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Sebi board to meet on June 19; slew of reforms on agenda

Sebi board to meet on June 19; slew of reforms on agenda

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The draft regulations in this regard are expected to be approved by the board during the meeting.

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

As on July 31, the valuation of his shareholding in the company stood at Rs 9,830 crore.

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Axis Bank emerged as the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 6.62 per cent, followed by SBI at 5.88 per cent.

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India.

Star fund managers jump ship even as assets soar

Star fund managers jump ship even as assets soar

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Exodus of top managers an unintended side effect of roaring MF industry

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

These start-ups include high-growth companies such as Ola, Paytm, Lenskart, UrbanClap and Urban Ladder. Nearly half of these have gone on to raise follow-on funding, a key measure of success for start-ups. A few have become unicorns, the term for start-ups valued at $1 billion or more.

Why a weak rupee is good news for Indian IT companies

Why a weak rupee is good news for Indian IT companies

Rediff.com30 May 2018

According to analysts, IT firms like Infosys, TCS and HCL Technologies are likely to benefit the most on account of larger US exposures and dollar billing.

Demonetisation: Double whammy for property developers

Demonetisation: Double whammy for property developers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

A fourth of the property market is cash-based and this has affected home sales after high value notes were scrapped.

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.

Who will regulate the regulators?

Who will regulate the regulators?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It would be a good idea to create independent oversight committees for each regulatory institution and indeed, even for their appellate bodies, says A K Bhattacharya.

Apple India sales slow as consumers wait for offers

Apple India sales slow as consumers wait for offers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Apple follows the October to September calendar for its financial results.

Have Indian IT firms ganged up to keep salaries of freshers low?

Have Indian IT firms ganged up to keep salaries of freshers low?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

To attract people from tier-1 colleges IT services companies must increase payment to freshers: Mohandas Pai.

Promoter feud could hit YES Bank stock temporarily

Promoter feud could hit YES Bank stock temporarily

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Short sellers may capitalise on the weak sentiment owing to the dispute between co-founders Rana Kapoor and Madhu Kapur.

SIT on black money to meet on June 4

SIT on black money to meet on June 4

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The first high-level meeting of the Special Investigation Team on the issue of black money and special probe into cases of unaccounted funds stashed away abroad by Indians will be held in New Delhi on June 4.

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The combined share of customs and excise duties, service tax, and value-added tax in India's gross domestic product reached an all-time high of 10.5%.

First salary: 'I bought a Titan watch for my mother'

First salary: 'I bought a Titan watch for my mother'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries meant to them.

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian digs deeper into what Catalyst, an Indo-US project, brings to the payments ecosystem.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

Brexit: UK real estate gets cheaper for Indian buyers

Brexit: UK real estate gets cheaper for Indian buyers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Leasing activities of office and retail spaces would not be affected much.

'Walmart has taken a back-door entry to retail'

'Walmart has taken a back-door entry to retail'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Online retail in the country is expected to grow to $200 billion by 2026, up from $15 billion in 2016.

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

TCS likely to report decent revenue growth despite Chennai flood drag

TCS likely to report decent revenue growth despite Chennai flood drag

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Good growth in BFSI segment, favourable currency to aid the company in Dec quarter

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Analysts say strengthening bank's capital will boost earnings, bank needs chief with long stint to run show

5 things to watch out for in TCS results

5 things to watch out for in TCS results

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In July-Sept 2016-2017, TCS had missed street expectations with 7.8% growth in revenue.

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Over the last years, taking the helm at Infosys has always had a strong resemblance with taking a roller-coaster ride

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The G20 chair has suggested three areas for the talks in Argentina - the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future, areas where India has a lot at stake.

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Rama Mohana Rao's son became director of 7 companies after he became chief secretary.

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.

Note ban impact: Sensex set to miss year-end target

Note ban impact: Sensex set to miss year-end target

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

While analysts predicted the Sensex to cross 30,000 in 2016, the index currently stands 12% lower at 26,400.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Besides Jeff Bezos-led Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart is also facing a threat from Asia's richest man and RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is also betting big to grab a share of the country's e-commerce market.

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Building a global brand was Choksi's idea, which Modi borrowed from him.

Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Cumulative sales of India's top passenger vehicle makers -- Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Motors, Honda Cars, and Toyota Kirloskar -- increased to 206,418 units in February over 200,322 units in the same month last year, an increase of 3 per cent.

Filing IT returns? What you must know

Filing IT returns? What you must know

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

If you miss the July 31 deadline, there is a late filing fee of up to Rs 10,000. Also, you cannot file returns beyond March 31, 2019.

It's the start-up season

It's the start-up season

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Perhaps, the most misunderstood aspect is the role of the state.

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Despite all of the PM's many strengths, it is increasingly clear that he does not necessarily have a coherent and clear worldview on matters of macro policy.

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.

Most new consumer goods bomb, says Nielsen report

Most new consumer goods bomb, says Nielsen report

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The report analysed product launches of 2011, their success over three years, and reported 31 of the 14,509 products introduced that year were received well by consumers.