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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Post Karvy, legal shadow cast over collateral business

Post Karvy, legal shadow cast over collateral business

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

In the aftermath of the Karvy incident, lending against third-party collateral facility raises questions over regulations concerning banks and brokers which are at loggerheads. While Sebi and NSDL have ordered the transfer of securities, which were kept as collateral, lenders followed the old business model of sanctioning loan against shares and allegedly overlooked certain parameters. Legal experts feel that this could lead to a collapse of the loan-against-shares market as it raises questions over the sanctity of the pledged securities.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Pay up, make peace: Promoters make one-time settlements with banks on loans

Pay up, make peace: Promoters make one-time settlements with banks on loans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Lenders say settlements will cross over 100 accounts in the March quarter.

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.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

With this win, Australia have now gained a 12-2 lead in the series. The team had already secured the Ashes in the first T20I.

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.

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.

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.

Football Focus: United's Young to join Inter Milan?

Football Focus: United's Young to join Inter Milan?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

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.

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

There is a large population standing outside the coverage of primary healthcare, says Praveen Gupta of Raheja QBE.

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.

PM's vision for gas-based economy: 10K CNG pumps, 2 cr household connections

PM's vision for gas-based economy: 10K CNG pumps, 2 cr household connections

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Modi said the push towards a gas-based economy where the share of environment-friendly fuel in the energy basket will be increased from 6.2 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030, will create lakhs of jobs and help meet India's COP-21 commitment of cutting emission intensity by 33-35 per cent.

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Govt wants rate cuts to revive growth

Govt wants rate cuts to revive growth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Lower interest rates needed to boost manufacturing, officials say.

Bhagwat's message to Modi

Bhagwat's message to Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'By holding forth on Swadeshi economics, Bhagwat is showing his intent to fight back,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Meet the man likely to be Modi's personal secretary

Meet the man likely to be Modi's personal secretary

Rediff.com22 May 2014

A 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service of Gujarat cadre, Arvind Sharma is set to be Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's personal secretary. Sharma was additional principal secretary to the Modi when he was chief minister of Gujarat, and has been with him since 2001.

Budget is an exercise in hiding bad government finances

Budget is an exercise in hiding bad government finances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'No Budget has so far has addressed the issue of the government's abysmal productivity of capital spending, improving which will be the big game changer. 'But, the government's tight lock on businesses, banks, education, and even essential services like transportation and large parts of infrastructure and healthcare is destroying capital year after year,' points out Debashis Basu.

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Setting aside the Delhi high court's September 30 verdict denying bail to Chidambaram, the apex court said he is neither a "flight risk" nor there is a possibility of "his abscondence from the trial". Chidambaram had moved the apex court challenging the high court verdict.

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'MFs have a combined exposure of Rs 3.2 lakh crore to NBFCs, out of which Rs 1.1 lakh crore matures by September 2019.'

Government to build 13 new expressways

Government to build 13 new expressways

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Our target is to award Rs 25 lakh crore worth of projects that would result in creating 25 million jobs'

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The two major railway unions have proposed to the government an unprecedented alternative to privatisation or inviting foreign investment, to help raise funds and improve revenue.

Freight hike won't affect prices of essential items: Prabhu

Freight hike won't affect prices of essential items: Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

There would be a marginal 3% increase in freight rates.

Budget 2017 moves the Indian economy backwards, not forwards

Budget 2017 moves the Indian economy backwards, not forwards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Mihir S Sharma outlines why this year's Union Budget does not respond to the needs of India's economy, or attempt to frame the economy's future.