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Over $11 Billion in Pre-listing Lock-ins to Expire by September

Over $11 Billion in Pre-listing Lock-ins to Expire by September

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Pre-listing shareholder lock-ins for 53 companies, valued at $11 billion, are set to expire between July and September, according to an analysis by Nuvama Institutional Equities, though not all shares are expected to flood the open market.

Ram temple theft: 'Important documents' found in accused's house

Ram temple theft: 'Important documents' found in accused's house

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The police sealed the room in the rented house of the accused. The police have taken the DVR of the CCTV camera installed at Mishra's rented house into their custody, official sources said.

Ex-PM IK Gujral's son Naresh duped of Rs 7.8 cr in cyber scam

Ex-PM IK Gujral's son Naresh duped of Rs 7.8 cr in cyber scam

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral was allegedly duped of Rs 7.8 crore after cyber fraudsters impersonated him on a messaging app and tricked his company's chief financial officer into transferring funds to multiple bank accounts, the police said on Thursday.

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi for questioning regarding a money laundering case involving her defunct IT firm, Exalogic Solutions Private Ltd, and mining company CMRL. The probe focuses on alleged payments made without services and loans extended despite repayment failures, leading to accusations of generating "proceeds of crime."

How Meerut Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Operation

How Meerut Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fake Common Service Centre (CSC) to open fraudulent bank accounts using forged documents of unsuspecting, needy people. The accused used these accounts for online financial frauds, leading to the recovery of numerous fake IDs, bank cards, and other incriminating evidence.

Q1 PSU Stake Sales Beat FY26 Divestment Total

Q1 PSU Stake Sales Beat FY26 Divestment Total

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Divestment has emerged as a priority for the government following a moderation in direct tax collections.

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorised push payment frauds have emerged as a growing challenge globally as scammers increasingly rely on social engineering techniques to persuade users to transfer money voluntarily, making recovery more difficult even when transactions are authenticated.

PSU Banks Q1FY27: BoB's Profit Dips on Settlement, BoI's Rises on Loan Growth

PSU Banks Q1FY27: BoB's Profit Dips on Settlement, BoI's Rises on Loan Growth

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

State-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) reported a 72 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in net profit to 1,278 crore for Q1FY27 due to a $600 million out-of-court settlement related to NMC Health Plc. In contrast, Bank of India (BoI) saw its net profit rise by 36.23 per cent Y-o-Y to 3,068 crore for the same quarter, driven by healthy loan growth and improved asset quality.

Ram temple employee who counted cash named prime accused

Ram temple employee who counted cash named prime accused

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A preliminary report by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged theft of devotees' offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, linking him to a suspected 40-day racket involving nearly 70 instances of pilferage from the donation-counting system.

EXL Strengthens AI Capabilities With IMerit Acquisition

EXL Strengthens AI Capabilities With IMerit Acquisition

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

ExlService Holdings, a data and AI company, announced its acquisition of AI data solutions firm iMerit for up to USD 310 million. This strategic move aims to accelerate AI innovation, deepen EXL's AI capabilities in model training and evaluation, and expand its market presence in high-growth AI tech sectors. The transaction is expected to conclude in Q3 2026.

Have Foreign Assets? View Details In AIS

Have Foreign Assets? View Details In AIS

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The data may include details of foreign bank accounts, investment accounts, certain financial investments, interest income, dividends and other specified financial income held by Indian tax residents abroad.

Why Paytm's First Bonus Issue Signals Strong Financial Health

Why Paytm's First Bonus Issue Signals Strong Financial Health

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

One 97 Communications Ltd, operating Paytm, is set to issue its first bonus shares, following a landmark year of achieving its maiden full-year profit and gaining significant market share. The board will meet on July 20 to decide on the bonus issue, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and aiming to improve stock accessibility for retail investors.

Ayodhya donation scam: SIT to question trust officials

Ayodhya donation scam: SIT to question trust officials

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is expected to question people associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and review banking arrangements for donations.

Hyderabad Land Scam: More Arrests Made

Hyderabad Land Scam: More Arrests Made

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Two more individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to encroach on government land using fabricated government orders. The arrests follow a prior case involving similar fraudulent activities.

Bareilly Police Uncover Major Hawala Racket With Dubai Link

Bareilly Police Uncover Major Hawala Racket With Dubai Link

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Bareilly police have busted an alleged hawala racket, arresting two individuals and seizing Rs 35 lakh in cash along with fake Aadhaar cards. The investigation has uncovered a Dubai link and potential national security implications, with efforts underway to trace other involved parties.

CBI Uncovers Rs 657 Crore Fraud In Haryana And Chandigarh Government Funds

CBI Uncovers Rs 657 Crore Fraud In Haryana And Chandigarh Government Funds

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The CBI has filed two chargesheets in connection with the siphoning of Rs 657 crore from Haryana government and Chandigarh Smart City Limited funds held at IDFC First Bank. The fraud involved fictitious transactions, shell entities, and alleged gold purchases and real estate investments, with IDFC First Bank having already reimbursed the Haryana government.

Ram temple trust begins search for CEO. Check the criteria

Ram temple trust begins search for CEO. Check the criteria

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited applications for the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. This new position aims to strengthen administrative and financial management following alleged embezzlement concerns. The CEO will be appointed for a three-year term, overseeing various aspects from finance to pilgrim facilities, and must be an actively practising Hindu with specific managerial experience.

India climbs to 11th among top FDI destinations in 2025, UN report reveals

India climbs to 11th among top FDI destinations in 2025, UN report reveals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

India has significantly improved its position as a global foreign direct investment (FDI) destination, climbing two places to 11th in 2025, with inflows surging by nearly 44 per cent to $38.89 billion, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) World Investment Report 2026.

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu Arrested In Rs 12 Crore Land Grab Case

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu Arrested In Rs 12 Crore Land Grab Case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to illegally grab 10 acres of government land in Telangana. Police claim he was involved in financial transactions worth Rs 12 crore to create fake documents for the land.

RBI Imposes Penalties On Canara Bank, Puran Associates For Regulatory Breaches

RBI Imposes Penalties On Canara Bank, Puran Associates For Regulatory Breaches

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 41.8 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with KYC norms and incorrect account classification, and Rs 3.1 lakh on Puran Associates Pvt Ltd for asset classification violations.

Bank Must Pay For ATM Failure: Consumer Court

Bank Must Pay For ATM Failure: Consumer Court

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A consumer court in New Delhi has directed the Bank of India to refund Rs 10,000 to a woman and provide additional compensation for a failed ATM transaction that was not reversed for several months, citing deficiency in service and violation of RBI guidelines.

Google Bets Big on India's AI Future

Google Bets Big on India's AI Future

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The aim is to win over the country's enterprises, developers and startups as AI systems shift from answering questions to autonomously executing tasks.

Ram Mandir staff seen concealing wads of cash in shoes, clothes: SIT probe

Ram Mandir staff seen concealing wads of cash in shoes, clothes: SIT probe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

A preliminary probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into alleged cash theft at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has revealed 'serious security lapses' and 'systematic' concealment of cash by staff, with around 70 suspicious incidents captured on CCTV.

ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning

ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities in CMRL's financial transactions and its links with Veena's now-defunct company Exalogic Solutions Private Limited.

9 Major Charges In Sebi's Rajesh Exports Order

9 Major Charges In Sebi's Rajesh Exports Order

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The company said Valcambi was the engine driving the group's business, but Valcambi's audited accounts showed revenues that were only a fraction of what the group reported. That raised a major red flag.

Police Rescue Newborn Illegally Sold For Rs 1.7 Lakh

Police Rescue Newborn Illegally Sold For Rs 1.7 Lakh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Police in Hyderabad rescued a 12-day-old male infant who was allegedly illegally sold for Rs 1.7 lakh to a childless couple through mediators. The transaction, which bypassed legal adoption procedures, was uncovered by the Child Welfare Department, leading to a 'Zero FIR' and ongoing investigation.

Why are Gen Z investors ditching monthly SIPs for weekly and daily SIPs?

Why are Gen Z investors ditching monthly SIPs for weekly and daily SIPs?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Gen Z is a generation that has been raised in a digital-first era, where shopping, payment, and monetary transactions are done within seconds via smartphones. Moreover, the new flexibility offered by investing platforms is encouraging young investors to opt for investment frequencies that align with their spending patterns and lifestyle. This change has brought up an interesting debate on whether daily and weekly SIPs are better than monthly investments.

Property Sales Fall, Discounts In Focus

Property Sales Fall, Discounts In Focus

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Avoid builders with very large commitments.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men in Jaipur, busting a mule account syndicate that allegedly routed proceeds from cyber frauds through multiple bank accounts. The investigation began after a Delhi resident lost Rs 1.91 lakh, leading to the discovery of a sophisticated money-laundering operation involving loan repayments.

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 15% to Rs 5.21 Trillion in First 2.5 Months of FY27

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 15% to Rs 5.21 Trillion in First 2.5 Months of FY27

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

India's net direct tax collection has seen a robust 15 per cent increase, reaching approximately 5.21 trillion in the first two and a half months of FY27, as on June 17, driven by strong growth in both corporate and non-corporate tax segments.

How Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Counts Cash, Donations

How Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Counts Cash, Donations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

'Earlier, people used to hand money directly to priests after a ritual, and priests would keep it in their own pockets. We completely stopped that practice.'

Gorakhpur Police Uncover Major Cyber Fraud Racket

Gorakhpur Police Uncover Major Cyber Fraud Racket

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Three alleged cyber fraudsters, including the mastermind, have been arrested in Gorakhpur for operating a fake merchant QR code racket. They used forged documents and mule accounts to channel money from cyber crimes, with transactions worth crores of rupees linked to cases across several states.

RIL beats estimates with record quarterly EBITDA; YoY profit falls

RIL beats estimates with record quarterly EBITDA; YoY profit falls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd reported a 22 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, primarily because the previous year's earnings were inflated by a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in Asian Paints.

Women Cash Schemes Boost Savings, Spending

Women Cash Schemes Boost Savings, Spending

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

15 states have rolled out unconditional cash transfer schemes for women, with an estimated annual outlay of around Rs 1.7 trillion covering nearly 120 million beneficiaries.

How Delhi Police Busted An ATM Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Busted An ATM Fraud Ring

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Delhi Police successfully thwarted an ATM fraud attempt in Dwarka, arresting two individuals from Nuh, Haryana. The accused used a steel plate to trap cash in ATM machines, making customers believe transactions failed, and later collected the money. They have confessed to multiple similar incidents.

Rajasthan Police Arrest Man In Forced Conversion, Blackmail Case

Rajasthan Police Arrest Man In Forced Conversion, Blackmail Case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, have arrested Shahid Mansuri on charges of forced religious conversion, sexual assault, blackmail, and financial exploitation of a 35-year-old woman. The woman alleged Mansuri befriended her, sexually assaulted her, blackmailed her with videos, forced her conversion and marriage in Delhi, and along with his family, extorted money and valuables from her. An investigation is ongoing to determine the involvement of others and examine financial transactions.

What Joint Account Holders Must Know

What Joint Account Holders Must Know

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Read all account documents, ask questions, and conduct basic due diligence before agreeing to become a joint holder.

Why Credit Card Usage Is Booming In India

Why Credit Card Usage Is Booming In India

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Credit card transactions in India have surged over 2.6 times between 2021 and 2025, driven by private sector banks, while debit card usage declines due to growing adoption of UPI and digital wallets, according to an RBI report.

Decentro Secures Key Licence For Global Payment Services

Decentro Secures Key Licence For Global Payment Services

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Fintech platform Decentro has received final approval for a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the IFSCA at GIFT City, enhancing its cross-border payment capabilities.

Avoid Costly Mistakes In ITR Filing

Avoid Costly Mistakes In ITR Filing

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

With more granular reporting and enhanced data matching, mismatches are likely to be identified more quickly.