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How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

When the third round of bids was opened, Oaktree's offer was the highest, but with several riders. While Piramal offered higher upfront cash and offered to merge its financial business with DHFL, Adani was ranked third in the race, reports Dev Chatterjee.

Investor wealth plunges Rs 2.55 lakh cr as stocks crash

Investor wealth plunges Rs 2.55 lakh cr as stocks crash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

From the 30-share basket, 28 scrips suffered losses. Over 200 stocks were at their 52-week low in Tuesday's trade.

CBI warns against fake COVID-19 test kits in world market

CBI warns against fake COVID-19 test kits in world market

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The CBI, which is the National Central Bureau for India tasked with coordination with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), immediately swung into action and alerted all Interpol Liaison Officers (ILOs) to alert their respective police organisations about such unscrupulous supplies, they said.

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The state government had in the first week of June banned Maggi sale in the state after the product failed the food safety test.

Sensex surges 299 points on liquidity boost, macro data

Sensex surges 299 points on liquidity boost, macro data

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The NSE Nifty gained 77.85 points, or 0.71 per cent, to finish at 11,008.30. Intra-day, it shuttled between 10,821.55 and 11,035.65.

How Pepsi, Coke plan to quench India's thirst

How Pepsi, Coke plan to quench India's thirst

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

PepsiCo has tie-ups with KFC, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Burger King, and Subway in India, while Coca-Cola has a partnership with McDonald's only

UTI MF issue size likely to be up to Rs 4000 cr

UTI MF issue size likely to be up to Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The IPO is an offer for sale of 38 million shares by SBI, BOB, LIC, PNB and T Rowe Price. Barring T Rowe and PNB, the others are selling stake to comply with Sebi norms.

Corporate India pitches for GST rate cut

Corporate India pitches for GST rate cut

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Durable, automobile and real estate players have been lobbying hard for a tax cut, saying it will boost demand.

COVID vaccine: States to use bank guarantees

COVID vaccine: States to use bank guarantees

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Each of the larger states may need less than Rs 10,000 crore each to finance the exercise.

Enemy shares may become govt's friend in need

Enemy shares may become govt's friend in need

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The government's move to sell enemy shares comes when it is struggling to meet its target of raising Rs 800 billion from the sale of State assets in the fiscal year ending in March 2019. The Custodian of Enemy Property of India holds around Rs 3,000 crore worth of equity shares besides land and property across India.

In a first, NCLT allows 13 Videocon group cos to be clubbed

In a first, NCLT allows 13 Videocon group cos to be clubbed

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The group is among the 40 largest defaulters identified by the Reserve Bank's first list for insolvency in late 2016.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

'Can I invest in NPS? I am 24'

'Can I invest in NPS? I am 24'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries

Market turmoil is bad news for IPOs

Market turmoil is bad news for IPOs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Experts said the 20 per cent drop in the market poses a challenge for companies that have set the ball rolling on their IPO plans as valuations will now have to realign. This could entail more dilution or lowering of the issue size.

Why Indians stayed away from festival shopping this year

Why Indians stayed away from festival shopping this year

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'In the last 4, 5 years, ever since online companies started online shopping in a big way with heavy discounts, our sales are affected badly.' 'As there is no control over the way the online companies operate, they were able to destroy the domestic retail market to a great extent.'

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A slew of Indian firms, including Flipkart, Byju's and Zomato, is building a path to profitability and diversifying into newer business segments ahead of mega-IPO plans.

Anil Ambani fails to pay RCom's debt; files for bankruptcy

Anil Ambani fails to pay RCom's debt; files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

It is estimated that RCom has been reeling under debt of over Rs 46,000 crore.

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

... As the world swings from 'financialisation' to 'artificial intelligence', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'There will be more buyers for Jet after NCLT hearing'

'There will be more buyers for Jet after NCLT hearing'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'When Etihad initiated their bid, it was conditional.' 'They said only if someone takes a 'haircut' would they be interested.'

SC stays proceedings before Delhi HC in Amazon Future case

SC stays proceedings before Delhi HC in Amazon Future case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court Monday stayed the ongoing proceedings before the Delhi high court in the case related to the amalgamation of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) with Reliance Retail. A bench of Justices R F Nariman, B R Gavai and Hrishikesh Roy posted the matter for hearing on May 4 and directed that all pleadings be completed in the matter. Amazon had moved the apex court on April 8 challenging the Delhi high court's division bench order that had vacated a stay on Kishore Biyani-led Future Group proceeding with its Rs 24,713 crore asset sale to Reliance Industries.

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Air India's new owner can sack staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The new owner may be allowed to dispose of assets accruing from the 10-26 per cent of the net assets of the company.

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Experts point out teaching in its online avatar helps address women specific concerns, like care-giving responsibilities, lack of safe public and work spaces, and the inability to move to cities.

3 Things To Note About The Budget

3 Things To Note About The Budget

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Budget for 2022-2023 has returned to its agenda for protectionism in the name of creating a self-reliant India, points out A K Bhattacharya.

TAX GURU: 'Can this help save capital gain tax?'

TAX GURU: 'Can this help save capital gain tax?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Govt unveils draft e-commerce norms

Govt unveils draft e-commerce norms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Among key guidelines, the e-commerce companies will also be required to ensure that personally identifiable information of customers are protected.

Keen to reduce debt, banks get tough with large borrowers

Keen to reduce debt, banks get tough with large borrowers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Essar group, Jindal Steel and Power, Monnet Ispat, Bhushan Steel and the Avantha group have been asked to close deals by March-end.

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Lockdown 3.0 begins on Monday with 'considerable relaxations'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

In containment areas, movements of people is totally banned and essential services are delivered at the doorsteps.

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Hefty corona fee in Delhi doesn't dampen tipplers' spirits

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Undeterred by the threat of coronavirus infection or the 'special corona fee' of 70 per cent levied on alcohol, hundreds of tipplers queued up outside liquor vends in the national capital for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, keeping the police on their toes.

Will Vistara bid for Air India pie?

Will Vistara bid for Air India pie?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The government in January restarted the divestment process of Air India and invited bids for selling 100 per cent of its equity in the state-owned airline, including Air India's 100 per cent shareholding in AI Express Limited and 50 per cent in Air India SATS Airport Services Private Ltd.

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The sale will be quicker if an Indian private bank buys it; it will take longer for regulatory clearances if a foreign bank or an NBFC buys it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mallya applies for funds held by UK court

Mallya applies for funds held by UK court

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Friday made an urgent application before the UK High Court seeking access to millions of pounds to cover his living expenses and legal fees from funds held with the Court Funds Office as part of bankruptcy proceedings, initiated by a consortium of Indian banks led by the State Bank of India. Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Robert Schaffer declined to allow a draw down from the court-held funds of an estimated amount of around 1.5 million pounds, accrued from the sale of Mallya's French luxury property Le Grand Jardin earlier this year, until further arguments in the case. However, he did allow the release of 240,000 pounds plus VAT to cover the legal costs of a substantive hearing in the bankruptcy proceedings scheduled for next Friday.

Byju's likely to get $ 200-$ 250 million funding

Byju's likely to get $ 200-$ 250 million funding

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The Qatar Investment Authority deal follows Byju's raising money from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which was also the first direct investment by the Canadian pension fund in an Indian start-up. In March, Byju's had raised $540 million at a valuation on $5.4 billion, making it the most-valued ed-tech company in the world.

How COVID-19 has taught me to survive financially

How COVID-19 has taught me to survive financially

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'My suggestion to everyone would be: Never ever break your savings and investments,' advises Vikash Sanganeria.

Chandan Mitra had the courage to swim against the tide

Chandan Mitra had the courage to swim against the tide

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Journalist Chandan Mitra, who passed into the ages on Wednesday night, will be missed for his courage to go against the grain, mourns Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Reliance Retail valued at $34 bn in new share-swap scheme

Reliance Retail valued at $34 bn in new share-swap scheme

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Reliance Retail's shareholders will get one share of its listed parent, Reliance Industries, in exchange for every four shares, according to the scheme of arrangement.

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Russia has been grappling with sanctions slapped by the US and its allies over Moscow's invasion of Crimea.

'Google tax' may be deferred till September

'Google tax' may be deferred till September

Rediff.com14 May 2020

E-commerce giants such as Amazon, Netflix and Flipkart, whose headquarters are not in India, potentially have to pay the additional levy of 2 per cent from April 1.