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Concern over MF industry's debt exposure getting worse

Concern over MF industry's debt exposure getting worse

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Mutual fund houses hold Rs 3,400 crore of Yes Bank's 'riskier' bonds. Reliance MF, Franklin Templeton MF and UTI MF account for bulk of these exposures.

Investment norms for pension

Investment norms for pension

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

DHFL auditors raise red flags over financial numbers, loans

DHFL auditors raise red flags over financial numbers, loans

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The auditors also said that the company is in the process of monetising its assets and has submitted a draft resolution plan to the consortium of bankers for restructuring its borrowings and also there have been discussions for stake sale by the promoters to a strategic partner with further equity infusion.

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

In a rare opportunity, former India captain Rahul Dravid will be exchanging his views with some of country's finest investigators at a CBI function to deliberate on corruption in sports in the backdrop of fixing allegations in cricket.

Builders welcome Real Estate Bill, provision of jail harsh

Builders welcome Real Estate Bill, provision of jail harsh

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The new law would boost home buyer confidence as well as investment in the realty sector.

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Close to 9 lakh registered companies are not filing annual returns with the ministry of corporate affairs and are a potential source of money laundering, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said on Saturday.

US okays VSNL's Tyco acquisition

US okays VSNL's Tyco acquisition

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Tatas-controlled Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Wednesday got clearance from a US government agency for acquisition of undersea cable assets of Tyco Global Network (TGN) for $130 million.

At Rs 1700 crore, Jhunjunwala takes his biggest hit in 10 quarters

At Rs 1700 crore, Jhunjunwala takes his biggest hit in 10 quarters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

His portfolio was worth Rs 12,333 crore at the end of June 2018. It was worth Rs 10,633 crore at the end of the September quarter. Smallcaps account for the largest number of his stock-picks. Such a fall has now happened for the third quarter in a row.

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Kiran Vissa, co-convenor of National Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, said that amendments to the EC Act have nothing to do with farmers' welfare but instead meant to please big players and agriculture companies. This is because small and marginal farmers don't have the storage capacity to attract provisions of the EC Act.

HelpAge to help sell insurance products

HelpAge to help sell insurance products

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

After tying up with 15 banks, state-owned National Insurance Company on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with leading NGO, HelpAge India, to distribute its products.

Fortis wants Sebi to take legal action against Singh brothers

Fortis wants Sebi to take legal action against Singh brothers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The previous board of Fortis Healthcare had links with Singh brothers and there was an investigation by law firm Luthra and Luthra into Rs 472 crore that was diverted into other companies.

IIEF to help govt on pension schemes

IIEF to help govt on pension schemes

Rediff.com1 Jan 2004

The central government has appointed India Invest Economic Foundation, a private agency, as consultant for operationalisation of new pension scheme by this month.

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

With the introduction of the single window clearance provision, pre-production windows are expected to reduce significantly. Not only will it have an impact on the operational cost of the film, it will also allow studios to release films faster.

No cut in spectrum price as govt okays airwave auction

No cut in spectrum price as govt okays airwave auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Although the industry is disappointed with the government decision not to lower spectrum prices at a time telcos are saddled with over Rs 4-trillion debt and an estimated Rs 1.43-trillion licence fee dues, the DCC has relaxed the payment structure to offer some relief to the financially stressed sector.

Stem cell therapy worries Govt

Stem cell therapy worries Govt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

The increase in the numbers is reasoned to the absence of a regulatory or monitoring agency, official sources said.

Nestle India to resume export of Maggi noodles

Nestle India to resume export of Maggi noodles

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Nestle India is in the process of resuming exports of its Maggi instant noodles to various global markets after it got a go ahead from Bombay High Court earlier this week.

SC asks Centre to make law to regulate NGOs

SC asks Centre to make law to regulate NGOs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The court said that the existing regulations were not sufficient to regulate the NGOs across the country.

PFRDA to allow only 6 pension funds

PFRDA to allow only 6 pension funds

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The interim Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority on Friday said it will appoint a Central Record-keeping and Accounting Agency and give licence to six pension fund managers to start the new pension regime by December this year.

Why these stocks fell steeply in 2018

Why these stocks fell steeply in 2018

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code bound stocks have witnessed a steep fall in 2018.

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad

Rediff.com5 May 2016

India has now around one billion mobile subscribers, he added.

USAID to give $10 mn to India's insurance sector

USAID to give $10 mn to India's insurance sector

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

The United States Agency for International Development will provide a $10 million technical aid for development of Indian insurance sector over the next four years.\n\n\n\n

HUL contests Eureka Forbes' charges on Pureit

HUL contests Eureka Forbes' charges on Pureit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Terming the comments 'factually incorrect and without basis', HUL said Pureit was the world's largest-selling water purifier brand and had been approved for sale by regulatory authorities in countries such as Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia.

'We at the RBI feel the anger, hurt and pain at banking frauds'

'We at the RBI feel the anger, hurt and pain at banking frauds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'In plain simple English, these practices amount to a looting of our country's future by some in the business community, in cahoots with some lenders,' says RBI Governor Dr Urjit R Patel.

CBI likely to file more FIRs against Kingfisher

CBI likely to file more FIRs against Kingfisher

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

SBI is likely to register more FIRs to bring into the ambit of probe the additional Rs 3,100 crore loans from 10 other nationalised banks on which the company has allegedly defaulted.

What should the RBI do next, Mr Das?

What should the RBI do next, Mr Das?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'No one cares about fiscal deficit now. Or for that matter, inflation.' 'The focus is on growth and growth alone.' 'RBI needs to break the risk aversion of banks and infuse adrenaline in their veins', says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Several factors seem to have corrected in India in the past six months, says the president of New Development Bank.

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.' 'As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in people's lives, we are happy'

Wipro to acquire US-based HealthPlan Services for $460 mn

Wipro to acquire US-based HealthPlan Services for $460 mn

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Wipro's clients currently include over 100 US payers, healthcare providers, and public health agencies.

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Capital markets regulator, I-T department suspect tax evasion and market manipulation

IRDA eases general insurance norms

IRDA eases general insurance norms

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

IRDA eased norms by allowing PSUs and private companies with a capital of Rs 0.1-3 crore to bargain for a special discount of 5% in exchange of agency commission or brokers remuneration, when they cover their risks directly with a general insurer.

The men behind Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

The men behind Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Budget a little more than a month from now. Like any other FM, Sitharaman will depend on her team of bureaucrats and advisors to frame and present the Budget.

Govt's new pension scheme from January 1

Govt's new pension scheme from January 1

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

The government will operationalise the interim Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority and come up with the new pension scheme for about 1,00,000 employees from January 1, 2004.

Fitch cuts India's FY20 growth forecast to 4.6%

Fitch cuts India's FY20 growth forecast to 4.6%

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Fitch reaffirmed India's rating at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook saying the rating balances a still strong medium-term growth outlook compared with similar category peers and relative external resilience stemming from solid foreign-reserve buffers against high public debt, a weak financial sector and some lagging structural factors, including governance indicators and GDP per capita.

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

Sun Pharma hit by FDA ban on Gujarat plant, shares fall

Sun Pharma hit by FDA ban on Gujarat plant, shares fall

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Recently, Ranbaxy and Wockhardt too were hauled up.

Sebi runs into WhatsApp encryption in earnings leak case

Sebi runs into WhatsApp encryption in earnings leak case

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The regulator will conduct forensic audit of all the seized documents, laptops, and mobile phones, which are suspected to be involved in the fraudulent activity, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

FDA had cancelled Ranbaxy's approvals to launch generic Nexium, Valcyte

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

From spending a little less than three hours on making voice calls, Indians are spending well over 5 hours. So, while people make more calls, they are spending less than ever, reports Romita Majumdar.

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Action against auditors, last of the 276 recommendations of a JPC probing Ketan Parekh scam, is still pending.