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Sebi, Mauritius ink pact over stock scam

Sebi, Mauritius ink pact over stock scam

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

Market regulators of India and Mauritius inked a crucial agreement, on Thursday, for sharing of information on securities dealings, which would assist Sebi to dig deep into the securities scam of 2000-01 and prevent similar incidents in future.\n\n\n\n

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The second-longest serving chairman introduced quite a few measures for the primary market and implemented a new corporate governance framework.

Sebi brings new code for MF distributors

Sebi brings new code for MF distributors

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Asset management companies have been told not to deal with non-compliant intermediaries. They are to report such cases to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) and Sebi.

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Pakistani army again violated the ceasefire on Tuesday by firing on forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

DEA officials to push for this at a meeting with FM Jaitley.

Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Sebi on April 4 gave the brokerages 60 days to have their books vetted by third-party auditors.

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The Parthasarathy Shome committee gives its second reform report to finance ministry.

'Sebi can withhold info on probe against Reliance'

'Sebi can withhold info on probe against Reliance'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The proceedings initiated under the Sebi Act have to be concluded by the passing of an order by the competent authority.

Amfi clears air on brokerage charge

Amfi clears air on brokerage charge

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

No entry load on mutual funds: Who wins, who loses

No entry load on mutual funds: Who wins, who loses

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Mutual fund investors will be able to earn more on their investments because of the Securities and Exchange Board of India ruling on the removal of 2.25 per cent entry loads on their investments.

Divulging FIIs' info: Sebi asked to decide soon

Divulging FIIs' info: Sebi asked to decide soon

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

The apex transparency panel also asked the market watchdog to decide the matter within two months after holding consultations with the government officials as well, besides taking a view point of FIIs in this regard.

Six years of U K Sinha in Sebi

Six years of U K Sinha in Sebi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Sinha started his tenure at Sebi a bit shakily making people wonder if he'd complete his three years. Eventually, he went on to stay twice that long.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

RBI's tough stance to continue

RBI's tough stance to continue

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

RBI is likely to continue with its tough stance on monetary policy to maintain price and financial stability.

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

After Amazon caution, Biyani calls for clarity on retail laws

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Future, which recently tied up with Amazon in India to sell its fashion and food products exclusively on the American giant's marketplace platform, is looking at a gross merchandise value of about Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) in the next three years from the venture.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to visit India from February 17-23

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to visit India from February 17-23

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

During the visit, the prime ministers will reaffirm the close friendship between the two countries, and discuss ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation.

Obama visit: Good or bad for the Sensex?

Obama visit: Good or bad for the Sensex?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

After his previous visit, the Sensex crashed and it took four painful years to top the 21,000 mark.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

80% FPIs get major relief from market regulator

80% FPIs get major relief from market regulator

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

This may mean easier access, simplified KYC and documentation requirements, and fewer investment restrictions for a majority of FPIs, especially broad-based funds and pooled vehicles that were earlier part of Category-II.

NSEL crisis: SIT to probe criminal offence

NSEL crisis: SIT to probe criminal offence

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Investigation to be over by weekend, Mumbai police EOW to lodge FIR thereafter.

Is your broker misleading you?

Is your broker misleading you?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

How both brokers and NSEL misled the investors.

Jaitley cautions against regulatory overlaps

Jaitley cautions against regulatory overlaps

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Mergers and acquisitions would continue to create big corporate conglomerates but there is a need to draw a red line to avoid dominance and curbing of open competition in market by them, he said while addressing a conference on competition issues in New Delhi.

No question of govt taking over NSEL: Chidambaram

No question of govt taking over NSEL: Chidambaram

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

National Spot Exchange Limited, promoted by Jignesh Shah-led Financial Technologies, is facing payment crisis of Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion).

Pak violates ceasefire in Kupwara, Poonch; 2 jawans injured

Pak violates ceasefire in Kupwara, Poonch; 2 jawans injured

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Indian and Pakistan troops exchanged heavy fire in the Nowgam sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir Baramulla district on Wednesday after two paramilitary border security force troopers were injured in sniper fire from across the LoC.

Futures trading in diamonds soon

Futures trading in diamonds soon

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is considering a proposal from the Rapaport Group to start the world's first diamond-futures contracts.

India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts after Modi-Hasina talks

India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts after Modi-Hasina talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The pacts signed after Modi-Hasina talks provided for deeper cooperation between the two countries in areas of water resources, youth affairs, culture, education and coastal surveillance.

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

An international tribunal has ruled that the Indian government had acted "unfairly" and "inequitably" in annulling a contract between Devas and ISRO's commercial arm Antrix.

Army chief Bikram Singh to begin rare China visit on Wednesday

Army chief Bikram Singh to begin rare China visit on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Operationalisation of a new border defence agreement to deal with recurring troop incursions along the LAC besides improving defence ties, is expected to top the agenda of General Bikram Singh as he starts a rare visit by an Indian army chief to China from Wednesday.

Run business schools like businesses

Run business schools like businesses

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The one-size-fits-all approach adopted by the AICTE is not suitable for regulating business schools in India, argues Asish K Bhattacharyya.

Stage set for 1st phase of Gujarat polls

Stage set for 1st phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Paramilitary forces have been deployed at strategic points and the Election Commission has ordered video recording at all polling booths. Out of the 87 constituencies going to the polls, 58 are located in the Saurashtra region.

Sebi gears up for larger role, mulls roadmap to deepen markets

Sebi gears up for larger role, mulls roadmap to deepen markets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Sebi keen to attract larger number of retail investors

MF industry badly hit by slowdown in equity flows

MF industry badly hit by slowdown in equity flows

Rediff.com17 May 2019

In April, the inflows into equity schemes dropped 60% compared to the previous month to Rs 4,608 crore, the lowest since Sept 2016.

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

Delhi cops bust spy racket in Jammu, arrest ISI operative, BSF jawan

Delhi cops bust spy racket in Jammu, arrest ISI operative, BSF jawan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A handler of Pakistan's Intelligence Operative and one Border Security Force serving officer have been arrested.

Govt rules out FMC, Sebi merger

Govt rules out FMC, Sebi merger

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Marriage of Regulators: Sebi absorbs FMC staff, to hire more

Marriage of Regulators: Sebi absorbs FMC staff, to hire more

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

The manpower requirement will be met with the officers from FMC (both cadre and deputation) and by new hiring.

NSA Doval holds talks with China's top CPC official

NSA Doval holds talks with China's top CPC official

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Doval's visit was 'part of regular high-level engagements between India and China', an Indian Embassy press release in Beijing said.

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance's meeting comes against the backdrop of CBI probing the Saradha scam in which thousands of crores or rupees of gullible investors were allegedly swindled.

Why Paisa Bazaar's mutual fund ad has run into trouble

Why Paisa Bazaar's mutual fund ad has run into trouble

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Paisa Bazaar, which recently forayed into online mutual fund distribution, has come out with a 20-second video clip featuring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. The ad, which talks about the benefits of investing in direct plans, has already got 1.6 million views on YouTube.