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Goldman faces 20 mn pound fine in UK

Goldman faces 20 mn pound fine in UK

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Goldman Sachs is likely to face a fine of around 20 million pounds from UK financial regulator FSA, just months after US Securities and Exchange Commission imposed a penalty on the banking major, a media report said.

UB plans $1 bn UK acquisition

UB plans $1 bn UK acquisition

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Failed business: AIG top brass at loggerheads

Failed business: AIG top brass at loggerheads

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Attributing to people close to the situation, the Financial Times said the failed sale of AIA has strained relationships at the top levels of the US insurer and tensions are growing between Benmosche and Golub.

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton Motorcycles is among the most popular British motorcycle brands of all time.

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Over 70,000 people are expected to turn out for the event on November 13.

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

What will be the impact on the Euro itself? Will it devalue and to what extent?

No question of Rahul's apology, JPC demand 'non-negotiable': Jairam

No question of Rahul's apology, JPC demand 'non-negotiable': Jairam

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said he does not see a 'middle path' to end the logjam in Parliament as the Opposition's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue was 'non-negotiable' and the question of an apology over Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the United Kingdom does not arise.

'UK has no plan to erect bars on Indian biz'

'UK has no plan to erect bars on Indian biz'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The minister will meet education sector and senior business representatives to take forward dialogue as part of the broader consultation process on the UK's immigration policy.

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The CBI had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2016 which was later converted into a regular case, they added.

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Boosting trade and simplifying visa regime, apart from security and defence cooperation, were among the key bilateral issues. The two leaders also discussed regional and international matters of mutual interest.

How TCS is tweaking its business

How TCS is tweaking its business

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

TCS plans to build ignio as a standalone company.

BJP trying to make Rahul...: Mamata on Parliament logjam

BJP trying to make Rahul...: Mamata on Parliament logjam

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The TMC also said that the Congress is not the "big boss" of the opposition.

Travel bookings to UK down 50%

Travel bookings to UK down 50%

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

OYO pre-files draft paper for IPO; likely to list around Diwali

OYO pre-files draft paper for IPO; likely to list around Diwali

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Oravel Stays - which operates hospitality tech firm OYO - on Friday pre-filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with stock market regulator Sebi, sources said. Sources close to the company told PTI, OYO may launch its initial public offering (IPO) around Diwali this year. Unlike the traditional route where companies have to launch the IPO within 12 months from the Sebi approval, or final observation; in the pre-filing route, an IPO can be floated within 18 months from the date of Sebi's final comments.

Mittal, Sarin top UK's powerful biz leaders list

Mittal, Sarin top UK's powerful biz leaders list

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

PIOs have also emerged among the most powerful businessmen of their respective sectors, led by the likes of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and telecom titan Arun Sarin. While Mittal, recently named UK's richest persons for fourth year in a row, has been identified as the fifth most powerful in the UK manufacturing business, Sarin has beaten all to grab the top slot in the 100 most powerful persons list for country's technology and telecom sector.

India, UK to boost bilateral trade

India, UK to boost bilateral trade

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

India and UK will sign an agreement for setting up a Joint Economic and Trade Committee as part of steps to boost bilateral economic ties on Wednesday.

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

Another UK minister opposes migrants cap

Another UK minister opposes migrants cap

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Placing the annual limit on non-EU professionals is a key coalition promise as part of its objective to reduce net immigration into Britain.

India must be neutral on Vodafone bid: UK

India must be neutral on Vodafone bid: UK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The UK on Tuesday assured complete government neutrality on Tata Steel's bid to acquire Corus and sought similar treatment for British telecom firm Vodafone in its bid to acquire mobile venture Hutchison-Essar.

India, UK seek exploration of new opportunities

India, UK seek exploration of new opportunities

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Finance Minister P Chidambaram asked Britain on Thursday to allow Indian banks to open more branches in that country.

Liberty to bid for Tata Steel units, Port Talbot sale on ice

Liberty to bid for Tata Steel units, Port Talbot sale on ice

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

UK's largest union Unite warned Tata against ducking its promises and conducting a 'fire sale' of its specialty steel business

UK list names Swraj Paul as 2nd richest Indian

UK list names Swraj Paul as 2nd richest Indian

Rediff.com8 May 2007

NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul is the second richest British Asian with business interests largely based in the UK, next only to Mike Jatania, head of the Lornamead cosmetics group.

Shriti Vadera among UK's 20 most powerful people

Shriti Vadera among UK's 20 most powerful people

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has topped the list of 100 most powerful business people in the public sector and non-governmental organisations compiled by The Daily Telegraph. Vadera, parliamentary under-secretary of State for Business and Competitiveness, Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, is ranked 20th.

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.

Indica to hit UK roads in Jan

Indica to hit UK roads in Jan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Tata Motors Ltd, which has just emerged as the number two passenger vehicles company in the country, said on Friday

Modi will not accompany Boris Johnson on his first visit to Gujarat

Modi will not accompany Boris Johnson on his first visit to Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

This is also because Johnson's visit will follow at the end of Modi's three-day visit to Gujarat for inaugurating projects, reports Vinay Umarji.

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'There is no reason to anticipate a drastic change in Canada's attitude towards Indian students.'

UK MBA: What you need to know

UK MBA: What you need to know

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Rediff.com17 May 2023

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors scam that made Srichand Parmanand Hinduja famous, or rather infamous, back home. SP Hinduja, as he was known, died in London on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 87, a family spokesperson said. Born in a business family in Karachi, British India, he and his two younger brothers were accused of receiving payments totalling Rs 64 crore in illegal commissions to help Swedish gunmaker AB Bofors secure an Indian government contract.

New initiative to boost India-UK trade

New initiative to boost India-UK trade

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

UK has launched an initiative called 'Next Generation India' to boost India-UK trade relations and encourage NRI entrepreneurs.

Confident of meeting fiscal deficit, nominal GDP targets: DEA secy

Confident of meeting fiscal deficit, nominal GDP targets: DEA secy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The government is confident of meeting the fiscal deficit target of 5.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and the nominal GDP target of 10.5 per cent despite pressure in the initial months of FY24, Economic Affairs secretary Ajay Seth told Business Standard. Normally the initial months of any financial year see proportionally a higher fiscal deficit because the expenditure is evenly paced while revenue picks up in the later months, he said. "This year the proportional fiscal deficit so far is much closer to the target than in most other years.

VIP eyes UK retail chain Steads

VIP eyes UK retail chain Steads

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

SBI, which has been operating in the UK for 95 years, said it is prepared to set aside 100 million pounds in ring-fenced capital and restructure its operations if that is necessary to keep operating on the high streets.

UK biz leaders oppose new immigration curbs

UK biz leaders oppose new immigration curbs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Many British companies employ foreign professionals when the required skills and experience are not available within the United Kingdom or European Union.

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When the crew members tried to stop the woman from misbehaving, she allegedly punched one of them in the face and spat on another staffer, the official said.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Lok Sabha adjourned for day in just 3 minutes

Lok Sabha adjourned for day in just 3 minutes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day as amid uproarious scenes with the opposition and treasury benches shouting slogans.

How can I ace the UK study visa interview?

How can I ace the UK study visa interview?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

UK officials including Paul Michael chatted with Get Ahead readers on January 24. Part II of the transcript.