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Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

In a lawsuit filed in US District Court in Manhattan, Precedo Capital Group Inc and Continental Advisors SA accused Twitter of using the aborted sale as a means to give the money-losing company a $10 billion market valuation and higher IPO price.

7 benefits of investing in mutual funds

7 benefits of investing in mutual funds

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Knowing these will save you from taking undue risks, losses and also create wealth in the long run, says Dwaipayan Bose.

Sensex snaps record closing run on profit booking in energy, banking stocks

Sensex snaps record closing run on profit booking in energy, banking stocks

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Coal India fell the most by 2.58 per cent among Sensex scrips, dragging the index into the negative zone.

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

What has hit sentiment further is a draft proposal by the government to increase vehicle insurance premiums for financial year 2022-23 (FY23). Third-party motor insurance premiums have not been increased over the last two years and if this is approved, insurance costs for specific segments could rise by a fifth. The worst impacted is the 350cc and above two-wheeler segment, where premiums are up 21 per cent. Royal Enfield (Eicher Motor) is the market leader in the segment. The premiums in the 150-350cc two-wheeler category are also being inc

Sebi comes out with investor charter

Sebi comes out with investor charter

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Market regulator Sebi on Wednesday came out with investor charter for investors in securities market which aims at protecting investors' interest. The charter includes rights and responsibilities of investors and dos and don'ts of investing in securities market, as per a public notice. The vision of the investor charter is "to protect the interests of investors by enabling them to understand the risks involved and invest in a fair, transparent, secure market, and to get services in a timely and efficient manner."

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.

Sensex sinks 988 points; Rs 3.46 lakh cr investor wealth wiped off

Sensex sinks 988 points; Rs 3.46 lakh cr investor wealth wiped off

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

ITC was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tanking 6.97 per cent, followed by L&T, HDFC, SBI, ONGC, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank.

Stocks slide to 5-month lows amid global sell off as trade war escalates

Stocks slide to 5-month lows amid global sell off as trade war escalates

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Investors lost around Rs 1.57 lakh crore in market valuation on Friday.

'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?'

DON'T leave unutilised funds in your trading account!t

DON'T leave unutilised funds in your trading account!t

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Suppose you have transferred money to your trading account but did not use it to buy securities, the broker could misuse this money, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Stringent disclosure norms for algo trading

Stringent disclosure norms for algo trading

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Brokers will be required to reveal statistics such as trade-to-order ratio of the algo during a period as well as details of any changes made to the core programme.

Kumar Birla tightening grip over B K Birla companies

Kumar Birla tightening grip over B K Birla companies

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The company had appointed a three-member committee of directors to implement the changes.

Three big worries for Indian stock investors

Three big worries for Indian stock investors

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Confusion over India's new tax rules, slow rate cuts, and a weakening rupee could create a stock-picking environment.

L&T announces Rs 5,030-cr open offer for Mindtree at Rs 980/share

L&T announces Rs 5,030-cr open offer for Mindtree at Rs 980/share

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The open offer is slated to commence on June 17 and close on June 28

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Despite strong AUM growth, MFs lag behind other popular investment avenues. MFs received only 6 per cent of total household savings in 2021-2022.

Why are RBI and Sebi silent on illegal digital dabba trading?

Why are RBI and Sebi silent on illegal digital dabba trading?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

If Sebi and RBI remain quiet about this brazenly illegal activity, will someone in the finance ministry or the NITI Aayog take a closer look, asks Debashis Basu.

FIIs reduce stakes in banks in Jul-Sep quarter

FIIs reduce stakes in banks in Jul-Sep quarter

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Bank stocks have underperformed in the second quarter of FY'14 with the BSE Bankex declining 18 per cent compared to fall of 1 per cent in the BSE 30-stock index, Sensex, during this period.

HDFC Sec halts cash trading on NSE for brief while over tech glitch

HDFC Sec halts cash trading on NSE for brief while over tech glitch

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Domestic brokerage HDFC Securities blocked trading in NSE's cash segment for its clients for a limited period due to a "technical glitch".

Budget offers a 'mixed bag' for capital markets; tax sop for MFs

Budget offers a 'mixed bag' for capital markets; tax sop for MFs

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Sebi would develop new products in the commodity derivatives space apart from taking steps to deepen the corporate bond market.

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The exchange cited issues with its telecom service providers that prevented stocks and index quotations from getting updated.

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Chirag Gupta, who trades in futures & options, had made a profit of Rs 6 lakh, but...

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

In a set of FAQs on applicability of Goods and Services Tax on banking, insurance and stock brokers sectors, the revenue department has clarified that transactions relating to securitisation, derivatives, future and forward contracts are exempt.

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In our mystery the watchdog agencies are silent, but it is the market that has barked and has not stopped barking. Till such time as it continues to do so, this headache will not go away, notes Aakar Patel.

'We saw a lot of first-time investors entering the capital markets'

'We saw a lot of first-time investors entering the capital markets'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'A lot of first-time users who have entered the markets after Covid are increasingly investing in mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and stocks for their long-term goals.'

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The government has revised its divestment target downwards from Rs 2.1 trillion, as its ambitious privatisation programme has been deferred to next year.

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

NSE co-location case: ED to also investigate tech glitch

NSE co-location case: ED to also investigate tech glitch

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Sebi had, in February, dropped allegations of fraudulent and unfair trade practices against NSE's former heads Ravi Narain and Chitra Ramakrishna in the co-lo case.

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Capital markets regulator, I-T department suspect tax evasion and market manipulation

Court upholds SEBI ban on scam-tainted broker

Court upholds SEBI ban on scam-tainted broker

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

The Gujarat high court upholds SEBI ban on Rajan Vasudevbhai Dapki.

Sebi may allow FPIs to directly trade in capital markets

Sebi may allow FPIs to directly trade in capital markets

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The regulator may float consultation papers for FPIs and private equity funds and the final decision will be taken after taking into account views of all the stakeholders

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Unlike most MF distributors in India, Paytm Money will be offering low-cost direct plans, which don't charge for distribution expenses

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Since 2000, China has had the world's largest outflow of HNIs.

IPO ads can be innovative, but risk disclosures must: Sebi

IPO ads can be innovative, but risk disclosures must: Sebi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

In their advertisements to attract investors to public offers, companies can be more creative and innovative as long as they are not misleading and contain necessary disclosures of associated risks and other facts, Sebi chief U K Sinha feels.

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Jabir Moti, 51, who was arrested by Scotland Yard last year, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London at the start of his trial.

Want to earn risk-free 8% annually?

Want to earn risk-free 8% annually?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Investors can earn risk-free income of 6% to 8% annually by lending stocks.

Markets herald Samvat 2071 on a positive note

Markets herald Samvat 2071 on a positive note

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Sensex closed 63.82 points higher at 26,851.05 in Muhurat trading; Nifty rises 18.65 points to end at 8,014.55.

Stocks nosedive in nervous trade; Karnataka, crude oil offer little respite

Stocks nosedive in nervous trade; Karnataka, crude oil offer little respite

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Muted quarterly earnings, mixed cues from global markets and unabated foreign fund outflows added to the volatility