News for 'Ministry of Company Affairs'

Priyanka admits to submitting multiple applications for DIN

Priyanka admits to submitting multiple applications for DIN

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Priyanka Vadra has admitted to mistakes in submitting multiple applications for Director Identification Number while Karti Chidambaram has been asked by the Corporate Affairs Ministry to explain his position on a related issue.

Reebok fraud case: ED begins money-laundering probe

Reebok fraud case: ED begins money-laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The ED is also probing alleged violations of foreign exchange rules by the company since 2006.

Centre grants sanction to prosecute Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

Centre grants sanction to prosecute Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal reacted strongly to the development claiming the case was registered against Jain as he was working for the regularisation of city's unauthorised colonies.

3 lakh de-registered firms under I-T lens for money laundering

3 lakh de-registered firms under I-T lens for money laundering

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

A senior official said CBDT has inputs that a number of these companies possibly indulged in tax crimes and once this is established, the department will initiate action against them for indulging in money laundering and tax evasion.

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'We will see footfall returning to pre-COVID levels by January.'

Balrampur Chini hauled up for fudging accounts

Balrampur Chini hauled up for fudging accounts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

The ministry of corporate affairs has begun prosecuting directors of Kolkata-based Balrampur Chini Mills, India's second-largest sugar company, for not complying with accounting standards and Schedule V1 (Section 211) of the Companies Act. The prosecution has been initiated after inspection under the Companies Act.

Reebok India case: Corporate mismanagement led to scam

Reebok India case: Corporate mismanagement led to scam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Sources say bills were inflated by the company and not recorded correctly.

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

On Tuesday, Pompeo and Esper will hold the 2+2 talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, covering the entire expanse of defence and security ties as well as key regional and global issues.

Jet lenders to take steep haircut of 95%

Jet lenders to take steep haircut of 95%

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Jalan Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for the grounded Jet Airways, will make a total cash infusion of Rs 1,375 crore in the airline and lenders will take a steep haircut on their admitted claims of over Rs 7,800 crore under the approved resolution plan. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on June 22, approved the consortium's resolution plan for Jet Airways, which has been undergoing insolvency resolution process since June 2019. The carrier shuttered operations in April 2019.

FinMin wants banks to be exempt from CSR spend

FinMin wants banks to be exempt from CSR spend

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Letter to corporate affairs ministry cites slowing economy, capital challenges.

The top 10 states favoured by India Inc

The top 10 states favoured by India Inc

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

States that saw the highest number of new company registration in the last financial year.

Mandatory registration for overseas online cos

Mandatory registration for overseas online cos

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

In a bid to make foreign companies engaged in online and direct-to-home business practices in India accountable, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will make enrolment of all such companies with the country's Registrar of Companies (RoC) mandatory.

The nefarious world of C Sivasankaran

The nefarious world of C Sivasankaran

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Corporate ministry documents show that the Siva's firm kept taking loans from public sector banks like State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank which gradually turned to bad loans.

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

However, the Indian capital markets regulator rejected the claim saying it neither received any such request, nor provided any such information to the concerned department in Antigua.

Budget not to addresss LLP tax issue

Budget not to addresss LLP tax issue

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

No time to sort out the issue in Budget: Khursheed

No security clearance given to Jet-Etihad deal: Govt

No security clearance given to Jet-Etihad deal: Govt

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Home Ministry has conveyed to the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) that it has not given security clearance to the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways' proposal to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways.

BJP MP wants Tharoor out as panel chief over FB row

BJP MP wants Tharoor out as panel chief over FB row

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has shot off a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker against Shashi Tharoor for speaking in public about his intention to summon Facebook officials without discussing the matter first in the parliamentary committee the Congress leader heads.

CSR non-compliance: Breather for Corporate India

CSR non-compliance: Breather for Corporate India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

A committee suggested that CSR expenditure be made tax deductible, in order to incentivise spending by companies. It also said that CSR should not be used as a means of resource-gap funding for government schemes.

Indians abducted by ISIS are unharmed: Govt

Indians abducted by ISIS are unharmed: Govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The Indians, including 39 construction workers abducted by the Islamic State militants over two months ago in conflict-hit Mosul town of Iraq, are "unharmed", external affairs ministry said on Thursday.

Divestment pushed back as PSUs don't fancy buybacks

Divestment pushed back as PSUs don't fancy buybacks

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Ministries seek more discussions, Cabinet defers decision.

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.

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

Govt proposes phase-wise pre-packed insolvency process

Govt proposes phase-wise pre-packed insolvency process

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A draft proposal by the sub-committee of the insolvency law committee has recommended that the corporate debtor (CD) may initiate the prepack since it may prove difficult to implement if creditors are allowed to do so without the willingness of the promoter.

216 cr vaccine doses to be available between Aug-Dec: Centre

216 cr vaccine doses to be available between Aug-Dec: Centre

Rediff.com13 May 2021

As states grapple with a shortage of coronavirus vaccines, the Centre on Thursday said that over two billion doses will be made available in the country in five months between August and December, enough to vaccinate the entire population.

Govt shifts 128 cos to 'watch list'; 78 firms untraceable

Govt shifts 128 cos to 'watch list'; 78 firms untraceable

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The entities are classified as 'vanishing companies' if they cease to file their balance sheets and other documents after raising capital and the whereabouts of their offices or directors become untraceable.

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Good news for stressed asset buyers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In a major relief to stressed assets, the Cabinet approved the proposed IBC amendment that the licences, permits, concessions, and clearances for a corporate debtor cannot be terminated or suspended or not renewed during the moratorium period. The Cabinet also allowed amending the code to streamline the corporate insolvency resolution process and protect last-mile funding to boost investment in financially distressed sectors.

End-use of IPO funds under lens

End-use of IPO funds under lens

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Ministry of corporate affairs directs Registrar of Companies to conduct quarterly scrutiny

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The day I took charge, the PM told me you do the following -- stop imports, talk to all stakeholders and involve them to make mining more industry-friendly without affecting the environment.'

Hardeep was thrown out of board, Ponty quit later

Hardeep was thrown out of board, Ponty quit later

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

In a filing on March 18, 2012, Wave Industries, a key Chadhaa group company that controls its sugar and distilleries businesses, said Hardeep had vacated the office of director under Section 283.

Centre moots corporate governance policy

Centre moots corporate governance policy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The corporate affairs ministry has mooted the idea.

Investing in IPOs? Govt alerts investors

Investing in IPOs? Govt alerts investors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The government on Monday asked the investors planning to invest their money in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) to check with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on issues like the promoters' track record and regulatory compliances.

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Rediff.com18 May 2020

States and Union Territories have been given the powers for delineation of Red, Green and Orange Zones as per COVID-19 situation, the MHA said. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0, it said.

Names of all NRC applicants published online

Names of all NRC applicants published online

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The names of all the 3.30 crore applicants as per draft NRC and supplementary list of inclusions and exclusions (final NRC) have been published.

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Among the other conditions of the Hinduja group for picking up a stake in Jet is that bankers must take a haircut of 80 per cent and that they should help negotiate with operational creditors like aircraft lessors for moratorium on certain immediate payments.

Many challenges await new FinMin secretary

Many challenges await new FinMin secretary

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The finance minister is ready to present a second financial package. The Centre has ruled out a mega stimulus and will rely on targeted, incremental packages. Industry is clamouring for a bailout, the liquidity upheaval in capital markets is nowhere close to being sorted out, and all budgetary forecasts now stand irrelevant, reports Arup Roychoudhury.

New regulator to monitor crowdfunding likely

New regulator to monitor crowdfunding likely

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Currently, most crowdfunding platforms neither operate with proper authorisation nor are governed under any law.

E-grocers resume work as states step in

E-grocers resume work as states step in

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

However, many of these firms were facing an uphill task of convincing the people on the ground to return to work, as many are apprehensive of their safety.

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

A Challenging US Visit for Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

This visit has ended on a vastly different note in comparison with Modi's previous visits. Call it a rebuke, call it a censure, call it a distancing from Modi, the sharp message would have gone home, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

'The target for next year is unlikely to be more than that of this year. The more you divest in any cycle, the less your potential pipeline for the next,' said an official. 'The first two issues we want to tackle and complete in FY20 are Air India and Hotel Ashok.'

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

ED orders Chanda Kochhar to appear with asset lists also provide income-tax returns in her individual capacity and of companies if she was a director or held any position.