News for 'Ministry of Company Affairs'

IndiGo to put in place new policy on related party transactions

IndiGo to put in place new policy on related party transactions

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Under the new policy, external advice would be sought for related party transactions that are worth over Rs 2 crore and bidding process would be mandatory for any such contract.

No action against firms for non-payment of wages during lockdown: SC

No action against firms for non-payment of wages during lockdown: SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and M R Shah said industries and employees need each other and they should sit together to arrive at a settlement on the issue of payment of wages.

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Other measures being considered include relatively stringent KYC norms and a separate standard operating procedure for approval, renewal, and fresh investment from India's neighbouring countries.

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

By official estimates, the country has a surplus of 300,000 tonnes of milk powder, which has led to dairies and other bulk buyers cutting liquid milk purchase thus affecting its price.

It's confirmed, Nirav Modi IS in UK

It's confirmed, Nirav Modi IS in UK

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Nirav Modi, along with his wife Ami Modi, a US citizen, brother Nishal Modi, a Belgian citizen, and uncle Mehul Choksi, all accused in the CBI's FIRs in the case, left the country in the first week of January, weeks before country's biggest banking scam surfaced.

NOT AGAIN! Chit funds resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

NOT AGAIN! Chit funds resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

According to the consumer affairs department, these chit funds are operating at a small level.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

MCA shelves peer audit review plan

MCA shelves peer audit review plan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has shelved its idea of auditing the books of listed companies by independent auditors.

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Nagrale, an avid golfer and a tennis player, is a recipient of the President's Police Medal, Vishesh Seva Padak and Antarik Suraksha Padak.

At current rate, all Indians will be vaccinated by Sept 2022

At current rate, all Indians will be vaccinated by Sept 2022

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

865 million Indian adults require vaccination.

Kohinoor diamond gifted to UK, not stolen: Centre tells SC

Kohinoor diamond gifted to UK, not stolen: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the government, said this was the stand of the Culture Ministry.

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Company says faults, which were noticed soon after system upgrade on March 27, have been rectified

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Shiv Sena has so far expressed concerns over car shed for the city's planned metro network, the bullet train and the West Coast refinery projects.

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security establishment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Issuing a travel advisory, the health ministry also called for passengers with travel history to China, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Iran, Malaysia, France, Spain and Germany to undergo self-imposed quarantine for a period of 14 days from the date of their arrival, and their employers to facilitate work-from-home for such employees during this period.

Another controversy haunts the Sahara parivar

Another controversy haunts the Sahara parivar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Battling a long-drawn legal tussle with Sebi, conglomerate Saharas claim to have as many as 4,799 establishments under its fold, but its 'Chief Guardian and Managing Worker' Subrata Roy holds board seats on just a handful of registered group companies.

Noose tightens around ponzi scheme operators

Noose tightens around ponzi scheme operators

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The move is aimed at protecting investors from parking their money in dubious schemes.

CEO pay can be hiked with govt nod: Khurshid

CEO pay can be hiked with govt nod: Khurshid

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The corporate affairs ministry on Monday told the Rajya Sabha that companies can pay higher salaries to the top brasses after getting approval from the government under the existing Act.

'Why the fuss over hydroxychloroquine?'

'Why the fuss over hydroxychloroquine?'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'India is a pharma dada. We can manufacture enough for our people and for the world.'

Tatas are committed to make Air India a world-class airline: Chandra

Tatas are committed to make Air India a world-class airline: Chandra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

"The strategic divestment transaction of Air India successfully concluded today with transfer of 100 per cent shares of Air India to M/s Talace Pvt Ltd along with management control," DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a tweet. A new board, led by the strategic partner, takes charge of Air India, he added.

Infosys lifts suspense over Rohan Murty's designation

Infosys lifts suspense over Rohan Murty's designation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Union ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has informed Infosys that the appointment of Rohan Murty, son of co-founder and executive chairman N R Narayana Murthy, does not require its approval.

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones. There are no restrictions on sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, a home ministry spokesperson said, adding barber shops and salons are also allowed to open in these areas.

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

India looking at bringing back Choksi under Antiguan law applicable to Commonwealth countries

Tata, SIA incorporate airline venture

Tata, SIA incorporate airline venture

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

As per information available with the Corporate Affairs Ministry, the new company was incorporated on November 5 with a total paid up capital of Rs 500,000 and has been registered in New Delhi.

Large cos may have to adopt IFRS norms

Large cos may have to adopt IFRS norms

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Large Indian firms may have to adopt international accounting norms, IFRS, from the next fiscal when the new direct tax regime comes into effect, bringing clarity on the tax structure for companies.

Centre may hire US, Israel firms for terror intel

Centre may hire US, Israel firms for terror intel

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

The government also wants to ensure that content meant for radicalising youths, from outfits like Islamic State, doesn't find circulation in India.

Portal glitch: Govt may deduct payments to Infosys

Portal glitch: Govt may deduct payments to Infosys

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Infosys, which is managing MCA21, has been facing flak from different quarters on the woes pertaining to the portal.

Vodafone's India plan in limbo

Vodafone's India plan in limbo

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The Department of Telecom, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs had to give their comments on the proposal, sources said.

Dining out? Here's some great news for you

Dining out? Here's some great news for you

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A customer dissatisfied with his dining experience can have service charge on his food bill waived.

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The agency is looking at alleged "diversion of funds and financial reporting frauds".

India's retail king in BIG trouble

India's retail king in BIG trouble

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Though Kishore Biyani is selling stakes in group companies to pay off debt, a significant share price crash since January this year is making his task difficult.

Satyam: SFIO finds serious irregularities

Satyam: SFIO finds serious irregularities

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Following the disclosure of the Satyam scam, the corporate affairs ministry asked the SFIO to probe the books of accounts of 325 companies including those connected with Satyam and family members of B Ramalinga Raju. For instance, the official said in the accounts of a company named Swarnamukhi Green Field Pvt Ltd, the cost of land has been shown as Rs 15,00,000 but it was sold for Rs 3.5 crore (Rs 35 million).

Closer to elections, UPA govt starts supporting India Inc

Closer to elections, UPA govt starts supporting India Inc

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

With a spate of clearances, including relief to companies facing delays in development of coal mines, the government is getting its act together.

Govt not to revisit arrested CLB member's cases

Govt not to revisit arrested CLB member's cases

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The government on Wednesday said it will not relook at the investigations handled by arrested Company Law Board member R Vasudevan, when he was heading the inspection department of the ministry of corporate affairs.

Govt exploring possibility to produce Covaxin abroad

Govt exploring possibility to produce Covaxin abroad

Rediff.com21 May 2021

To address the shortage of COVID-19 jabs in the country, the government is exploring the possibility of boosting production of vaccines, including identifying manufacturing sites for indigenously developed Covaxin outside India, sources said.

Cos' Bill may not be passed in the current session

Cos' Bill may not be passed in the current session

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Bill proposes introduce the concept of class action suits for the first time in India, which would empower investors to sue a company for 'oppression and mismanagement' and claim damages.

Reebok fraud: SFIO lets off two top execs

Reebok fraud: SFIO lets off two top execs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

According to SFIO, the modus operandi of the Reebok fraud involved filing fictitious invoices to show inflated sales, recording fictitious sales by raising prices of goods sold.

Pay Rs 18,000 crore, you can go abroad, Delhi HC tells Naresh Goyal

Pay Rs 18,000 crore, you can go abroad, Delhi HC tells Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Court order follows submission of govt lawyers that Serious Fraud Investigation Office was probing a case of misappropriation of fund by Jet Airways and Goyal.

FinMin to prepare fresh proposal for Air India sale

FinMin to prepare fresh proposal for Air India sale

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Probable reasons that led to failure of the sale process include 24 per cent government stake and corresponding rights, high debt, volatile crude oil prices, fluctuations in exchange rate, changes in macro environment, profitability track record of bidders and restriction on bidding by individuals.

Private hospitals seek proper guidelines on vaccine procurement

Private hospitals seek proper guidelines on vaccine procurement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Several private hospitals across the country said they have no clarity on procuring COVID-19 vaccines under the new policy announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that it has led to the vaccination being put on hold at their centres.