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LIV Golf Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans Restructuring

LIV Golf Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans Restructuring

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Professional men's golf league LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, aiming to restructure its business with a $49.6 million loan from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Anil Ambani, RCAP Under CBI Scanner For Alleged Rs 2,684 Crore LIC Fraud

Anil Ambani, RCAP Under CBI Scanner For Alleged Rs 2,684 Crore LIC Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

The CBI has registered a case against Reliance Capital Limited (RCAP), its former chairman Anil Ambani, and others for an alleged Rs 2,684.57-crore fraud. The case stems from a complaint by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) regarding investments in RCAP's non-convertible debentures, alleging criminal conspiracy, misrepresentation, and fraudulent diversion of funds causing significant loss to LIC.

CBI Registers Case Against RCAP, Anil Ambani In Rs 2,684 Crore LIC Fraud

CBI Registers Case Against RCAP, Anil Ambani In Rs 2,684 Crore LIC Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

The CBI has registered a case against Reliance Capital Limited (RCAP), its former chairman Anil Ambani, and others for an alleged Rs 2,684.57-crore fraud involving investments made by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Anil Ambani has denied any wrongdoing. The LIC alleges criminal conspiracy, misrepresentation, and fraudulent diversion of funds.

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

Rediff.com3 days ago

Dig into the prospectus. Use the prospectus to understand the business and its risks.

India's Semiconductor Sector Attracts $1.4 Billion in Equity Funding

India's Semiconductor Sector Attracts $1.4 Billion in Equity Funding

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's semiconductor sector has garnered USD 1.4 billion in total equity funding across 281 companies, with a substantial USD 701 million raised since 2025 alone, according to Tracxn data.

West Bengal Launches Quantum And Semiconductor Tech Section To Attract Investments

West Bengal Launches Quantum And Semiconductor Tech Section To Attract Investments

Rediff.com6 days ago

West Bengal has launched an Emerging Quantum and Semiconductor Technologies (EQST) section at CSIR-CGCRI to attract investments and position the state as a hub for next-generation technology. Minister Kalyan Chakraborti highlighted India's need to invest in these crucial sectors and outlined the state's plans to collaborate with institutions and leverage budget initiatives to foster research and start-ups.

SBI Funds Management IPO: Why the 'moderate' valuation and what's next?

SBI Funds Management IPO: Why the 'moderate' valuation and what's next?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

SBI Funds Management, India's largest asset management company, has set its IPO price band between 545 and Rs 574 per share, valuing the company at 1.2 trillion. The management explained the 'moderate' valuation aims to instil investor confidence amidst market uncertainty, while also highlighting plans for AI integration, expansion into GIFT City, and new alternative investment funds.

SBI Funds Management IPO: Listing Expected Next Week After Rs 11,692 Crore Offer

SBI Funds Management IPO: Listing Expected Next Week After Rs 11,692 Crore Offer

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

SBI Funds Management Ltd. is set to list on stock exchanges next week following its Rs 11,692 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO), which involves an Offer for Sale (OFS) of a 10 per cent stake by SBI and Amundi.

Commercial Coal Block Auctions to Generate 55,000 Crore Investment, 490,000 Jobs

Commercial Coal Block Auctions to Generate 55,000 Crore Investment, 490,000 Jobs

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian coal ministry announced that 147 commercial coal blocks auctioned since 2020 are expected to attract approximately 55,000 crore in capital investment, generate 490,000 jobs, and contribute significantly to state revenues.

SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

SHANTI Rules Boost Nuclear Investment

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability for nuclear damage.

How Premji Invest Built $43 Billion AI Empire

How Premji Invest Built $43 Billion AI Empire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Azim Premji's private investment firm, Premji Invest, has quietly built a formidable portfolio of 11 AI startups, primarily in the US, with a combined valuation of $43 billion. The firm has participated in 19 funding rounds since 2021, with a notable focus on US-based companies, many of which were founded by Indian entrepreneurs.

Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath Backs CtrlS With Rs 200 Crore Investment

Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath Backs CtrlS With Rs 200 Crore Investment

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has invested Rs 200 crore in CtrlS, a hyperscale data centre company, with entrepreneur Sreeram Reddy Vanga adding Rs 50 crore. This capital infusion will fuel CtrlS's infrastructure expansion and capacity growth across India, addressing the rising demand from enterprises and hyperscale clients driven by AI, cloud, and digital advancements.

'After 6 Months, NSE Scrip Will Have 100% Free Float'

'After 6 Months, NSE Scrip Will Have 100% Free Float'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'Regulations give a particular minimum amount of shares to be given in the OFS or IPO -- without which one cannot do the IPO.' 'We got that number on the day of filing of updated DRHP -- sufficient for us to go live with the IPO.'

Noel Tata tables Rs 25K cr SP group stake buyout proposal

Noel Tata tables Rs 25K cr SP group stake buyout proposal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, has presented a proposal for the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) group to sell its 18.37 per cent stake in Tata Sons for approximately 25,000 crore, aiming to address the SP group's liquidity needs without a public listing of Tata Sons.

Govt reveals where PM CARES money is invested

Govt reveals where PM CARES money is invested

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The PM CARES Fund experienced a 30 per cent decrease in domestic donations and an 18 per cent drop in foreign contributions during the fiscal year 2024-2025. Despite this, the total balance in the fund increased to Rs 8,452 crore, primarily held in fixed deposits and savings accounts. The fund's expenditure on the PM CARES for Children Scheme also saw a sharp reduction.

NSE's Mega IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2, QIBs and Non-Institutional Investors Lead

NSE's Mega IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2, QIBs and Non-Institutional Investors Lead

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding, driven by strong interest from qualified institutional buyers and non-institutional investors.

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO sees 43% subscription on opening day

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 43 per cent on its first day of bidding, making it India's second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore IPO in 2024.

Guess How Much DIIs Invested In Indian Equities?

Guess How Much DIIs Invested In Indian Equities?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

DIIs invested $22.8 billion in Indian equities in Q2CY26.

Shiprocket to use IPO funds for AI push, eyes broader merchant operating system

Shiprocket to use IPO funds for AI push, eyes broader merchant operating system

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Shiprocket plans to allocate a significant portion of its IPO proceeds towards artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to evolve its e-commerce enablement platform into a comprehensive operating system for merchants, enabling conversational commands and reducing manual tasks.

SBI Funds Management IPO Sees Full Subscription on Second Day

SBI Funds Management IPO Sees Full Subscription on Second Day

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The initial public offer (IPO) of SBI Funds Management Ltd was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding, receiving bids for 1.17 times the shares on offer, with strong interest from non-institutional investors and anchor investors.

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO opens, subscribed 9% on Day 1

NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO opens, subscribed 9% on Day 1

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega Rs 22,569-crore initial public offering (IPO) opened for subscription, receiving 9 per cent bids on its first day, with strong participation from anchor investors.

PAYD Motor Insurance: Is It Worth It?

PAYD Motor Insurance: Is It Worth It?

Rediff.com4 days ago

PAYD suits infrequent drivers who can estimate annual mileage.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded marginally higher in early trade despite the US Federal Reserve's recent rate hike and indications of further tightening, with the National Stock Exchange's much-anticipated Rs 22,569-crore IPO also opening for subscription.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing, bolstering board's push

Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing, bolstering board's push

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, the second-largest shareholder in Tata Sons, has publicly endorsed a listing of the Tata Group's holding company, aligning with the board's push for greater transparency and public accountability despite opposition from the Tata Trusts.

'UP Has Potential To Generate More Than 11 Million Jobs'

'UP Has Potential To Generate More Than 11 Million Jobs'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'Improved law and order and transparent governance have helped change UP's investment image.'

NeoGeoInfo Secures USD 20 Million For Global Expansion

NeoGeoInfo Secures USD 20 Million For Global Expansion

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

NeoGeoInfo Technologies, a spatial intelligence solutions provider, has secured a Series A investment of approximately USD 20 million from Neev II Fund and Aavishkaar Capital. This funding will fuel the company's R&D, expand its international presence in the Middle East and Americas, and strengthen its team for complex projects.

FIFA clarifies 'no sale of football' amid UEFA boycott threats over investment plans

FIFA clarifies 'no sale of football' amid UEFA boycott threats over investment plans

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

FIFA has issued a clarification regarding its FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, stating it would 'never entertain' selling football to private parties and aims to ensure meaningful commercial ownership for all member nations, following strong criticism and boycott threats from UEFA and CONCACAF.

InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy merger to deepen India reach, eyes IPO

InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy merger to deepen India reach, eyes IPO

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The merged InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy entity aims to significantly expand its distribution network across India, offering insurance, mutual funds, and loans, with a strong focus on 'Bharat' (rural India), according to CEO Ankit Agarwal.

All about UPI charges: Will merchants pass on MDR to customers?

All about UPI charges: Will merchants pass on MDR to customers?

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has introduced a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000 made to merchants, effective from October 15, with a comprehensive framework set to take full effect by October 15, 2026. This policy aims to regulate transaction fees while protecting small merchants and person-to-person transactions.

Vizag airport closure: Delhi HC sends plea to Andhra HC

Vizag airport closure: Delhi HC sends plea to Andhra HC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the closure of Visakhapatnam Airport for commercial flights, directing the petitioner to approach the Andhra Pradesh High Court instead. The court cited "forum non conveniens," stating that the primary impact and cause of action lie in Visakhapatnam, where a similar PIL is already pending. The petitioner argued that the decision to close the existing airport for 30 years, transferring operations to a new airport 60 km away, was arbitrary and wasted public funds.

Why Is Colombo Still Biased Against Jaffna?

Why Is Colombo Still Biased Against Jaffna?

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The way the government behaves, sometimes I ask myself: Are not Tamils Sri Lankans too? Why do you discriminate so much?'

Jio Platforms gets Sebi nod to launch India's biggest IPO

Jio Platforms gets Sebi nod to launch India's biggest IPO

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital services arm of Reliance Industries, has secured Sebi's final observation to launch an initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise approximately USD 4 billion (Rs 37,700 crore), potentially making it the largest IPO in India's history.

Political Row Erupts Over UPI Fee Decision

Political Row Erupts Over UPI Fee Decision

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Congress party has strongly refuted government claims that its MPs on the Parliament Standing Committee on Finance supported a fee on high-value UPI payments. Congress leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi and Manish Tewari, stated that the "UPI tax" proposal was not specifically discussed by the committee, accusing the Modi government of diverting attention from public backlash and appeasing US companies. The government, however, cited the committee's report which pressed for a tiered Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework.

Active MFs reduce bets to multi-year low

Active MFs reduce bets to multi-year low

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

HDFC Bank's share in active mutual fund schemes has fallen to multi-year lows, despite overall MF ownership in the bank rising, as the stock faces weak performance, soft margins, and governance concerns.

Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in mutual funds

Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in mutual funds

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed introducing gift cards or gift prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) for investments in mutual funds to improve financial inclusion through onboarding of new investors in the space.

August Sees Record IPO Activity Despite Benchmark Index Declines

August Sees Record IPO Activity Despite Benchmark Index Declines

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

August 2026 witnessed a significant surge in India's primary market, with 21 mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) raising approximately 21,000 crore, marking the highest monthly deal count of the year, even as benchmark indices experienced declines.

BRICS 2026: India's Chance To Make Diplomatic Gains

BRICS 2026: India's Chance To Make Diplomatic Gains

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

For India, the goal is not simply to host another grand diplomatic gathering. It is to prove that a diverse coalition of emerging powers can still deliver.

Geopolitical Tensions, Rising Oil Prices Drag Down Indian IT Stocks

Geopolitical Tensions, Rising Oil Prices Drag Down Indian IT Stocks

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Indian information technology (IT) stocks, led by Infosys, experienced a significant selloff, dragging the Nifty to a two-month low, primarily due to escalating West Asian tensions pushing crude oil prices higher, and concerns over upcoming large IPOs diverting funds from secondary markets. The sector is also grappling with the long-term implications of AI disruption.

BRICS finance chiefs push for greater emerging market representation in IMF, World Bank

BRICS finance chiefs push for greater emerging market representation in IMF, World Bank

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors have called for increased representation of emerging-market and developing economies in the IMF and World Bank, while also criticising unilateral tariffs and trade measures, as the expanded bloc aims to bolster financial cooperation amidst global fragmentation.

Players' Union Slams FIFA's 'Disturbing' $20 Billion World Cup Investment Plan

Players' Union Slams FIFA's 'Disturbing' $20 Billion World Cup Investment Plan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Australia's players union has joined global criticism of FIFA's proposal to bring private investors into the World Cup and other events, citing a lack of transparency and pressure on member associations to approve the $20 billion plan.