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Bharat PET Files for Rs 760 Crore IPO: What You Need to Know

Bharat PET Files for Rs 760 Crore IPO: What You Need to Know

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Bharat PET Ltd, an integrated packaging solutions provider, has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise Rs 760 crore through an IPO, including a fresh issue and an offer for sale by promoters.

Investment Advisors Heavily Concentrated in Five Metros, Hindering Financial Inclusion

Investment Advisors Heavily Concentrated in Five Metros, Hindering Financial Inclusion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A significant majority (57%) of India's investment advisors are concentrated in just five metro cities, leading to concerns about financial inclusion and the spread of financial market products beyond urban centres, according to a Business Standard analysis of Sebi data.

Justice Dhanuka quits as BSE governing board chair

Justice Dhanuka quits as BSE governing board chair

Rediff.com7 May 2003

Justice D R Dhanuka, non-executive chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange governing board, has resigned from all positions on the bourse.

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready.

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Anish's emergence comes as India witnesses an exciting era in chess, with young talents like Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and D Gukesh shine internationally.

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Despite volume growth in the export segment and strong demand in the domestic market, pricing uptick is eluding Indian agrochemical companies.

Shares Buyback Breaks 14 Month Record In August

Shares Buyback Breaks 14 Month Record In August

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A sharp rise can be attributed to the significant changes in India's share buyback tax regime, which will come into effect from October 1, 2024.

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued separate notifications announcing the appointment of acting chief justice of the Bombay high court Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala as the chief justice of the Madras high court and Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka as the chief justice of the Bombay high court.

Predictions of normal monsoon boost prospects for domestic agrochem firms

Predictions of normal monsoon boost prospects for domestic agrochem firms

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

https://www.rediff.com/business/report/quality-control-orders-what-does-this-mean-for-domestic-industry/20240425.htm

El Nino effect: Agrochem companies may face near-term headwinds

El Nino effect: Agrochem companies may face near-term headwinds

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Domestic-focused agricultural chemical (agrochem) companies could face near-term headwinds, given the worries on the El Nio effect on monsoons, higher inventory, and pressure on margins. Some of these were reflected in the October-December quarter (third quarter, or Q3) results of companies and may impact them in the current quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4) as well. Nuvama Research pointed out that the sector witnessed mixed performance during the quarter as global agrochem and domestic fertiliser companies maintained growth momentum, while adverse agronomical conditions and excess channel inventory weighed on domestic market volume offtake.

Asian Games: How the Mukherjees breached the Chinese wall

Asian Games: How the Mukherjees breached the Chinese wall

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The reigning world champion duo of Chen Meng and Wang Yidi gasped in surprise seeing the backhand return of Ayhika Mukherjee, who, in part, engineered India's biggest triumph of the Asian Games thus far.

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

After being underweight on domestic agrochemical companies and preferring global plays, brokerages believe that the former may perform better in the quarters ahead. Domestic crop protection companies have faced multiple headwinds over the past year and a half, given high inventory costs, pricing pressures, lower realisations in the generic segment, increased stocks due to lower infestations, and demand-led hits to volumes. Some of the overhang from previous quarters was reflected in the April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24) as well, with aggregate revenues and operating profit for the sector down 12 per cent and 27 per cent, respectively.

Will Uddhav get Shivaji Park for Dussehra rally? Hearing in HC today

Will Uddhav get Shivaji Park for Dussehra rally? Hearing in HC today

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court will on Thursday hear a petition filed by the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena seeking permission to hold its annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in central Mumbai on October 5.

Bullet train: Land acquisition completed except for Godrej plot, Maha tells HC

Bullet train: Land acquisition completed except for Godrej plot, Maha tells HC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The state government and the company are embroiled in a legal dispute since 2019 over the acquisition of the company-owned land in Vikhroli for the bullet train project.

Bullet train project of 'national importance': HC dismisses plea

Bullet train project of 'national importance': HC dismisses plea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is of 'national importance and in public interest', and dismissed a petition filed by Godrej & Boyce company challenging the acquisition proceedings initiated by the Maharashtra government and the NHSRCL in suburban Vikhroli for the project.

Uddhav-led Sena moves HC to seek nod for Dussehra rally

Uddhav-led Sena moves HC to seek nod for Dussehra rally

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Sena in its plea, filed through advocate Joel Carlos, said the party was holding the Dussehra rally every year at the Shivaji Park since 1966 and the civic body had always permitted it.

PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Bhuyan Sarma filed the suit at the court of civil judge No 1 of Kamrup metropolitan district on Tuesday and it is likely to come up for hearing on Wednesday, her counsel Padmadhar Nayak said.

State govt's responsibility to maintain law and order, says Uddhav

State govt's responsibility to maintain law and order, says Uddhav

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday welcomed the Bombay high court's decision to allow his faction to hold its annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, and said his party's faith in the judiciary stood vindicated.

BMC denies nod for Sena Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park, dispute now before HC

BMC denies nod for Sena Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park, dispute now before HC

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Uddhav Thackeray faction maintained that it would hold the annual event at the Shivaji Park despite the denial of permission.

Juhu bungalow row: Bachchans told to file representation to BMC in 2 weeks

Juhu bungalow row: Bachchans told to file representation to BMC in 2 weeks

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

A division bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and S M Modak directed them to file a representation to the BMC within two weeks.

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Mumbai civic body to demolish the unauthorised construction at Union minister Narayan Rane's bungalow in Juhu area in Mumbai, noting that it violated the Floor Space Index (FSI) and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules.

Faith restored, says Shiv Sena as HC allows Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Faith restored, says Shiv Sena as HC allows Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday permitted the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena to hold its annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in central Mumbai on October 5.

Daughter can challenge father's second marriage: HC

Daughter can challenge father's second marriage: HC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

In a judgment pronounced on Wednesday, a bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and V G Bisht allowed the plea filed by a 66-year-old woman challenging a family court order that held only parties to a marriage could challenge the validity of the marriage.

Jaipur Polyspin announces change in management str

Jaipur Polyspin announces change in management str

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

The board of directors of Jaipur Polyspin Ltd at their meeting held on January 25, 2003 appointed N L Bhuwania as Managing Director in place of S L Dhanuka who expired on December 16, 2002.

Bihar industrialist accuses BJP MP of extortion for NaMo rally

Bihar industrialist accuses BJP MP of extortion for NaMo rally

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The owner of a sugar factory in Bihar has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rama Devi demanded Rs 5 lakh from him for BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's Hunkar rally in Patna on October 27.

Stocks that will be hit if border situation worsens

Stocks that will be hit if border situation worsens

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Experts believe while escalation with Pakistan might not have a significant impact on trade economics, both India and China have major trade and investments in each others' economies. While the dispute might continue, it could have a temporary effect on the markets.

Pix: Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta party in Switzerland

Pix: Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta party in Switzerland

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The soon to-be-wed couple threw a lavish, exclusive party for close family and friends.

300 off 72 balls! Ahlawat rips apart T20 record!

300 off 72 balls! Ahlawat rips apart T20 record!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

In a mind-boggling feat, Delhi Ranji cricketer Mohit Ahlawat smashed an incredible unbeaten 300 off just 72 balls, hitting an unbelievable 39 sixes, in a Twenty20 match at LalitaPark in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The cash-strapped Deccan Chargers will remain terminated from the IPL after the Bombay high court on Thursday set aside a status quo order passed by an arbitrator on cessation of its membership in the league.

HC cancels caste certificate of Maha MP Navneet Rana

HC cancels caste certificate of Maha MP Navneet Rana

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Rana was elected from Maharashtra's Amravati Lok Sabha seat in 2019. She is an Independent MP backed by the NCP.

Frame policy to fight malnutrition: HC to Maha govt

Frame policy to fight malnutrition: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The Bombay high court has directed the Maharashtra government to formulate a short term and long term plans on a war footing to tackle malnutrition in the tribal belt of Melghat area of the state.

Link ration cards with Aadhar: HC suggests Maha govt

Link ration cards with Aadhar: HC suggests Maha govt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The Bombay high court on Tuesday suggested to the Maharashtra government to consider linking ration cards with the newly introduced Aadhar cards so as to weed out bogus and duplicate ration cards in the state.

Normal monsoon to boost stocks of agri-related companies

Normal monsoon to boost stocks of agri-related companies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Agriculture activity, according to recent channel checks by Prabhudas Lilladher, is expected to continue at a strong pace in FY22.

HC raps Maha govt for 'sluggish' Maval police firing probe

HC raps Maha govt for 'sluggish' Maval police firing probe

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The Bombay high court on Wednesday lashed out at the Maharashtra government for dragging its feet on initiating action against erring police officers whose firing on agitators at Maval in Pune district resulted into the death of a farmer in August 2011.

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Scarlett, 15, who was holidaying in Goa with her mother and siblings, was found dead on the popular beach on February 18, 2008. The cause of death, according to the autopsy report, was drowning.

These housewives are turning into financial experts

These housewives are turning into financial experts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

With a focus on financial literacy for women, Millennium Mams is an 18-year-old initiative started by Kolkata-based industrialist B K Dhanuka.

Spotted: Ranbir, Deepika in Sydney

Spotted: Ranbir, Deepika in Sydney

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Reader Akhil Dhanuka has sent us a photograph.

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"If the CET is allowed to be held, then a large number of students would be exposed and would face a threat to life. This would have a cascading effect," a division bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and R I Chagla of Bombay High Court said in its order.

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'In the short term, we may see some disruptions due to Covid, but in the medium-to-long term, we should keep an eye on US inflation and 10-year bond yields.'

Blast in Guwahati business hub

Blast in Guwahati business hub

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Police claimed that no one was injured in the blast that went off inside a garbage dump located in front of Dhanuka Complex in the area.