News for 'Ministry of Company Affairs'

Govt has taken up snooping issue with China: Jaishankar

Govt has taken up snooping issue with China: Jaishankar

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'In their part, the Chinese Foreign ministry maintained that there was no connection between the company concerned and the Chinese government,' he also said.

Wal-Mart sets up new company in India

Wal-Mart sets up new company in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The retailer has registered a new company called 'Wal-Mart India Private Ltd' in the country, according to the data available with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

700 companies under RBI lens for non-payment of investor money

700 companies under RBI lens for non-payment of investor money

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The move comes against the backdrop of rising instances of people getting duped by illicit money pooling activities

'Blockchain, algorithmic collusion challenges'

'Blockchain, algorithmic collusion challenges'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Global coordination, convergence, market complexities and dynamics and cross-border enforcement compound the existing challenges we face.'

DRDO's UAV to make debut flying at Aero India

DRDO's UAV to make debut flying at Aero India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The five-day event will include aerial displays by aircraft and helicopters along with a large exhibition and trade fair of aerospace and defence companies.

E-filing: Firms to give digital signatures

E-filing: Firms to give digital signatures

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Companies would have to furnish digital signatures with the Registrar of Companies for e-filing under the MCA-21 programme of the government.

Govt issues new guidelines banning surrogate ads

Govt issues new guidelines banning surrogate ads

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The government on Friday came out with new guidelines to prevent misleading advertisements, including those targeting children and making free claims to woo consumers.

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Moitra brought two birthday caps in the House to press her argument that the businessman being most talked about had "topi-pehnau-ed" the government.

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Indian couple was on a four-day cruise on the Spectrum of the Seas which was on the way back to Singapore from Penang on Monday morning when the 70-year-old Jakesh woke up to find his wife missing from their room.

E-tracking: June deadline for bosses

E-tracking: June deadline for bosses

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Co Act Bill to be tabled in Budget session

Co Act Bill to be tabled in Budget session

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The government said on Friday a Bill to amend the Companies Act, 1956, will be introduced in the Budget Session of the Parliament next year, while the new accounting standards for firms in India is expected to be in place by January next year.

New companies law is welcome but incomplete

New companies law is welcome but incomplete

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

On Thursday, the Bill was approved by the Rajya Sabha; once it receives the president's assent and is notified, it will replace the legislation in force currently, which dates from 1956.

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The South Korean foreign minister on Tuesday 'regretted the offence' caused to the people and government of India by the social media post on the so-called Kashmir solidarity day by the Hyundai Pakistan, a day after New Delhi summoned the RoK envoy to express 'strong displeasure' over the 'unacceptable' post.

India, China to end 2-yr standoff in key Ladakh area by Monday

India, China to end 2-yr standoff in key Ladakh area by Monday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

India and China will complete the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh by September 12, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday.

Parliament completes Budgetary exercise amid ruckus

Parliament completes Budgetary exercise amid ruckus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

First Rajya Sabha approved the Rs 45 lakh-crore spending proposed in the Budget, followed by the nod to the Finance Bill that contains tax proposals.

Assets of Videocon promoters to be frozen, attached

Assets of Videocon promoters to be frozen, attached

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed to freeze and attach assets and properties of Videocon promoters following a petition by the ministry of corporate affairs. The NCLT Mumbai bench has directed the Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) that securities owned or held by the Videocon promoters "in any company or society be frozen, and be prohibited from being transferred or alienation" and the details be shared with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to disclose information about all assets of the Videocon promoters in their knowledge or possession, for the purpose of freezing and restraining such assets.

Independent directors: Govt to revise law

Independent directors: Govt to revise law

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The government will introduce the revised company law for legislation in April in Parliament that will mandate one third independent directors in a company's board.

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'

Indian MFs keen to invest in Fortune-500 firms

Indian MFs keen to invest in Fortune-500 firms

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

With market regulator SEBI having no objection, leading mutual funds including UTI AMC are now awaiting Reserve Bank's nod to invest in the equity of Fortune-500 companies.

Govt issues 202 notices to e-com players for violating norm

Govt issues 202 notices to e-com players for violating norm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Union government on Tuesday said it has issued 202 notices to e-commerce players for incorrect declaration of 'country of origin' on products on their platforms in the last one year. The maximum number of such violations were found with respect to electronic appliances, followed by clothing and home products. Out of 217 notices, 202 notices were issued for violations relating to 'country of origin' norm.

Sebi to sort out turf overlap

Sebi to sort out turf overlap

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group

Byju's takes Rs 300 crore unsecured loan from Aakash for 'principal biz'

Byju's takes Rs 300 crore unsecured loan from Aakash for 'principal biz'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Educational technology giant Byju's has taken a loan of Rs 300 crore from its subsidiary Aakash Educational Services (AESL), which it acquired for nearly $1 billion last year. AESL, in its filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, said that Think & Learn - the parent firm of Byju's - is in need of funds for its 'principal business activities'. It said the board of directors of the company at its meeting on October 3, subject to the approval of the members at the general meeting, has given its approval for granting the unsecured loan to Think & Learn for an amount not exceeding Rs 300 crore.

CA rules under government lens

CA rules under government lens

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sources said a notification to this effect will be released soon. Indian arms of foreign firms make it a rule that audits must be conducted by their foreign partners for Indian companies approaching the overseas markets for any reason. No such rule exists, the source said, although the practice is common. "We are screening partnership agreements of all these firms to analyse the legal basis on which the foreign firms audit Indian companies," the source added.

Simplified exit scheme from Feb 1

Simplified exit scheme from Feb 1

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Facing the gigantic problem of over three lakh defunct companies, the government will launch a new 'simplified exit scheme 2005', which will become operational from February 1.

Star-Tata DTH JV in limbo

Star-Tata DTH JV in limbo

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Ahead of India visit of News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch, the proposal for the direct-to-home venture by Star is shuttling between ministries raising doubts whether the Rs 1,600 crore

Tighter norms for honchos

Tighter norms for honchos

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Govt yet to okay Space TV project

Govt yet to okay Space TV project

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Chatterjee out, Mitra gets additional charge of Bengal's industry ministry

Chatterjee out, Mitra gets additional charge of Bengal's industry ministry

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

While it was no secret that Mamata was upset with Patha Chatterjee for a while as he has hardly been successful in bringing any big-ticket investment, there is a strong buzz that it was the controversy over the HPL bid that finally influenced her decision.

In India, Saudi deals, a message for Pak on terror

In India, Saudi deals, a message for Pak on terror

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday called on states to reject the use of terrorism against other countries and prevent access to weapons, including missiles and drones, to commit acts of terror.

Glitches in MCA portal: CAs, CS seek extension in annual filing deadline

Glitches in MCA portal: CAs, CS seek extension in annual filing deadline

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

In a multi-city protest on Monday, a large number of company secretaries (CS) and chartered accountants (CAs) came together to seek extension of the deadline for annual filing due to glitches in the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) portal. According to the Companies Act, firms are supposed to submit Form AOC 4 for filing of the balance sheet within 30 days of holding the annual general meeting (AGM). This deadline was over on October 29.

Adani role in defence sector comes as fresh ammo for Oppn

Adani role in defence sector comes as fresh ammo for Oppn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Several Opposition leaders, including former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday attacked the government over a media report claiming that a key Adani group investor is also co-owner with the conglomerate in a defence firm.

Chocolates no more milk products

Chocolates no more milk products

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Anil Nanda demands probe in Escorts Heart sale

Anil Nanda demands probe in Escorts Heart sale

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Anil has requested the ministry to take appropriate action in the matter in the interest of the public.

Competition Act may be amended

Competition Act may be amended

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Govt may give Coke a breather

Govt may give Coke a breather

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

Computerisation on cards at RoC

Computerisation on cards at RoC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005