News for 'Standard Chartered'

OVL to raise $900 mn in foreign bonds

OVL to raise $900 mn in foreign bonds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL), the foreign arm of government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is likely to raise about $900 million through a bond issue abroad in January 2013.

Stanchart to raise 1.8 bn pound via rights issue

Stanchart to raise 1.8 bn pound via rights issue

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

The issue price of 390 pence per share represents a discount of 48.7 per cent to the closing price on November 21, the statement added. Temasek, Standard Chartered's largest shareholder, is intending to take up its rights and is also participating in the underwriting of the issue.

DLF picks banks to sell up to 81 mn shares

DLF picks banks to sell up to 81 mn shares

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The price range and size are yet to be determined, according to the term sheet, which also did not specify the timeframe.

After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyers

After EMIs, Samsung offers cash back to woo smartphone buyers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

The offer will be valid on Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Tab2 as well as Galaxy Camera.

RBI probes banking gaints on money laundering charges

RBI probes banking gaints on money laundering charges

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

A shocking revelation that banking giants HSBC and Standard Chartered are suspected to have laundered money for drug cartels has prompted an in-depth inquiry by Indian investigation agencies.

Private banks queue up to buy IIBI assets

Private banks queue up to buy IIBI assets

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Some major private sector banks, such as Deutsche Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and financial institution Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) are in the race to buy the Rs 500-crore standard loan assets and investments of the Industrial Investment Bank of India (IIBI).

Rich investors keen to invest overseas

Rich investors keen to invest overseas

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Volatility in domestic share market acting as catalyst.

Rs 2,000 note exchange: Small queues, confusion over rules

Rs 2,000 note exchange: Small queues, confusion over rules

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Small queues were witnessed at some bank branches on Tuesday for the exchange of Rs 2,000 notes against smaller denominations as part of the withdrawal exercise. As per the RBI guidelines issued on Friday, the exchange of Rs 2,000 facility is available from Tuesday. A person can exchange up to a limit of Rs 20,000 at a time without filling any form or requisition slip.

Kiprop, Kipketer set course records to win Mumbai Marathon

Kiprop, Kipketer set course records to win Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Uganda's Jackson Kiprop won the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, setting a new course record of 2 hours, 09 minutes, 54 seconds. Running his first marathon, the 26-year-old eclipsed the course record of 2:09:54 seconds, set by Girma Assefa of Ethiopia two years ago.

Gebrselassie named Mumbai Marathon brand ambassador

Gebrselassie named Mumbai Marathon brand ambassador

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie has been named brand ambassador of the US $3,50,000 tenth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on January 20.

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

With the Athletics Federation of India cold shouldering the eighth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 16 next year, international athletics body AFI's representative would ratify the results, it was learnt.

Credit cards: Cash back vs. reward points

Credit cards: Cash back vs. reward points

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

It makes sense to go for a cash back card only if you are a big spender, otherwise the benefits are almost equal.

Now, StanChart's preferred banking for the rich

Now, StanChart's preferred banking for the rich

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The scheme offers complete solutions that combine savings, borrowing and protection for the emerging affluent segment, which consists of individuals with an annual income between Rs 5,00,000-Rs 40,00,000, the company said.

India: World's 3rd largest economy by 2030?

India: World's 3rd largest economy by 2030?

Rediff.com26 May 2011

India is likely to grow faster, on average, than China over the next two decades.

'India needs to boost investor confidence'

'India needs to boost investor confidence'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

India, which has seen significant rise in foreign investment in recent years, needs regulatory changes to enhance investor confidence, a senior executive of a leading global bank said on Monday.

'Economy can tackle inflationary shock'

'Economy can tackle inflationary shock'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Gerard Lyons, chief economist and group head of research, Standard Chartered Bank, says that much will depend on monetary and fiscal policies undertaken.

African rivalry set to dominate Mumbai Marathon

African rivalry set to dominate Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

African athletes are expected to continue their dominance with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia likely to battle it out for top honours from among 2475 participants at the 9th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Why fixed deposits are better than debentures

Why fixed deposits are better than debentures

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Issuing debentures is one way by which companies raise loans.

Shopping for insurance? Contact your bank

Shopping for insurance? Contact your bank

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Banks are increasingly offering a range of tailor-made financial products; however, there are some downsides.

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A probe by the New York State's key banking regulator, the Department of Financial Services, has found deficient money laundering controls in outsourcing of work by StanChart to India, thus exposing the US financial system to terror financing and other risks.

How India and China are fuelling global growth

How India and China are fuelling global growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Emerging giants India and China are leading the global economy on a '32-62-72' growth path, Standard Chartered Bank's Chief Economist has said -- using the numeric phrase for evolving economic size of the world.

Mumbai Marathon: Lyngkhoi, Babar top among Indians

Mumbai Marathon: Lyngkhoi, Babar top among Indians

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Binning Lyngkhoi was the best Indian finisher among men while Lalita Babar successfully defended her title in the women's section in the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai.

PHOTOS: Debutant Kiprop reigns in Mumbai Marathon

PHOTOS: Debutant Kiprop reigns in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Photos of the Mumbai Marathon.

Fauja Singh, 101, to run in Mumbai Marathon

Fauja Singh, 101, to run in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Fauja Singh, the world's oldest runner at 101 years of age, is participating in the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday in what could be his first and last appearance in the city. Singh, who lives in London, will run the 4.3 km event for senior citizens.

Mumbai Marathon: Moiben not targeting course record

Mumbai Marathon: Moiben not targeting course record

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Lowering the course record is not on defending men's champion Laban Moiben mind as he goes into the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday. He is focusing on only retaining the crown in the US $350,000 event.

Ramaala among top-class field for Mumbai Marathon

Ramaala among top-class field for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Defending men's champion Laban Moiben of Kenya, last year's runner-up Raji Assefa of Ethiopia and third-placed John Kyui of Kenya have all confirmed to run in the US $3,50,000 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on January 20.

Stanchart, 3i want to invest in expressway

Stanchart, 3i want to invest in expressway

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Global private equity majors - Standard Chartered Private Equity and London-headquartered 3i - are understood to have shown keen interest to invest in the litigation-prone Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) Bangalore-Mysore expressway being developed by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Limited (NICE).

'India is cooling, not collapsing'

'India is cooling, not collapsing'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Economies the world over are facing different sets of challenges.

Kelly Holmes to visit Mumbai

Kelly Holmes to visit Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes would visit India for the January 21 Mumbai Marathon.

StanChart to pay $330 mn to US regulators for Iran transactions

StanChart to pay $330 mn to US regulators for Iran transactions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The payment is on top of the $340 million it has already paid to the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Patanjali all set to buy Ruchi Soya

Patanjali all set to buy Ruchi Soya

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Patanjali, the lone player left in contention after the exit of Adani Wilmar, had last month increased its bid value by around Rs 200 crore to Rs 4,350 crore for Ruchi Soya.

'There's no shortage of deals for bankers'

'There's no shortage of deals for bankers'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Mergers and amalgamations will grow and deal sizes increase as the Indian economy expands, Venkat Anantharaman, managing director responsible for mergers and amalgamations, leveraged finance and equity corporate finance at Standard Chartered Bank in Mumbai, tells Sumit Sharma in an interview.

Wealth in India shifting to smaller cities, towns

Wealth in India shifting to smaller cities, towns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

India has been the fastest-growing market in Asia for the affluent segment between 2006 and 2010.

Air India to import fuel directly

Air India to import fuel directly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

The airline is also expecting to close the bridge loan of $195 million from the domestic arm of the British lender shortly.

Sebi bars 197 FIIs, 342 sub-accounts from market

Sebi bars 197 FIIs, 342 sub-accounts from market

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Market regulator Sebi has barred 197 foreign funds, including those managed by global financial conglomerates like HSBC, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered, and 342 sub-accounts from further trading in stock market.

StanChart discounts reforms, lowers GDP forecast to 5.4%

StanChart discounts reforms, lowers GDP forecast to 5.4%

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Despite the rash of reform steps announced over the weekend, Standard Chartered India on Monday sharply lowered its GDP growth forecast to 5.4 per cent for FY'13 from 6.2 per cent earlier, citing slowing consumer demand, an anaemic industry and a weak services sector.

Moiben, Abeyo win Mumbai marathon, Yadav qualifies for London

Moiben, Abeyo win Mumbai marathon, Yadav qualifies for London

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

African domination continued at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon as Kenya's Laban Moiben and Ethiopian Netsanet Abeyo bagged the top honours in men's and women's categories in the ninth edition in Mumbai.

Kenya's Kipsang eyeing 2 hr 08 sec at Mumbai Marathon

Kenya's Kipsang eyeing 2 hr 08 sec at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Completing a marathon below two hours and 10 minutes is considered an arduous task, but Kenyan athlete William Kipsang is determined to do just that at the ninth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

StanChart to set up NBFC

StanChart to set up NBFC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Last week, Essar had decided to prepay $900 million of this debt to foreign lenders.