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More money laundering curbs

More money laundering curbs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

Corporate debt mart:FinMin in talks with RBI, Sebi

Corporate debt mart:FinMin in talks with RBI, Sebi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

The finance ministry has convened a meeting of the two regulators -- Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India -- to sort out the issue of regulations over the corporate debt market.

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Numbers could be classified further into (140) marketing and (160 or 161) for service calls to easily identify the purpose of the call in the future.

RBI, Sebi to be on alert: Assocham

RBI, Sebi to be on alert: Assocham

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Concerned over the sharp crash in the stock market, industry chamber Assocham on Monday sought a probe by the Reserve Bank of India and Securities and Exchange Board of India into the cataclysmic fall.

No insider trading in GTB shares: SEBI

No insider trading in GTB shares: SEBI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has found no insider trading in the shares of erstwhile Global Trust Bank before its merger with Oriental Bank of Commerce.

SBI under-reported NPAs by Rs 12K cr in FY19

SBI under-reported NPAs by Rs 12K cr in FY19

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

As per the assessment done by the RBI, the gross NPA of the SBI was 11,932 crore more at Rs 1,84,682 as against Rs 1,72,750 reported by the bank. As a result the bank has to make additional provisioning of Rs 12,036 crore in the balance sheet.

Sebi for repo in corporate bonds

Sebi for repo in corporate bonds

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The capital market regulator would soon write to the Reserve Bank of India to allow repos in corporate bonds, which were expected to boost the liquidity in the corporate debt market, said sources. In a repo trade, a market participant pledges a corporate paper in exchange for funds for a specific period and at a rate determined by the market.

Penny stocks under PMO scanner

Penny stocks under PMO scanner

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

IPOs to be more investor friendly

IPOs to be more investor friendly

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

Securities and Exchange Board of India on Thursday said it was exploring ways to make public issue process more investor-friendly.

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sebi Chairman U K Sinha has often chastised listed companies for not having enough women on their boards.

Liquidity crunch eases for mutual funds

Liquidity crunch eases for mutual funds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

In response to liquidity problems faced by the mutual fund industry because of a surge in redemptions, RBI on October 14 announced a 14-day term repo facility to meet liquidity requirements of mutual funds. The facility was further extended till March 31 next year.

MFs await nod to invest abroad

MFs await nod to invest abroad

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India are considering a proposal for allowing Indian mutual funds to invest up to $1 billion in world's biggest companies through equity indices like Dow Jones Global Titans Index.

Panel on vanishing companies set up

Panel on vanishing companies set up

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

The government has set up a monitoring committee to pursue cases against fly-by-night companies and has involved the RBI and the Sebi in the process.

Sebi's proposal on FPI dealings in corporate debt

Sebi's proposal on FPI dealings in corporate debt

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed that at least 10 per cent of corporate bond market trades by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) should be done on the request for quote (RFQ) platform. At present, most trades in the corporate bond market are over-the-counter (OTC), creating a lot of opacity. The markets regulator has been nudging debt market participants such as mutual funds (MFs), alternative investment funds (AIFs) and brokers to use the RFQ platform to boost secondary market liquidity and transparency.

Videocon case: Kochhar yet to return ICICI Bank bonus

Videocon case: Kochhar yet to return ICICI Bank bonus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Kochhar was directed to return about Rs 10 crore in cash bonuses she had received as CEO, and also give up close to 6 million shares of the bank she had as stock option, which was about Rs 350 crore.

M&A activity gets time to cool off

M&A activity gets time to cool off

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Regulators begin sweeping probes

Regulators begin sweeping probes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The mutual fund (MF) industry had an action-packed 2023 as it tackled the scrapping of tax benefits for debt fund investors and surging flows into equity funds.

The regulator conundrum

The regulator conundrum

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

Direct entry for hedge funds

Direct entry for hedge funds

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The lure of the much-feared participatory notes, through which hedge funds now invest in the Indian stock markets, may soon wane.

RBI, Sebi at loggerheads

RBI, Sebi at loggerheads

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

What does govt have to do with Adani issue, asks BJP

What does govt have to do with Adani issue, asks BJP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The SEBI and the RBI will look into it. Let their reports come in, BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani said.

In absence of black swans, markets may rise further

In absence of black swans, markets may rise further

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Since March 2020, when the Nifty50 plummeted to 7,511 following the announcement of a nationwide lockdown, the stock market has been on an upward trajectory. Over the next four years, the major market index has delivered a remarkable compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 31.5 per cent. In the past year alone, the Nifty50 has gained by 27 per cent, hitting a succession of record highs.

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Airports across the country witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday after dozens of flights were either delayed or cancelled after a widespread global computer outage that also hit operations like cash withdrawal at some banks, and impacted functioning of some brokerages. Globally, the Microsoft cloud outage led to US airlines cancelling flights, but the tech giant later reportedly said its cloud services outage in the Central US region has been resolved.

For What Duration Must I Invest?

For What Duration Must I Invest?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Tactical investors should have an investment horizon of around six months to one year, long-term investors should stick around for 10 years or more.

RBI to rope in SEBI, IRDA in core group

RBI to rope in SEBI, IRDA in core group

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The Reserve Bank will soon rope in other regulators – Securities and Exchange Board of India and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority– to set up a working group in a bid to strengthen the regulatory mechanism for preventing the potential "c

US tapering: FM wants regulators to take preventive steps

US tapering: FM wants regulators to take preventive steps

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The Financial Stability and Development Council members include heads of regulatory bodies like RBI, Sebi and Insurance Regulatory Development Authority.

PLI seeks constitution of panel to probe Hindenburg report

PLI seeks constitution of panel to probe Hindenburg report

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to constitute a committee monitored by a retired apex court judge to enquire and investigate into the Hindenburg Research report which made a slew of allegations against the business conglomerate led by industrialist Gautam Adani. The fresh public interest litigation (PIL), filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, has also sought directions to set up a special committee to oversee the sanction policy for loans of over Rs 500 crore given to big corporates. Last week, another PIL was filed in the apex court seeking prosecution of short seller Nathan Anderson of US-based firm Hindenburg Research and his associates in India and the US for allegedly exploiting innocent investors and the "artificial crashing" of Adani Group's stock value in the market.

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.

Fall 2024 May Not Be A Repeat Of 2018

Fall 2024 May Not Be A Repeat Of 2018

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

'We expect the bull-market phase to still persist, but now led by large-caps which offer better valuation and benefit from FII inflows.'
'We expect continued pressure on midcaps, but any sharp correction looks unlikely from here on.'

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The annual earnings of a non-executive chairman of a PSB is capped at Rs 10 lakh, inclusive of fees for attending board meetings. This is way below the compensation of the chairman of any private bank, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Jalan panel has recommended to the RBI to keep shady entities out of banking licence race.

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

If raters get away by moving from AAA to D overnight after companies default, as happened with DHFL, YES Bank, RCom, and IL&FS, it shows a complete breakdown in the rating system. It calls for exemplary punishment, not kid glove treatment, says Debashis Basu.

Why KYC Is Important

Why KYC Is Important

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'Clients deemed higher-risk are required to update their KYC more frequently.'

Will PNB acquire beleaguered Lakshmi Vilas Bank?

Will PNB acquire beleaguered Lakshmi Vilas Bank?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

PNB has rich experience in the integration of commercial banks.