News for 'US Securities and Exchange Commission'

Despite market volatility, equity NFOs are quite popular with investors

Despite market volatility, equity NFOs are quite popular with investors

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The number of equity schemes rose to 562 from 519 two years ago. Equity NFOs, in fact, have mopped up more than Rs 16,000 crore since 2018 - 2.7 times the Rs 5,948 crore collected in the preceding three calendar years.

Future-RIL deal: HC junks FRL plea, seeks Amazon's response

Future-RIL deal: HC junks FRL plea, seeks Amazon's response

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday declined Future Group's plea for stay on an arbitration tribunal order refusing to interfere with the Emergency Award (EA) which restrained it from going ahead with the Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait sought response from US-based e-commerce giant Amazon which had challenged the merger before the Singapore arbitration tribunal under SIAC, and listed the appeals by Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL) and Future Retail Ltd (FRL) for further hearing on January 4. Senior counsel Harish Salve, appearing for FRL, urged the court to pass an interim order clarifying that an earlier order passed by the Supreme Court - which stayed all proceedings in relation to the enforcement of the EA - would remain in force despite the subsequent order passed by the duly constituted arbitration tribunal.

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Wipro gets fresh tax demand of Rs 816 cr

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Bengaluru-headquartered company said the 'draft assessment order' from tax authorities for 2008-09 fiscal has arised primarily due to denial of deduction under section 10A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in respect of profit earned by its undertaking in the Software Technology Park at Bengaluru.

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday set aside three Delhi high court orders including the refusal to grant a stay on the final arbitral award which had restrained Future Retail Ltd from going ahead with its Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail and ordered fresh adjudication. In a major relief to Future group, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also set aside the high court's order of February 2 last year, by which it had directed Future Retail Ltd (FRL) to maintain status quo in relation to the merger deal. The March 18 order of the high court, upholding the EA's award and imposing a cost of Rs 20 lakh on it as well as its directors, has also been set aside.

Sebi doesn't want FMC under its purview

Sebi doesn't want FMC under its purview

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Sebi Act deals with securities and the definition of securities, according to the Securities Contracts Act, doesn't include commodities.

$14-mn penalty too high: Rajat Gupta tells court

$14-mn penalty too high: Rajat Gupta tells court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Gupta's lawyer Seth Waxman argued his case during a hearing before a three-judge panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Monday.

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.'

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bribe for Goa project estimated at $976,630

From Infosys to Ola: Just who is Rajiv Bansal?

From Infosys to Ola: Just who is Rajiv Bansal?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Raghu Krishnan profiles the man in the eye of the storm at Infosys.

Investors keen to buy unlisted shares on market optimism

Investors keen to buy unlisted shares on market optimism

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Such brokers connect buyers to sellers, taking a commission on the deal.

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

H-1B workers have minimal skills, says Infosys whistleblower

Tax parity with ULIPs tops Afmi's wish list ahead of Union Budget

Tax parity with ULIPs tops Afmi's wish list ahead of Union Budget

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The pre-Budget proposals sent to the finance ministry aim to bring uniformity in tax treatment for investments in different financial sectors, mitigate hardship to retail taxpayers, and encourage participation in mutual funds.

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'If Walmart is a physical retailer, why is it striking a deal with Flipkart for the online space?'

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Sinha replaces former Sebi chairman C B Bhave who served as the head of the Asia-Pacific regional committee of IOSCO from June 2009 till February this year.

Don't get swept by Ulip talk

Don't get swept by Ulip talk

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

With the Securities and Exchange Board of India abolishing the entry load on mutual funds, sector experts believe distributors are likely to aggressively push high-commission insurance products. The quashing, applicable from August 1, will bring down their commission to less than half of what they earn right now. The result is likely to be aggressive selling of, for one, unit-linked insurance plans (Ulips).

60-day govt agenda to kick off market reforms

60-day govt agenda to kick off market reforms

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assemblies must be in place before January 15, 2013.

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.

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Over the past few months, Infosys has been battling allegations by Murthy and other former senior executives of falling corporate governance standards.

India, Turkey leads in 143.3 million false Facebook accounts

India, Turkey leads in 143.3 million false Facebook accounts

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

An estimated 14.3 crore accounts on the popular social networking site Facebook may be false or duplicate, with a major chunk of them coming from developing markets like India and Turkey.

CIC to SEBI: Disclose RIL insider trading details

CIC to SEBI: Disclose RIL insider trading details

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The Central Information Commission has directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India to make public names of entities which were allegedly involved in the insider trading of shares of Reliance Petroleum in 2007.

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Why distributors prefer selling insurance products over MFs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Experts say the trend is worrying as it could take a toll on the pace of equity flows and also hinder the penetration drive of the Rs 24-trillion MF industry.

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Sebi's main contention against brokers is that the NSEL was offering paired contracts and they were forward contracts, which were "illegal".

How cross-border listings will help India

How cross-border listings will help India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Sepp Blatter's troubles aren't over

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Sepp Blatter faces months of troubles before departure.

Diageo open offer for USL to start on April 10

Diageo open offer for USL to start on April 10

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The offer is to close on April 26 and the price is fixed at Rs 1,440 a share.

Sebi unwilling to reveal names of entities involved in RIL insider trading case

Sebi unwilling to reveal names of entities involved in RIL insider trading case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Moves Bombay HC against CIC order issued in 'public interest'

'We thought it was a routine firing practice'

'We thought it was a routine firing practice'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Distant booms of the guns broke early Saturday morning slumbers of residents of Sunjwan garrison town on the outskirts of Jammu.

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

In a circular, Sebi said QFI would now mean a resident in a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force or a member of a group which is a member of FATF.

Sebi outlines new IDR listing agreement

Sebi outlines new IDR listing agreement

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Under the modified agreement, the issuing company will have to treat all holders of IDRs on a par with shareholders in its home country.

Sebi keen to curb insider trading

Sebi keen to curb insider trading

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

CAG questions Sebi, Irda for holding surplus funds

CAG questions Sebi, Irda for holding surplus funds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Government auditor CAG has rapped five regulators, including Sebi, Irda and PNGRB, for keeping their surplus funds worth over Rs 2,142 crore collected through fee and penalty outside the government accounts.

Swaraj's visit will enhance 'political trust' with India: China

Swaraj's visit will enhance 'political trust' with India: China

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

We have seen great strides in all-around cooperation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said.

Kick-start likely for finance SEZs in Budget

Kick-start likely for finance SEZs in Budget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Finance firms in these SEZs likely to get tax breaks.

Ahead of polls, BJP MLA, 4 others killed by Naxals in Dantewada

Ahead of polls, BJP MLA, 4 others killed by Naxals in Dantewada

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack.

NSEL investors move Sebi against FT

NSEL investors move Sebi against FT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The aggrieved investors of National Spot Exchange (NSEL) have moved the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) against Financial Technologies (FTIL), the listed promoter.

5 ways Sebi has brought cheer to MF investors

5 ways Sebi has brought cheer to MF investors

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has set out five broad categories for mutual fund schemes, including equity, debt and hybrid funds that will benefit investors, says Ashley Coutinho

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The company said the committee, headed by independent director D Sundaram and assisted by independent legal counsel Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, found that the "allegations are substantially without merit".

President bats for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls

President bats for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies can help reduce difficulties in terms of expenditure and management, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Wednesday and asked the Election Commission to take the initiative in bringing political parties on one platform to discuss the issue.

How two Indians made US regulator see red

How two Indians made US regulator see red

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

US regulator seeks Sebi's help in probing online Ponzi scheme run by duo under American names