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ED conducts raids in IAF Piltaus jet money laundering case

ED conducts raids in IAF Piltaus jet money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The central probe agency had filed a money laundering case to probe the deal and is carrying out the action to collect evidence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said.

BEST way to take care of your credit card debt

BEST way to take care of your credit card debt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Balance transfer is a facility in which you can transfer outstanding balance from one credit card to another. It works well if you have multiple cards.

Tribunal rules in favour of Jackie Shroff in I-T dispute

Tribunal rules in favour of Jackie Shroff in I-T dispute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The issue dates back many years when the actor and others proposed bringing Sony TV channel to India.

Why Citi is exiting India

Why Citi is exiting India

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Indian regulatory framework forced Citi to hibernate -- contrary to the claim that it never sleeps!

India's Startup Scorecard

India's Startup Scorecard

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta.

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

In a statement, Fortis said under the accepted offer, IHH would infuse Rs 4,000 crore through subscription to the preferential allotment at a price of Rs 170 per share. The Malaysian firm will then make a mandatory open offer to public shareholders for 26 per cent of the outstanding shares post issuance.

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Analysts expect inflation to peak in the first half of 2016-17 and moderate, thereafter, on the back of positive impact of monsoons

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India's five leading wilful defaulters are Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd and associate Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, Zoom Developers, Kingfisher Airlines, Beta Naphthol and Raza Textiles

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Women dominate Indian banks's clerical and officer rolls, but few make it to the executive office these days, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

Govt push helps investment cycle in June quarter

Govt push helps investment cycle in June quarter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Pvt sector holds back, waits for key reforms

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The RBI is thinking of a model code of conduct for banks, to ensure customer rights in line with the earlier charter it had framed in this regard.

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

After months of denying there was a liquidity problem, Governor Raghuram Rajan has reversed course.

New govt must get stalled projects off the ground: Bankers

New govt must get stalled projects off the ground: Bankers

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A revival in investment is likely to be a key near-term initiative.

HSBC's cost-cutting may lead to job losses in India

HSBC's cost-cutting may lead to job losses in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

As many as 40 staffers, in the key equities and investment banking division in India, could be asked to go as part of the London-headquartered lender's global layoffs, said people aware of the development. HSBC India declined to comment.

Why are food prices hitting the roof

Why are food prices hitting the roof

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The RBI said recently that the upsurge in inflation in April was led by food and commodity prices.

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Over 25,000 sq ft leased by them in last three months after new maternity Act. Raghavendra Kamath reports.

'The first priority is to ensure seamless customer service without any disruption'

'The first priority is to ensure seamless customer service without any disruption'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'We created war rooms -- from an IT perspective and also a customer war room -- to address any challenges that come up.'

Fortis receives revised offer from Malaysia's IHH at Rs 175 per share

Fortis receives revised offer from Malaysia's IHH at Rs 175 per share

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Fortis Healthcare has already received binding offers from four entities - KKR-backed Radiant Life Care, IHH Healthcare, Manipal/TPG consortium, and Munjal and Burman family offices.

Time is running out for Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Time is running out for Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'It's a toss-up between a fire sale of equity or merger with a strong bank,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

Weakness in rupee seen continuing in 2015

Weakness in rupee seen continuing in 2015

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

May touch 64/$ due to foreign flows slowing down

RBI to cut SLR gradually to 18% by mid-2019

RBI to cut SLR gradually to 18% by mid-2019

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The move may release funds locked in government securities and add to liquidity. With inflation expectations lowered, this should not impact bond sentiment in the short run

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan has said in the past that other factors, including domestic fundamentals, outweigh the US Fed policy meet, this time it would be different

StanChart shakeup turns screws on India's tycoons

StanChart shakeup turns screws on India's tycoons

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Among India's capital-starved local banks, Essar is viewed as too big to fail.

Australia's green groups keep heat on Adani after mine approval

Australia's green groups keep heat on Adani after mine approval

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Environmental campaigners say they hope two outstanding court cases can still stop India's Adani Enterprises Ltd from developing a A$10 billion ($7.6 billion) coal project.

Rate cut hopes only from Subbarao's successor

Rate cut hopes only from Subbarao's successor

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

After fighting inflation for more than two years, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Duvvuri Subbarao finally managed to bring it below the five per cent level - the tolerance level of the central bank - in FY14.

To stop tax evasion, Sebi cracks the whip on offshore wealth managers

To stop tax evasion, Sebi cracks the whip on offshore wealth managers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

An estimated $344 billion has been illegally removed from the Indian economy between 2002 and 2011

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Pune saw the fastest growth in terms of number of super-rich people.

Adani wins Queensland approval for Australian coal project

Adani wins Queensland approval for Australian coal project

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The company has battled opposition from green groups since starting work on the project five years ago

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'The government should refrain from 'adventurism' and 'megalomania'.' 'But this should be true of reckless government action against every Indian, whether or not they are wealthy or have access to the finance minister even when he is in hospital,' says Aakar Patel.

Greek crisis prompts SBI to delay $1.5-billion bond sale

Greek crisis prompts SBI to delay $1.5-billion bond sale

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

SBI said the crisis in Grece would have little impact on the bank.

StanChart says India's real growth 'very elusive'

StanChart says India's real growth 'very elusive'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The high new GDP numbers are puzzling.

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After a long wait, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group has closed the sale process of its consumer durables business under the Eureka Forbes label by picking the American private equity fund Advent International's Rs 4,400-crore offer for a 72 per cent stake. The sale process, which began in November 2019, will help the over 156-year-old SP Group pair the debt pile and sharpen the focus on the flagship construction and engineering business under Afcons. The valuation of Rs 4,400 crore for a 72.56 per cent stake is is at an enterprise level and subject to closing adjustments and also includes an open offer for the remaining stake after the demerger and listing of Eureka Forbes, the SP group said in a statement on Sunday.

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

'Is money back sum received taxable?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Firms have to adhere to strict compliance requirements mandated by global parents

Share of women in boardrooms up for eighth year in a row

Share of women in boardrooms up for eighth year in a row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Investment banking star and Moelis India Chief Executive Officer Manisha Girotra remembers a colleague who wanted to resign because she needed to attend to her parents' health issues in a different state. Rather than quit a promising career, she was given the flexibility of working from home on Fridays, which was unusual in the pre-pandemic days. This allowed her to take care of her parents' visits to the doctor and other health-related needs without quitting her job. She would be back in the city office on Mondays.

'Top business houses have spread themselves too thin'

'Top business houses have spread themselves too thin'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

'Some business families would probably have to revert to their core businesses, which the IBC will ensure.'