News for 'Standard Chartered'

Fund investors take care!

Fund investors take care!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

StanChart hikes home loan rates

StanChart hikes home loan rates

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

NDTV's plan to hike foreign equity in limbo

NDTV's plan to hike foreign equity in limbo

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

Foreign Investment Promotion Board is understood to have deferred, two weeks, any decision on NDTV's proposal to offer 34.28 lakh fresh equity shares, aggregating Rs 52.88 crore.

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

One thing is for sure: It smacks of the regulator's lack of confidence in the bank's board, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mumbai to host international marathon

Mumbai to host international marathon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

The top ten men's and women's runners are expected for the Jan 18, 2004 event.

Stanchart strikes foreign currency option with RIL

Stanchart strikes foreign currency option with RIL

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

The Standard Chartered Bank has struck an on-shore foreign currency option transaction with Reliance Industries Ltd for $30 million, allowing RIL to hedge its dollar exposure.

StanChart to axe 15,000 jobs, raise $5.1 billion in turnaround plan

StanChart to axe 15,000 jobs, raise $5.1 billion in turnaround plan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

This is part of an 'aggressive and decisive set of action' to shore up the company.

Australia to have behaviour 'charter' in wake of ball-tampering

Australia to have behaviour 'charter' in wake of ball-tampering

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia will draw up a 'charter' governing player behaviour in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the nation over the last fortnight, chairman David Peever said on Friday.

StanChart eyes M&As; to double branch network

StanChart eyes M&As; to double branch network

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Having identified India as one of its major markets globally, Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday said it was open to acquisitions and plans to more than double its branch network in the country to 150 by 2006-07.

ICICI Bank picks up 17.75% in NDTV

ICICI Bank picks up 17.75% in NDTV

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Jio gets nod to acquire Reliance Infratel

Jio gets nod to acquire Reliance Infratel

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday gave its approval to Jio for the acquisition of Reliance Infratel (RITL). The tribunal asked Jio to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in the State Bank of India (SBI) escrow account to complete the acquisition of RCOM's tower and fibre assets. On November 6, Jio had proposed to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in an escrow account to complete the acquisition of Reliance Infratel which is undergoing an insolvency resolution process.

Per capita income seen growing nearly 70% to $4,000 by FY30

Per capita income seen growing nearly 70% to $4,000 by FY30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The country's per capita income is likely to grow by close to 70 per cent to $4,000 by fiscal 2030 from $2,450 in fiscal 2023, helping it become a middle-income economy with $6-trillion GDP, more than half of which will be coming in from household consumption, says a research report. Per capita income/GDP has risen from $460 in fiscal 2001 to $1,413 in fiscal 2011 and further to $2,150 in fiscal 2021. The biggest growth driver will be external trade which may nearly double to $2.1 trillion by 2030 from $1.2 trillion in fiscal 2023 when the GDP printed in at $3.5 trillion, Standard Chartered Bank said in a weekend report which assumes a 10 per cent nominal GDP growth annually from now on.

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Several stars participated as well as cheered in the Mumbai Marathon.

Cash crunch pushes AirAsia India to take short-term loans of Rs 630 crore

Cash crunch pushes AirAsia India to take short-term loans of Rs 630 crore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Tata Group-owned AirAsia India, which is in the process of being merged with Air India Express, has taken short-term loans worth Rs 630 crore during the last six months to deal with cash crunch. AirAsia India has been making losses since its first commercial flight on June 12, 2014. Its net loss increased by 42 per cent to Rs 2,178 crore in FY22.

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Monday started the first debt buyback programme since billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate was targeted by a US short-seller in January. APSEZ floated a tender to buy back as much as $130 million of its July 2024 bonds and similar amounts in each of the next four quarters, it said in an exchange filing, as it looks to regain investor confidence by showing that its liquidity position is comfortable. Shares of Adani group companies pummelled after Hindenburg Research in a January 24 report accused it of accounting fraud and improper use of offshore tax havens for stock manipulation.

Once a bustling hub, Kolkata's central business district has few takers today

Once a bustling hub, Kolkata's central business district has few takers today

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Dalhousie square has close to 55 historic landmarks.

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that a solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and peace efforts do not succeed in the midst of bombs and bullets even as he flagged concerns over a missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv.

StanChart looks to shed $1.4-billion loans in India

StanChart looks to shed $1.4-billion loans in India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Assets that are on the block include loans, proprietary bond and equity investments.

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

UBS stepping in to save Credit Suisse with a $3.2-billion acquisition has provided the beleaguered Swiss bank's India employees a glimmer of hope. The surprise deal - engineered by the Swiss government - has triggered optimism of fewer job losses at Credit Suisse's India unit and better synergies at key verticals, such as wealth management and investment banking. "UBS is a much stronger hand. Coming within its fold will give Credit Suisse's wealth management and investment banking divisions a good home.

Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 bn in 10 yrs: StanChart

Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 bn in 10 yrs: StanChart

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

These categories rank among India's top 10 export items by value.

India's GDP growth likely to rebound to 6%: Stanchart

India's GDP growth likely to rebound to 6%: Stanchart

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Improvements in industrial activity and services sector mainly seems to have boosted GDP growth.

ArcelorMittal's Rs 42k cr plan for Essar Steel gets conditional nod

ArcelorMittal's Rs 42k cr plan for Essar Steel gets conditional nod

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

A two-member bench headed by Justice S J Mukhopadhaya said there is no stay on the Resolution Professional of Essar Steel to disburse the funds among financial and operational creditors of the company.

SC upholds new accounting standards

SC upholds new accounting standards

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Dismissing the appeals of a large number of companies that opposed the new policy, the bench headed by Justice SH Kapadia said AS 22 sought to arrive at the true accounting income. "In the age of globalisation, the attempt is to reconcile the accounts of the Indian companies with their joint venture partners abroad," the 220-page judgment said, and added: "The aim is to harmonise Indian accounting standards with international standards."

Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO, profit pursuit

Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO, profit pursuit

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Fresh meat and seafood delivery unicorn Licious is intensifying its talent acquisition endeavours as it pursues profitability and readies for an initial public offering (IPO) within the next 24 months. Delightful Gourmet, Licious' parent company, has named 39-year-old Karishma Gupta as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Her appointment aligns with Licious' drive for profitable growth through an omnichannel strategy.

It's going to be a bumpy ride for markets: MD, StandChart

It's going to be a bumpy ride for markets: MD, StandChart

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Indian equity markets have seen huge inflows of foreign money recently, which many attribute to lower valuations and reduced flow of negative news.

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

June was a memorable month for the 101-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB). Last month, the Thoothukudi-based bank witnessed two new landmarks in a history in which the last three decades could easily qualify for a Kollywood blockbuster.

TCS announces tie-up with Singapore Marathon

TCS announces tie-up with Singapore Marathon

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

TCS will provide a mobile application and technology support for the event on December 7.

Average wealth expectancy of affluent Indians is just Rs 3.6 cr: Report

Average wealth expectancy of affluent Indians is just Rs 3.6 cr: Report

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The average wealth expectancy of those in India with enough disposable income to save and invest is just Rs 3.6 crore and this would give them Rs 93,000 per month to live during retiremen. On an average, this would give the affluent class Rs 93,000 to live on per month during retirement, which is less than both their current income and wealth aspirations.

Ram Singh Yadav qualifies for London Games

Ram Singh Yadav qualifies for London Games

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

After missing the bus for the Beijing Olympics by three seconds, long distance runner Ram Singh Yadav achieved the qualifying mark set for this year's London Games by dipping more than a minute under the B standard in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon.

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

'India will be among the top three markets'

'India will be among the top three markets'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

For Steve Bertamini, group executive director and chief executive officer, global consumer banking at Standard Chartered, India is one of the most important markets.

'HSBC, StanChart cases won't hit industry'

'HSBC, StanChart cases won't hit industry'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

On Tuesday, UK-based Standard Chartered's outsourcing of key banking jobs to India came under the lens of US authorities.

India likely to become 3rd largest economy by 2030

India likely to become 3rd largest economy by 2030

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

India is likely to be the third largest economy with a gross domestic product size of $15 trillion by 2030, says Standard Chartered's Super-Cycle Report.

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

It issued the denial after top regulator threatened to revoke its licence and impose fines for helping Iran circumvent sanctions.

Bharti Airtel to meet investors for $1-bn bond sale

Bharti Airtel to meet investors for $1-bn bond sale

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Standard Chartered, Barclays, Citibank, Deutsche Bank are among investment banks that are involved in the process of facilitating investor meets in Asia, Europe and the United States.

Mumbai Marathon: Babar sets new course record

Mumbai Marathon: Babar sets new course record

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Lalita Babar completed a hat-trick of wins among the Indian women and set a new course record, while Pune-based Army Sports Institute's Karan Singh was the best finisher among the Indian men in the 11th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Companies that offer the best EMI scheme on smartphones

Companies that offer the best EMI scheme on smartphones

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Though manufacturers advertise it as a 'zero processing fee' offer, credit card companies may still levy charges making the phone expensive by over eight per cent.

Banks entice uber rich with super-premium credit cards

Banks entice uber rich with super-premium credit cards

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

As the country's HNI population is on a rise, the segment is hard to ignore for domestic banks.

India outsourcing blamed for $2.3bn loss by UBS trader

India outsourcing blamed for $2.3bn loss by UBS trader

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

This is the third instance when outsourcing of key oversight jobs by global banks to India has come under the regulatory scanner abroad for ineffective controls against suspicious financial transactions.