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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

Rediff.com5 May 2016

US mutual funds Valic Co 1 and Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II, which have minority stake in Flipkart, have marked down the value of their stocks in the company

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.

Did you think humans do your stock trading? Wrong

Did you think humans do your stock trading? Wrong

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The bulk of of trading on stock markets is done algorithmically, by computerised clerks working at the behest of human traders.

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.

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.

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Facing black money investigations in India and several other countries, global banking giant HSBC on Monday said it is also being probed in the US for hiring candidates related to government officials in Asia Pacific.

Rajat Gupta fined, banned in SEC case

Rajat Gupta fined, banned in SEC case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Gupta case is SEC v. Gupta, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 11-07566.

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.

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Embraer cannot escape Indian laws just because it has struck a settlement with American authorities, Parrikar said.

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.

A plane that can take off and land like a helicopter!

A plane that can take off and land like a helicopter!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

XTI Aircraft, a Denver, Colorado-based aerospace startup firm, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign.

Sebi beefing up search, seizure ops

Sebi beefing up search, seizure ops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Armed with fresh powers to conduct search and seizure operations and attach properties and bank accounts, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is going all out to use these effectively.

'Business in India? Risks, uncertainties are substantial'

'Business in India? Risks, uncertainties are substantial'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The company has pointed at the possibility of fines and financial penalties.

US appeals court denies Rajat Gupta's petition to rehear case

US appeals court denies Rajat Gupta's petition to rehear case

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

A full panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday denied Gupta's petition for 'panel rehearing, or, in the alternative, for rehearing en banc'.

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.

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

India and China on Tuesday agreed to "jointly deal with security threats" and take measures to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism during their first dialogue on counter-terrorism and security in Beijing, amid Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack.

Now, Hospira under US FDA's lens

Now, Hospira under US FDA's lens

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Formal warning to Indian unit of deficiencies noted during inspection at facility near Chennai; firm says will remedy

Commodity regulator FMC to be merged with Sebi: Jaitley

Commodity regulator FMC to be merged with Sebi: Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In September 2013, FMC was brought under the Finance Ministry.

What does the future hold for NaBFID?

What does the future hold for NaBFID?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

This month, advertisements for managing directors and the senior management team for the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development or NaBFID, should be out, signalling the start of a financial institution (FI) like no other the country has ever had. For this and other reasons government managers associated with the NaBFID project are convinced it should remain a 100 per cent government-owned entity. This is somewhat different from what former economic affairs secretary Tarun Bajaj said when the NaBFID Bill was being tabled in Parliament earlier this year: "To begin with, it will be 100 per cent government owned.

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

The wet market was where a variety of live animals were traded until it was shut down following fears that the coronavirus had jumped to humans either from bats or pangolins.

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Let's look at 10 well-known nations that have GDP less than the price Facebook paid for the chat service.

Al Jazeera says Israel shot and killed its journalist

Al Jazeera says Israel shot and killed its journalist

Rediff.com11 May 2022

A veteran journalist working for Al Jazeera was killed on Wednesday during an Israeli operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, prompting the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Qatar-based network to blame the Israeli Army for her death.

FinMin declines to share Swiss bank accounts details

FinMin declines to share Swiss bank accounts details

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

India is among 75 countries with which Switzerland's Federal Tax Administration has exchanged information on financial accounts within the framework of global standards on Automatic Exchange of Information.

PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

PricewaterhouseCoopers functioning under SC lens

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam said the issues raised in the plea need 'examination' and issued notice to the Centre, RBI, Central Board of Direct Taxes, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, PwC and the audit firms sharing its brand name.

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The move comes after CBI gets sanction to prosecute him in Aircel-Maxis case

Future Retail guilty of financial irregularities, says Amazon

Future Retail guilty of financial irregularities, says Amazon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

US e-commerce giant Amazon has written to the independent directors of Future Retail Limited (FRL), including Gagan Singh, Ravindra Dhariwal and Jacob Mathew, and its audit committee, providing data and alleging that there have been significant financial irregularities to the prejudice of public shareholders, banks, creditors, and third-party suppliers. Amazon has said this warrants a thorough and independent examination of all relevant facts and related-party transactions, including of past financial years, by an independent agency. Separately, Amazon has written to Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Ajay Tyagi, seeking the withdrawal of the regulator's conditional approval granted to FRL related to the merger deal between the Future group and Reliance.

Clearances for Sun-Ranbaxy merger may be delayed

Clearances for Sun-Ranbaxy merger may be delayed

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Typically, CCI takes decisions related to M&As within 30 days, though it can do so within 210 days of the filing of application.

Sri Lankan court orders release of 56 Tamil fishermen

Sri Lankan court orders release of 56 Tamil fishermen

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

A Sri Lankan court on Tuesday ordered the release of 56 Indian fishermen who were detained for allegedly fishing in the island nation's territorial waters.

American test awaits Tata & Co

American test awaits Tata & Co

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Every move that strengthens Cyrus Mistry's position in companies like Indian Hotels could prolong the uncertainty.

Sebi scraps upfront fees for portfolio management services

Sebi scraps upfront fees for portfolio management services

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The regulator has asked portfolio managers not to leverage the portfolio of clients for investment in derivatives and not indulge in speculative transactions that are not accompanied by actual delivery, except for derivatives trades. This is done with the intention of reducing volatility in the market and curbing undue risks.