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Chinese FM bats for enhancing ties with India, Russia

Chinese FM bats for enhancing ties with India, Russia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

In his address to RIC Foreign Ministers, Wang said the three countries should 'correctly handle and properly deal with sensitive factors in bilateral relations and safeguard the overall interests of mutual relation', without directly referring to the current round of India-China military tensions along the Line of Actual Control, (LAC).

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's assertion, the G20 countries also came down heavily on terrorism.

Sebi asked to disclose details on grant of licence to MCX-SX

Sebi asked to disclose details on grant of licence to MCX-SX

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Hearing an appeal against the market regulator's denial of information sought through Right to Information Act, the Appellate Authority has ruled the process relating to grant of recognition of MCX-SX in 2008 has been completed.

Kamal Nath moves SC against EC removing him as 'star campaigner'

Kamal Nath moves SC against EC removing him as 'star campaigner'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The poll panel on Friday took note of alleged breach of 'ethical and dignified behaviour' and revoked the 'star campaigner' status of the Congress leader. While the political party pays for the expenditure of a star campaigner, the candidate pays for the expenditure of other campaigners.

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India and five Central Asian countries on Thursday decided to establish a joint working group on Afghanistan at the senior officials' level, ministry of external affairs secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu said.

Legislative framework in place to deal with black money: Govt

Legislative framework in place to deal with black money: Govt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman said the drive against tax evasion is an ongoing process and the government has taken various steps under a multi-pronged strategy to deal with the issue of black money.

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The members resolved to foster a global economic governance architecture that is more effective and reflective of current global economic landscape

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Growth-oriented technology companies have raised Rs 15,000 crore through initial share sales in the last 18 months and IPOs worth around Rs 30,000 crore by such firms are in the pipeline, Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi said on Thursday. "Growing number of unicorns in the startup ecosystem is a testimony of the new age tech companies coming of age in our economy. These companies often follow a unique business model focusing more on rapid growth than immediate profitability," Tyagi said at an event organised by industry body CII. During the last 18 months, growth-oriented technology companies have raised a sum of around Rs 15,000 crore through IPOs (Initial Public Offerings).

RBI mulls comprehensive debt management plan

RBI mulls comprehensive debt management plan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The focus shall also be on consolidation of public debt and reducing rollover risk through active switch/buyback operations.

G20 resolves to check profit shifting for fair tax realisation

G20 resolves to check profit shifting for fair tax realisation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The G20 in 2013 had unanimously agreed to a 15 point action plan to check BEPS

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Penalty must act as a deterrent. If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sebi planning to tighten depository receipt regulations

Sebi planning to tighten depository receipt regulations

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

DRs have shares as an underlying asset and are typically issued by a bank, known as the depository bank, on behalf of a company.

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Why self-audit by NSE, why weren't charges probed under your supervision, ministry asks regulator.

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The virus of trust deficit seems to be taking a toll of the friendship built over the years by succeeding leaderships of the two countries,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Private equity (PE) is set to play a bigger role in banks. Of 21 recommendations accepted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) out of 31 made by its Internal Working Group (IWG), its stance on non-promoter holdings in private banks is seen with excitement, though it doesn't refer to PEs explicitly. On non-promoter holdings in these banks, the RBI said this will be capped at 10 per cent of the paid-up voting equity share capital in the case "of natural persons and non-financial institutions and entities"; and "at 15 per cent for all categories of financial institutions, entities, supranational institutions, public sector undertaking, or the government." While this is a modification of the IWG's stance for the non-promoter holding in banks at up to 15 per cent, it does open up a huge window for PEs, all the same. This is because, while the RBI has remained silent on the eligibility of industrial houses for bank licences, fresh high-quality capital in large amounts can only come from PEs.

Sebi receives over 740 investor complaints this fiscal

Sebi receives over 740 investor complaints this fiscal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Sebi takes up complaints with concerned companies and in case of non-resolution of complaints takes punitive action.

Sebi to come out with detailed corporate disclosure guidelines

Sebi to come out with detailed corporate disclosure guidelines

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The regulator also said that it would have a re-look at the delisting guidelines.

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Reliance Capital, the financial services arm of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, has also listed several other concerns with regard to MXC deal.

The flip side of oil companies' digital drive

The flip side of oil companies' digital drive

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

OMCs' Digital India move is likely to have an impact on more than 80.3 million Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers, majority of whom are not exposed to digital transact.

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

We followed the highest standard of corporate governance and disclosures, says Nilekani.

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Experts say the recent Rs 14,000-crore PNB fraud could have been avoided had there been an integration of PNB's CBS with its SWIFT system

Swiss surprise may spoil India's hunt for black money

Swiss surprise may spoil India's hunt for black money

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Move will be a setback for India which wants information on black money probe based on leaked data

Home ministry refuses to share report on Muzaffarnagar riots

Home ministry refuses to share report on Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The Centre has refused to share copies of reports sent to it by the Uttar Pradesh governor and the government on Muzaffarnagar communal violence, saying it would impede probe, apprehension and prosecution of offenders.

Sell household gold, revive the economy

Sell household gold, revive the economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'There is a misconception that gold is a dead asset in India.' 'Around 30 per cent of agriculture loans are collateralised by gold, Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Saket Hishikar, economists at the SBI, point out.

Now, invest in diamonds for just Rs 125!

Now, invest in diamonds for just Rs 125!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Diamond prices vary purely on demand and supply. You can make extraordinary returns within six months or it can even take years.

MCX stake sale: Reliance Capital wants FMC to intervene

MCX stake sale: Reliance Capital wants FMC to intervene

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Largest bidder says FTIL not following correct process and MCX not extending cooperation; FTIL and MCX say cooperating fully

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal MPs, including his daughter Misa Bharti and Manoj Jha, also staged a protest at Mahatma Gandhi's statue inside the Parliament complex and contended that despite being the chief opposition party in Bihar and the single largest party in the Assembly, it was not invited.

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Sure we understand that isolating affected communities is part of the pandemic protocol, but we don't wish our life and freedom to be tossed aside at the slightest excuse, states Shyam G Menon.

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The RBI panel has also recommended a government-sponsored 'fund of funds' of Rs 10,000 crore to support the venture capital and private equity firms investing in the MSME sector.

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

The failure of India's regulators to protect investors

The failure of India's regulators to protect investors

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Each scam that comes out in the open shows the regulators to be miles behind.

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

We understand the electoral compulsions, the desperate need for the BJP to have at least 50 per cent of the Hindus vote for them in Uttar Pradesh in a few months. For that, you need polarisation, put your own Muslim compatriots on the 'other' side. This is how your domestic politics runs contrary to your national, strategic interest, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Why company auditors are suddenly showing some spine

Why company auditors are suddenly showing some spine

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

While auditors have come in for a lot of praise for their proactive stand against what they perceive to be dodgy practices followed by companies, there is still a long way to go, says Shyamal Majumdar.

PM CARES Fund accepted Chinese donations, alleges Congress

PM CARES Fund accepted Chinese donations, alleges Congress

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Singhvi said for this government it seems national security is not important.

For cashless economy, govt wants to cap cash transactions at Rs 200,000

For cashless economy, govt wants to cap cash transactions at Rs 200,000

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Earlier, while presenting the Budget on February 1, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had proposed to cap cash transactions at Rs 300,000 with effect from April 1.

India hails G20 stand on taxation of multinational companies

India hails G20 stand on taxation of multinational companies

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Acknowledging that effective taxation of mobile income is a key challenge, G20 leaders including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday vowed to take steps to change rules to tackle tax avoidance, harmful practices and aggressive tax planning.

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Two organisations tracking tax violations and money laundering worldwide identify totally different sets of countries for lack of financial transparency.

Swiss move on taxes to help developing nations

Swiss move on taxes to help developing nations

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Marking the end of strict banking secrecy practices, Switzerland earlier this month agreed to automatic exchange of information and mutual administrative assistance in tax matters with overseas authorities.