, he quit to start his own firm for equity syndication to cater to small and medium enterprises in smaller towns. Huzefa Sitabkhan, who was working with one of the domestic investment banks (i-banks), left to start PNR Consulting, an advisory and consultancy firm for equity and debt syndication for SMEs.