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YES Bank board says no to Shagun Kapur Gogia

YES Bank board says no to Shagun Kapur Gogia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

In a letter addressed to Gogia's mother, Madhu Kapur, who holds a 12 per cent stake in YES Bank, the private lender said its board of directors, after extensive deliberations, had unanimously agreed not to accept her recommendation to appoint her daughter on the board.

SC refuses to transfer Adani probe to CBI, fully backs SEBI

SC refuses to transfer Adani probe to CBI, fully backs SEBI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a significant win for the Adani group, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to transfer the probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Indian corporate giant to a special investigation team or the CBI, saying market regulator SEBI was conducting a "comprehensive investigation" and its conduct "inspires confidence".

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

Independent directors reject Essar Energy's delisting move

Independent directors reject Essar Energy's delisting move

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The committee said the move 'clearly undervalued the company and its long-term growth prospects'.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

Ex-Sebi boss M Damodaran on what ails India's financial sector

Ex-Sebi boss M Damodaran on what ails India's financial sector

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Regulatory capacity, hyperactivity and excessive prescription are the biggest challenges the financial sector is facing, said Meleveetil Damodaran, former chairperson, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Summit on Wednesday, Damodaran highlighted the need for simpler, clear, and continuous regulations in the financial sector. He opined that the industry had felt it challenging to keep pace with the changing regulations.

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India functionary Rajeev Shukla says the decision to give Team Director Ravi Shastri an extension till the 2016 World Cup was based on his good performance and rapport with the players.

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'...by directing these draconian provisions against political and ideological opponents of the ruling group, minorities, and those who dare to dissent through and selective prosecution and prolonged incarceration as undertrials.'

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the documentary, Sen speaks of social choice theory, development economics, philosophy and the rise of right wing nationalism across the world including India.

Udta Punjab producers move HC seeking Censor Board order

Udta Punjab producers move HC seeking Censor Board order

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

And the controversy continues!

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

Can the Censor Board decide how long a kiss should last?

Can the Censor Board decide how long a kiss should last?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

'People with a lot of dreams and passion are paying a lot of money and making a film for two years. Then, one random person who might be a lawyer or a teacher or a social worker, comes and finds a character (in the film) kissing for too long and asks for it to be cut down. That doesn't sound right.' Filmmaker Pritam D Gupta talks about his long hard battle with CBFC.

Sebi cracks whip on Gillette India promoters, directors

Sebi cracks whip on Gillette India promoters, directors

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Taking action against promoters of Gillette India for non-compliance to minimum public holding norms, Sebi on Friday ordered freezing all corporate benefits arising out of their stake in the company.

Why public sector companies are unable to attract talent for higher posts

Why public sector companies are unable to attract talent for higher posts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Earlier this year, the Union Cabinet gave the management of state-run companies the freedom to decide on divesting their subsidiaries. However, the very next day a meeting was held at the top level of the Government of India, for the presentation of proposals for more autonomy for state-run companies. Interestingly, no chiefs of any of these companies were invited. It is a problem that will stare the government in the face with the state-owned banks too, as talks have again begun for inviting strategic investments in these companies.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

All Eyes On M&M-RBL Bank Saga

All Eyes On M&M-RBL Bank Saga

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Why did the company zero in on RBL Bank to understand the business of banking? While the M&M investors heaved a sigh of relief, one gentleman must have been all smiles after this, RBL Bank MD and CEO R Subramaniakumar, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

GACs to have wider scope, will hear all types of grievance appeals

GACs to have wider scope, will hear all types of grievance appeals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

MeitY had stated there was a need to set up GACs as grievance officers hired by the platforms often did not address issues satisfactorily.

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The new board will have to provide the NCLT a road map for turning around the company by October 31, which, Kotak said, is challenging, given that the company's issues represent a "moving target"

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The RBI was not party to the decision to demonetize 500 and 1,000-rupee notes, which was taken at the highest level of India's political leadership.

How the Companies Act is likely to change

How the Companies Act is likely to change

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The panel suggests the government be authorised to raise the thresholds, which trigger applicability of Corporate Social Responsibility provisions.

Sebi diktat on splitting chairman, MD/CEO roles

Sebi diktat on splitting chairman, MD/CEO roles

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday asked listed companies to work towards splitting the roles of chairman and managing director before the April 2022 deadline, as the new directive is not aimed at weakening the position of promoters. Listed entities were initially required to separate the roles of chairperson and MD/CEO from April 1, 2020 onwards. However, based on industry representations, an additional time period of two years was given for compliance. The regulation will now be applicable to the top 500 listed entities by market capitalisation, with effect from April 1, 2022.

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.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

Youth Congress leader files 4th PIL in SC for multi-agency probe into Adanis

Youth Congress leader files 4th PIL in SC for multi-agency probe into Adanis

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A fresh PIL was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court seeking a probe by multiple central government agencies under the supervision of a panel or a former apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies following allegations of fraud and share price manipulation made by the US-based Hindenburg Research.

IndiGo hit by a new controversy

IndiGo hit by a new controversy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

IndiGo

MCX-SX gets new CEO; shareholders to infuse fresh capital

MCX-SX gets new CEO; shareholders to infuse fresh capital

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

MCX Stock Exchange, set up by crisis-hit NSEL's promoters, on Friday appointed Saurabh Sarkar as CEO and announced plans for fresh capital infusion by its existing shareholders among measures to boost business.

High Court to Censor Board: Do not act like a grandmother

High Court to Censor Board: Do not act like a grandmother

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

'Today is our independence day. Udta Punjab is not just a film anymore. It is a movement and one that has ended in the victory of democracy.'

Wilful defaulters will now find it difficult to raise money

Wilful defaulters will now find it difficult to raise money

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Such measures are expected to further enhance the protection of investors in the securities market

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

As Sebi rule kicks in, India Inc old brigade marches out

As Sebi rule kicks in, India Inc old brigade marches out

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Starting April 1, a non-executive director of 75 years or more can be appointed or re-appointed only by way of a special resolution, which requires 75 per cent 'for' votes.

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Will Govt Cut PSBs Loose?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Merely bringing down the government stake below 51% may not find any taker for the PSBs. The government must bring down its holding to at least 26%, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'At the first board meeting I chaired, I sensed that corporate governance is an issue in this company.' 'I started taking steps that may have aggrieved a few.' 'This has now become a mission I intend to accomplish before I step down.'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Banking is a business of trust.'

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Now it is confirmed that all 22 people, including four Indian nationals and three crew members, have been killed in the tragedy.

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

For FY21, CSB is looking at growth of around 25 per cent and is confident of doubling it in two years. And it is also exploring options to acquire a mid-size bank with a good client base and branches in the north to acquire an all-India presence.

Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

A girl who was set on fire by a person after she did not reciprocate his proposal in Jharkhand's Dumka district succumbed to her burn injuries on Sunday.

What RBI governor needs to do

What RBI governor needs to do

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

'Trust your new governor,' Omkar Goswami advises RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. 'Just because he is from the IAS and doesn't carry a PhD from a US university does not make him unsuitable for the task.' 'If anything, Das will pour oil on troubled waters, and save the RBI's reputation.'

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Analysts say IT major cleaning up act before new CEO takes over; regulator might take a year

'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

'Cyber attackers are 10 steps ahead'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Hacking of an ID or an account will have the same impact on a user in a city and one in a small town.' 'Security is like a railroad, you create it to last for every customer.'