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Cognizant widens bribery probe

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company owns 12 of 45 facilities it has in India and around 75 per cent of its global headcount of 2,44,300 is based in the country

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

The SEC's complaint charges Khan, Chaganlal, Mendonsa, and Akbari with violating the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws.

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The Indian regulator played key role in uncovering the identity of two Indian men who floated the scheme

JK encounter: 3 detained for questioning as search ops enter day 7

JK encounter: 3 detained for questioning as search ops enter day 7

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Officials said the entire forest area from Mendhar to Thanamandi remains under a strict cordon and a massive search operation is on to neutralise the terrorists moving from one place to another in an attempt to escape the dragnet.

Adobe to repurchase stock worth $2 billion by 2015

Adobe to repurchase stock worth $2 billion by 2015

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The US-based firm follows December-November fiscal year.

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Gupta, 65, reported to the minimum security satellite camp at FMC Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts on June 17.

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Given the dimensions, it is bound to have at least ripple effects across markets. Could ripple turn into cascade? asks Devangshu Datta.

About 60 NFOs mobilise Rs 27,000 cr in six months

About 60 NFOs mobilise Rs 27,000 cr in six months

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Domestic asset management companies (AMC) have launched around 60 new fund offers (NFOs) in the last six months and mobilised around Rs 27,000 crore. Fund houses are rushing to launch new funds amid buoyancy in the equities market.

Dr Reddy's under scanner for packaging violations

Dr Reddy's under scanner for packaging violations

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

In addition, the CPSC asserted that the company violated the CPSA by failing to immediately advise the CPSC of the alleged violations.

India expels 2 Pak embassy officials for espionage

India expels 2 Pak embassy officials for espionage

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over India's decision.

Even 10 years after Satyam, audit quality remains a concern

Even 10 years after Satyam, audit quality remains a concern

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Experts say, auditors must not allow themselves to be intimidated by the client management into conducting audits by conversation. It is important for auditors to conduct proper interviews and ask probing and searching questions.

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'This issue is related to national security because they were compromising the entire capital markets's core infrastructure by leaking confidential information.' 'What would have happened if the servers had come down?' 'Or some confidential information leaked to terrorists who could have knocked out our capital market?'

Bill Gates will not own any Microsoft stock in 4 years

Bill Gates will not own any Microsoft stock in 4 years

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Gates has sold 20 mn shares each quarter under a pre-set trading plan

Poonch anti-terror op enters 21st day, highway reopens after 2 weeks

Poonch anti-terror op enters 21st day, highway reopens after 2 weeks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The operation to track down a group of hiding terrorists, who are responsible for the killing of nine soldiers, in Bhatti Durrian forest in Mendhar along with Surankote forest in Poonch and nearby Thanamandi in Rajouri district entered the 21st day on Sunday, the officials said.

Microsoft to get $51 mn if Nokia shareholders reject deal

Microsoft to get $51 mn if Nokia shareholders reject deal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Finnish firm Nokia, which is selling its devices and services business to Microsoft, will pay the software giant 37.9 million euros (about $51.2 million) if the handset maker's shareholders oppose the deal.

Why Term Plan Is Better For Home Loan Liability

Why Term Plan Is Better For Home Loan Liability

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

If you opt for a term-life cover, buy separate policies to cover the loan for all the co-borrowers in a home loan for a sum assured equal to the home loan amount.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

HP India approaches Customs Tribunal for early hearing

HP India approaches Customs Tribunal for early hearing

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

HP has been charged with underpaying customs duties while importing products and spare parts.

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when the police opened fire to disperse angry anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana, officials said.

Richest self-made woman in America is now the poorest!

Richest self-made woman in America is now the poorest!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Elizabeth Holmes founded Theranos in 2003 and it promised ground-breaking methods that would allow quick results for a wide range of tests with just one drop of blood.

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Officials said gunshots were heard as the joint search parties of the Army and the police resumed the operation in Poonch's Mendhar area. However, it was not immediately clear whether it was speculative firing by the search parties or fresh contact was established with the terrorists, they said.

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The President had been moved out of his residence on Friday, in anticipation of Saturday's protests.

Indian fund manager asked to pay $390K to settle charges

Indian fund manager asked to pay $390K to settle charges

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Shah had pleaded guilty in 2012 to securities fraud in a parallel civil insider trading case case.

Amazon-Future battle: More skeletons tumble out of closet

Amazon-Future battle: More skeletons tumble out of closet

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Future Retail's (FRL's) independent directors have written a second letter to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), stating American e-commerce major Amazon never intended to invest in Future Coupons (FCPL) and the representations made by the US e-commerce player were completely opposite and contradictory to their own internal correspondences as submitted before courts. The directors also wrote to CCI that Amazon has obtained approval by making deliberate misrepresentations. By actively misleading the CCI and the regulator, it has to revoke the approval granted for Amazon's investment in FCPL.

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Post-bribery disclosure, Cognizant is not pursuing greenfield expansion in the country and relying on leased facilities for new demands. The incident, which came to light in 2016, is also said to have claimed 200-300 jobs so far mainly in areas like administration, legal, and procurement.

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Reema Shah pleaded guilty to insider trading and cooperated with the US government for accepting insider info from a Yahoo! executive

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Global e-commerce company Amazon has said it sees "substantial uncertainties" in interpretation of Indian laws, which could impact its business in one of the world's fastest-growing multi-billion dollar online shopping market.

MF distribution payouts at 3-year low

MF distribution payouts at 3-year low

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The payouts were 22 per cent lower than the previous year's tally of Rs 7,938 crore.

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The proscribed organisations will be examined under heightened security checks at all layers of legal, administrative, investigative and financial regimes, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Rajat Gupta released after completing 2-year prison term

Rajat Gupta released after completing 2-year prison term

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

He was convicted in his 2012 trial of passing confidential boardroom information to his one-time friend and business associate Raj Rajaratnam

CarTrade IPO to open on Aug 9; price band set at Rs 1,585-1,618/share

CarTrade IPO to open on Aug 9; price band set at Rs 1,585-1,618/share

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Online auto classified platform CarTrade Tech on Tuesday said it fixed a price band of Rs 1,585-1,618 a share for its nearly Rs 2,999-crore initial public offer. The initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on August 9 and conclude on August 11. The bidding for anchor investors will open on August 6, the company announced. The initial share-sale will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of 18,532,216 equity shares.

Future Retail misses due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 cr to banks

Future Retail misses due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 cr to banks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Future Retail on Saturday said it has missed the due date for payment of Rs 3,494.56 crore to banks and lenders as it could not sell assets due to its ongoing litigation with amazon, impacting its monetisation plans. Future Retail had last year entered into a one-time restructuring (OTR) scheme for COVID-19 hit companies with a consortium of banks and lenders and was to discharge "an aggregate amount of Rs 3,494.56 crore" on or before December 31, 2021. Kishore Biyani-led Future group firm would be "co-operating for completing the monetisation of the specified business within next 30 days" as per directions of the banks to resolve the current situation, said a regulatory filing by Future Retail.

iGate Q2 net profit falls to $3.1 mn

iGate Q2 net profit falls to $3.1 mn

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

US-based outsourcing firm iGate on Wednesday said its net profit declined 89.6 per cent to $3.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 hit by a one-time charge related to a debt settlement.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank comes under Sebi scanner for 'insider trading'

Lakshmi Vilas Bank comes under Sebi scanner for 'insider trading'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

LVB had faced some serious flak in terms of bad loans, earnings and credit rating downgrades, since 2016.

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Amazon's fulfilment centres, which store products of hundreds of vendors selling on the American online major's platform, are being cited by Karnataka state government authorities as a primary concern in an ongoing tax dispute.

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Aircraft manufacturer Embraer has agreed to pay over $205 million (over Rs 1,371 crore) as settlement with American and Brazalian authorities for resolving corruption charges in India and three other countries.

Genpact to buy back shares worth $300 mn

Genpact to buy back shares worth $300 mn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

At the minimum price of $16.50 a share, the BPO giant would buy back at most 1.82 bn shares, or about eight per cent of its outstanding common shares as of February 28.

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of three European nations, India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, noting that was an appreciation of its position on the crisis by its partner countries.