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Sebi takes fresh look at Jet-Etihad deal

Sebi takes fresh look at Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Etihad's acquisition of 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways was the first FDI in an Indian carrier by a foreign airline.

Profit booking, global cues subdue markets; Nifty holds 8,300

Profit booking, global cues subdue markets; Nifty holds 8,300

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Midcap stocks continued to remain on buyers' radar with BSE Midcap index up 0.1%.

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

All eyes will be on the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Biju Janata Dal and the Sena itself to see which way they vote.

Oil Min says regulator nod not needed for CNG stations

Oil Min says regulator nod not needed for CNG stations

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Ministry recently issued an order saying 'no authorisation from Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board is required for setting up of a CNG station.' PNGRB has been since 2009 issuing licences to entities for city gas distribution networks, essentially for retailing compressed natural gas to automobiles and piped cooking gas (piped natural gas or PNG) to households.

Sebi lines up reforms, to boost infrastructure projects

Sebi lines up reforms, to boost infrastructure projects

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The markets regulator made it easier for banks to acquire control in listed companies.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

Speak Asia mastermind held

Speak Asia mastermind held

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Ram Sumiran Pal arrested in Delhi; hunt for two others on.

RSS questions US defence of Ford Foundation, Greepeace

RSS questions US defence of Ford Foundation, Greepeace

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Charging NGOs like Greenpeace with violating Indian laws, the RSS on Sunday called US as "the global police of democracy" and questioned its defence of the two organisations.

Govt promulgates IBC ordinance; relief for home buyers

Govt promulgates IBC ordinance; relief for home buyers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Home buyers would be able to invoke Section 7 of the IBC against errant developers.

Singapore Min expects favourable policies from Modi govt

Singapore Min expects favourable policies from Modi govt

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In 2013, India was Singapore's 11th largest trading partner and 12th largest export destination, with total trade volume of 25.5 billion Singaporean dollars ($ 20.36 billion).

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

TMC asks why the flight was made to hover in the sky despite reporting a fuel shortage.

No plans to privatise Railways: Suresh Prabhu

No plans to privatise Railways: Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday said the Centre was seeking private capital investment in cash-strapped Railways to meet the resource crunch and it does not amount to privatisation as the Railways unions claim.

Caf Coffee Day owner goes missing, massive search on

Caf Coffee Day owner goes missing, massive search on

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

It has been also revealed that V G Siddhartha had written a letter to the Board of Directors and employees of Coffee Day Enterprises, saying he had 'failed as an entrepreneur'.

Jet to submit revised deal with Etihad

Jet to submit revised deal with Etihad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The next FIPB meeting slated for July 5, however, does not have a Jet proposal on its agenda.

The man who passed the order on Reliance 'fraud' case

The man who passed the order on Reliance 'fraud' case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Efficient use of data and a great sense of timing are two things that stand out in the Sebi whole-time member's order in the matter of Reliance Petroleum

Kingfisher faces scrutiny for accounting lapses

Kingfisher faces scrutiny for accounting lapses

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The airline, part of Vijay Mallya-led UB Group, has been grounded since October 2012, after being bogged down by huge and mounting losses.

US believes India's economic reforms are on right track

US believes India's economic reforms are on right track

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

US trade body says, India's business climate is improving due to economic reforms.

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Singapore wants to know the basic fundamentals of such cities in terms of sustainable clean environment, sound regulatory framework and robust land bank.

Ministry asks Sebi to explain stricter governance norms

Ministry asks Sebi to explain stricter governance norms

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

While most of Sebi's new norms are aligned to changes in Companies Act, they are more stringent in certain areas.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Given that it is only a temporary breather for PSBs, the government now needs to look at the harder options.

Modi does like to spring surprises

Modi does like to spring surprises

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Though the Cabinet reshuffle on July 5 has a clear stamp of the Prime Minister's Office, the changes have also increased the coherence between the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Scamsters launch innovative schemes to dupe investors

Scamsters launch innovative schemes to dupe investors

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Always avoid companies that promise assured returns that are too good to be true.

Dalal Street veteran Parag Parikh killed in US car accident

Dalal Street veteran Parag Parikh killed in US car accident

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Parikh was in Omaha for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meet

UK hosts round-table over Indian mango ban

UK hosts round-table over Indian mango ban

Rediff.com22 May 2014

UK environment minister Lord de Mauley hosted a round-table meeting here with representatives of mango and vegetable importers and exporters from the UK and India, Deputy Indian High Commissioner to the UK Virendra Paul, and senior regulators from Defra and the Food and Environment Research Agency.

'It unfortunately became a feud between brothers'

'It unfortunately became a feud between brothers'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'... And I don't think it really is that despite a lot going wrong.' 'Naiveté or stupidity or trusting the wrong person, the outcome is the same, which is that the group has gone to trash.' 'I'm not OK with people saying I had a role to play in crooking the system, which is not what I did.'

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Empowered in the Modi government, junior ministers have enough on their plate.

Walmart to take over Carrefour stores in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra

Walmart to take over Carrefour stores in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Carrefour had in July announced it was exiting the India market

How ex Sebi chief Damodaran changed the way firms function

How ex Sebi chief Damodaran changed the way firms function

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

NEDICT has also got in touch with companies, which will be limited to the role of 'donors'.

5 benefits of long-term two-wheeler insurance

5 benefits of long-term two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

When compared to a one-year insurance, here's why it makes sense to buy a three-year policy

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Reputed brands must learn few lessons from the ongoing Maggi controversy.

Govt might resort to ordinance route for insurance, coal Bills

Govt might resort to ordinance route for insurance, coal Bills

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Since Parliament is still in session, the government refrained from making an official statement but the ministers said there were ample 'precedents by the Congress governments in the past' of Bills being pushed through the ordinance route.

Why SC ruling on AGR is crucial for India's telecom sector

Why SC ruling on AGR is crucial for India's telecom sector

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

For the PMO this is urgent as the Digital India framework would depend on how the telecom companies perform. It is also linked to the proposed auction of 5G airwaves.

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Changes being driven by Etihad, says a source, after a V-P quits

How India can boost infrastructure projects

How India can boost infrastructure projects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

To attract capital into infrastructure projects, the ratings system needs a fresh look.

Consolidated statements: Govt might give firms 1 more year

Consolidated statements: Govt might give firms 1 more year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Relief would only be for unlisted companies; listed ones already have to prepare statements once a year.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

Tax ambiguity clouds new financial sector initiatives

Tax ambiguity clouds new financial sector initiatives

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Instruments such as Reits, InvITs, unsponsored GDR, GIFT find few takers.

Govt gets SFIO probe report on Saradha scam; prosecution soon

Govt gets SFIO probe report on Saradha scam; prosecution soon

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Completing its over a-year-long probe into Saradha scam, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has submitted its final investigation report to the government, which may soon start prosecution proceedings for numerous serious violations found during investigations.

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The allegation against Khan is that he had applied to purchase the agricultural land for farming but constructed a farmhouse for personal use instead.