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ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The enforcement agency is looking to ensure that no big deals or transactions, such as the one Mallya struck with Diageo for Rs 500 crore, take place.

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

At this point of time, the requirement of the economy is obviously more investment, which will create more jobs and increase purchasing power that will sustain a high level of production, says K M Chandrasekhar.

Davis Cup revamp could 'kill its soul', say Belgians

Davis Cup revamp could 'kill its soul', say Belgians

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

When it comes to producing the raucous atmospheres which help make the Davis Cup unique among tennis events, few do it as well as the Belgians who have reached two of the last three finals, losing on both occasions.

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The unidentified hackers had executed money transfers on two separate occasions - August 11 and August 13 - which raises the question of why pro-active measures were not taken on the first night itself

Shah will enjoy his new job, but will Sitharaman?

Shah will enjoy his new job, but will Sitharaman?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

If Amit Shah is likely to take to the home ministry like a duck to water, Nirmala Sitharaman's handling of finance will show whether she will justify the confidence which Modi has placed in her.

Can Modinomics derail Nitish?

Can Modinomics derail Nitish?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

An interplay of Modi government's outreach in Bihar and the sequence of events in Chirag Paswan's life could make Bihar a game of musical chairs when the results are out.

DIPP likely to expand definition of 'control'

DIPP likely to expand definition of 'control'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

May include 'influencing a company's major policy decisions' in the current meaning.

FIIs' demand for corporate bonds set to rise

FIIs' demand for corporate bonds set to rise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

According to experts, due to reduction in withholding tax, FIIs' investment in corporate bonds will pick up.

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

Canada seeks Indian cricket's help

Canada seeks Indian cricket's help

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

After recognising cricket as its national sport, Canada is now seeking Indian expertise to develop the game in the country. Cricket Canada chief Atul Ahuja said the BCCI should appreciate it that it is in the interest of cricket to invest in a neutral country like Canada.

Retirement planning: What if you lived till 100?

Retirement planning: What if you lived till 100?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The first step is to estimate the retirement corpus you would need and to compute the approximate amount you can set aside every month, says V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance

IBC: A game changer

IBC: A game changer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'By not only decriminalising routine business failures, but by ensuring that institutional lending and corporate rescue frameworks are strengthened via the IBC, the prime minister has ensured there is no room anymore for the proverbial 'reckless, prodigal debtor',' notes Sanju Verma.

Budget: Divestment target likely to be retained at Rs 90,000 crore

Budget: Divestment target likely to be retained at Rs 90,000 crore

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The divestment target remaining unchanged, from the 2019-20 interim Budget, this year means the Centre will now have to depend on non-tax revenue sources like dividends from the RBI, PSBs and PSUs, as there are real concerns of a tax revenue shortfall. The fiscal deficit target of 3.4% of GDP for 2019-20 is likely to be retained as well.

Anshu Jain resigns as Deutsche Bank co-CEO: Report

Anshu Jain resigns as Deutsche Bank co-CEO: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Jain, who, landed the top spot at Deutsche in 2012, had to resign following criticism from investors

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Concerned by GDP slowdown and unrealistic tax targets, the economists urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to implement long-term structural steps like land and labour reforms. Warning against any off-Budget financing the economists said the government should prepare a statement of intent for its social, rural and welfare sector expenditure.

'GST will make consumer goods cheaper, boost jobs'

'GST will make consumer goods cheaper, boost jobs'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

It will reduce compliance cost as the assessee will not have to maintain multiple records for a variety of taxes

With deal value at record high of $56.2 billion, M&As made it big in 2016

With deal value at record high of $56.2 billion, M&As made it big in 2016

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The surge in deal value is largely due to the $12.9 bn Essar-Rosneft deal

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Pranabda hasn't given us any indication of the tough period when he realised Sonia Gandhi had decided to give the presidency not to him, but to then vice-president Hamid Ansari. He wrested the presidency from her, and handed her the biggest defeat of her UPA years, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Some foreign investors target NSE in rare shareholder backlash

Some foreign investors target NSE in rare shareholder backlash

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The funds, some of which have invested in the NSE for almost a decade, want the exchange to list as soon as possible so that they can exit and pay back investors in their funds

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Manmohan issued notice to Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA and others and sought their response by October 30.

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Some experts says that the high net-worth requirement of Rs 50 crore for setting up an IU is a deterrent.

No respite! Experts say rupee to sink further

No respite! Experts say rupee to sink further

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Reserve Bank of India late on Wednesday unveiled rules to restrict how much its citizens and companies can invest abroad and announced additional curbs on gold imports.

NSE hopes BSE's luck will rub off on its issue prospects

NSE hopes BSE's luck will rub off on its issue prospects

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The bourse's valuations may get a boost, as it gets set for its OFS of about Rs 10,000 crore.

Defence sector may not attract FDI, fear experts

Defence sector may not attract FDI, fear experts

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

India is one of the largest military equipment importers in the world, at over $8 billion a year.

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Post office savings of 1, 2 and 3 year term deposits and 5-year recurring deposit currently fetch 8.4 per cent interest per annum.

Online gold trading will soon be a reality

Online gold trading will soon be a reality

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

BSE proposes two models for making gold trading and investment transparent

BT gets nod for NLD, ILD licences

BT gets nod for NLD, ILD licences

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The department of telecom has issued letters of intent to BT for national and international long distance services for offering managed services to corporate customers having sites in India.

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking an order restraining the Centre from granting any approval to AirAsia for its operations in India.

RIL's GenNext Ventures, Microsoft set up innovation hubs

RIL's GenNext Ventures, Microsoft set up innovation hubs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The 3-year partnership to set up a pan India initiative to catalyse the country's technology startup ecosystem was signed today by R A Mashelkar, Chairman, GenNext Ventures and Board Member, RIL, and Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman, Microsoft India.

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Default in payment of royalties to McDonald's India for nearly two years was the key reason behind the fast-food chain's decision to terminate franchise agreement

BCCI finds Rs 800 crore for talent academy

BCCI finds Rs 800 crore for talent academy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

The full-fledged residential academy will accommodate the country's top 80 emerging cricketers and be equipped with a health centre, gymnasium and restaurants.

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Poor disclosure among India-listed firms is a turnoff for foreign investors.

All party meet on Insurance Bill ends inconclusively

All party meet on Insurance Bill ends inconclusively

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

An all-party meeting on Monday failed to hammer out a consensus over the controversial Insurance Bill, which was scheduled to be taken up in Rajya Sabha.

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Sidbi acquires Ahmedabad-based start-up at hefty premium; founders deny link to govt.

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Fintechs need to behave with responsibility and transparency. A lot of mis-selling has been happening. Other issues have been plaguing the fledgling industry -- high interest rates, even higher processing fees, harsh collection process and, most critically, data leakage leading to rampant frauds, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

NSE offering will see record private equity exit through IPO

NSE offering will see record private equity exit through IPO

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The National Stock Exchange's proposed IPO to raise Rs 10,000 crore this year is expected to see the largest ever PE exit, of around Rs 5,000 crore.