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'Gupta's sentencing to deter others from breaching duties'

'Gupta's sentencing to deter others from breaching duties'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Indian Institute of Technology and Harvard educated former McKinsey head is one of the most prominent Wall Street titans to be charged by fellow Indian and Harvard alumnus Bharara.

Gupta seeks probation on insider trading charges

Gupta seeks probation on insider trading charges

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

In a 99-page sentencing memorandum submitted in federal court on Thursday, Gupta's lawyer Gary Naftalis requested that the 'court impose a sentence of probation with the condition that Gupta perform a rigorous full-time program of community service.'

Goldman, 5 others shortlisted for NTPC share sale

Goldman, 5 others shortlisted for NTPC share sale

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Others shortlisted by the Department of Disinvestment for the NTPC offer were Deutsche Bank, SBI Capital Markets and Kotak Mahindra Capital.

Rajat Gupta seeks re-hearing of insider trading conviction

Rajat Gupta seeks re-hearing of insider trading conviction

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Gupta filed a 70-page petition with the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit yesterday seeking 'panel rehearing and rehearing en banc', saying in 'rejecting two of his challenges to the exclusion of critical evidence in his case, the panel misapprehended several points' about the insider trading case against him.

Trump's top economic advisor resigns after trade dispute

Trump's top economic advisor resigns after trade dispute

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Cohn served as Trump's chief economic advisor since the beginning of the Administration. During his stay at the White House, he led coordination of Trump's pro-growth domestic and global economic policy agenda, including the passage of historic tax cuts and reforms in December 2017, the official said.

Govt to miss its fiscal deficit target in FY14: Goldman

Govt to miss its fiscal deficit target in FY14: Goldman

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Says fiscal trajectory has changed for the better over the past months.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Over 10 Indian start-ups with total valuations of $84 billion (some are planning fresh fund-raising) are bracing to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next 36 months. While the size of their IPOs is under discussion, estimates are that they would together raise a minimum of over $8-10 billion during the initial listing.

Goldman to manage state companies ETF

Goldman to manage state companies ETF

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The planned fund could help New Delhi raise between $1 billion and $2 billion.

OECD raises prospects for global GDP, cuts it for India

OECD raises prospects for global GDP, cuts it for India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While most economies contracted in the second quarter of 2020, the Chinese economy grew by 3.2 per cent.

Barclays to cut 70 jobs in Asia investment banking

Barclays to cut 70 jobs in Asia investment banking

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The total number of staff to be cut has not been finalised but could be as high as 90 people, the sources said, declining to be identified because the matter is confidential.

Rajat Gupta seeks new trial, reversal of conviction

Rajat Gupta seeks new trial, reversal of conviction

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

India-born former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta has asked a US court for a new trial to reverse his conviction on insider trading charges, arguing that the district judge had committed "serious evidentiary errors" that tipped the scales decisively in the case.

'Modest revival in economy in 2013'

'Modest revival in economy in 2013'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

According to the research report by the investment banking major, economic activity levels remain weak in the country, particularly investment demand, as demonstrated by still 'anemic' order inflows and project starts.

FIIs meet Chidambaram; discuss economic issues

FIIs meet Chidambaram; discuss economic issues

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The meeting with foreign investors assumes significance as the government is undertaking host of reform initiatives to attract investment.

Lessons that the Rajat Gupta case holds for India

Lessons that the Rajat Gupta case holds for India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The two bigger takeaways from this case for Indian regulators and enforcement agencies are the speed and efficiency with which it was concluded.

Rajat Gupta to be sentenced on Wednesday

Rajat Gupta to be sentenced on Wednesday

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Will Judge Jed Rakoff be swayed by the former Goldman director's influential well-wishers or will he deliver stiffer punishment?

'BRICS bank could become future World Bank'

'BRICS bank could become future World Bank'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

The BRICS Development Bank could become a World Bank in future due to the increasing influence of emerging countries, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management said on Wednesday.

Brokerages give Nestle thumbs-down

Brokerages give Nestle thumbs-down

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Brokerage houses reacted to the piece of news by reducing the target price assigned to the company.

More bad news, Goldman pegs FY20 GDP growth at 5.3%

More bad news, Goldman pegs FY20 GDP growth at 5.3%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The brokerage said the consolidated fiscal deficit, including that of the Union (3.6 per cent), the states (2.6 per cent) and the off-budget borrowings which are being resorted to increasingly is a worry.

Rajaratnam to pay $1.45 mn to settle SEC suit

Rajaratnam to pay $1.45 mn to settle SEC suit

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Jailed hedge-fund founder Raj Rajaratnam has agreed to pay $1.45 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by US regulator SEC against him and India-born former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta for their roles in one of the largest insider-trading schemes in US history.

Market participants demand rollback of higher surcharge on FPIs

Market participants demand rollback of higher surcharge on FPIs

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

During the meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, it was also suggested that employees' provident fund should increase its exposure in the stock market, which in turn would improve liquidity.

Goldman-Morgan rivalry gets personal in Asia

Goldman-Morgan rivalry gets personal in Asia

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

But the clear winner between them is yet to emerge.

15 global banks that Moody's downgraded

15 global banks that Moody's downgraded

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Some banks called the Moody's move backward looking, arbitrary and unwarranted.

15 banks that Moody's downgraded

15 banks that Moody's downgraded

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Some banks called the Moody's move backward looking, arbitrary and unwarranted.

Emails show close ties between Rajaratnam, Goldman manager

Emails show close ties between Rajaratnam, Goldman manager

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

David Loeb sent emails to Rajaratnam ahead of a daily 'morning meeting' at Galleon, according to previously undisclosed emails and wiretapped phone call transcripts, which were entered as court records in the trial of former Goldman director Rajat Gupta, the Wall Street Journal said.

Bharti Infratel: IPO not a great deal for PE traders

Bharti Infratel: IPO not a great deal for PE traders

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Bharti Infratel plans to raise Rs 4,500 cr through its IPO.

Sensex crosses 19K as Goldman upgrades India

Sensex crosses 19K as Goldman upgrades India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Sensex crosses 19,000-mark for the first time since October 5.

Rajat Gupta's sentencing advanced by a day to Oct 17

Rajat Gupta's sentencing advanced by a day to Oct 17

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

US District Judge Jed Rakoff had set as October 18 the date for sentencing Gupta after the ex-McKinsey head was found guilty by a jury here of passing confidential company information to Rajaratnam.

'Rajat Gupta secretly served as Galleon executive'

'Rajat Gupta secretly served as Galleon executive'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Testifying for the government on the eighth day of 63-year-old Gupta's insider trading trial yesterday, former marketing executive at Sri Lankan native Rajaratnam's Galleon hedge fund Ayad Alhadi disclosed that Gupta had been secretly serving as a Galleon executive.

Rajat Gupta trial: Prosecutors want email about Mukesh

Rajat Gupta trial: Prosecutors want email about Mukesh

Rediff.com30 May 2012

According to the email, Kumar said, "When with Mukesh on portfolio question. . . 2 things to explore: A) Raj wants to know if they will get into the solar biz aggressively and when (there are implications for supplier companies etc)."

Rajat Gupta files appeal against conviction

Rajat Gupta files appeal against conviction

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

According to the Notice of Appeal filed by his lawyer Gary Naftalis in US District Court Southern District of New York, Gupta's "appeal concerns conviction only."

Goldman names 16 Indian-origin persons as MDs

Goldman names 16 Indian-origin persons as MDs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The US-based group has named 70 individuals as its partners and has announced a list of 266 persons to become managing directors with effect from January 1, 2013.

Why Rajat Gupta's sentencing is balanced

Why Rajat Gupta's sentencing is balanced

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

The 15-page judgment is amazingly lucid, elegant and balanced.

RIL has potential to be a $100 bn company

RIL has potential to be a $100 bn company

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

For its m-cap to more than double, RIL needs government nod for nearly doubling of its gas price of $8 per million British thermal unit together with approvals for oil and gas field investments.

US apex court denies Rajat Gupta's appeal against lifetime ban

US apex court denies Rajat Gupta's appeal against lifetime ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The ruling by the Supreme Court was made in a parallel civil insider trading case brought against Gupta by federal regulator Securities and Exchange Commission.

I lost my reputation, says apologetic Rajat Gupta

I lost my reputation, says apologetic Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Gupta, 63, read from a prepared statement for six minutes before being sentenced.

Rajat Gupta: American dream turns nightmare

Rajat Gupta: American dream turns nightmare

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

No one knows what Rajat Gupta gained from leaking insider information to Raj Rajaratnam. The irony is that he did not make any money.

Wall Street's most high profile executive sent to jail

Wall Street's most high profile executive sent to jail

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

A criminal case was filed against Gupta by the United States Attorney's Office on October 26, 2011 for insider trading.

Judge shows leniency while sentencing Rajat Gupta

Judge shows leniency while sentencing Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Showing lenience and also appreciation for his humanitarian work, Judge Jed S Rakoff of the Federal District Court in Manhattan handed a two-year prison term to Rajat Gupta, former head of McKinsey and Co and also a former director of Goldman Sachs and Proctor and Gamble for leaking insider information.

US Court upholds Rajat Gupta insider trading conviction

US Court upholds Rajat Gupta insider trading conviction

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

He will now have to submit to the two-year jail term handed down to him.