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Government Penalises Companies for CSR Violations

Government Penalises Companies for CSR Violations

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian government has imposed penalties totalling nearly 20 crore on various companies for non-compliance with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) norms over the past three financial years, as revealed in the Rajya Sabha.

Cyber Criminals Impersonate Company Owner, Swindle Accountant in Hyderabad

Cyber Criminals Impersonate Company Owner, Swindle Accountant in Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to defraud an accountant of a substantial sum in Hyderabad.

How Cyber Criminals Impersonated Company Owner to Scam Accountant

How Cyber Criminals Impersonated Company Owner to Scam Accountant

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to deceive an accountant into transferring a large sum of money.

East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

Agilisium invests in AI to transform pharma, biotech and medical tech companies

Agilisium invests in AI to transform pharma, biotech and medical tech companies

Rediff.com5 days ago

Agilisium has invested Rs 50 crore to help pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology companies operationalise artificial intelligence, introducing a new professional standard called Forward Deployment Experts (FDX).

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'The next phase of India's IPO cycle will be defined by quality, pricing discipline and investor selectivity.'

Indian Companies Outpace Global Peers in AI Implementation, Reveals Deloitte Report

Indian Companies Outpace Global Peers in AI Implementation, Reveals Deloitte Report

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Deloitte report reveals that Indian enterprises are leading the world in large-scale AI adoption, but are facing a significant skills gap in AI expertise.

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 581 Crore Assets of Reliance Group Companies

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 581 Crore Assets of Reliance Group Companies

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over 581 crore belonging to Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), companies of Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani, as part of an ongoing investigation.

J-K Tightens Rules for Courier Companies to Curb Drug Trafficking

J-K Tightens Rules for Courier Companies to Curb Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order regulating courier companies, parcel services, and logistics operators in Jammu district to prevent the transport of contraband substances.

Reliance Retail, India's Largest Unlisted Company

Reliance Retail, India's Largest Unlisted Company

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Among the fastest-growing companies by revenue were Tata Electronics, which posted a staggering 3,173% CAGR, followed by Tata Passenger Electric Mobility at 904% and JSW One Platforms at 522%.

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Cognizant's research reveals that companies seeking AI adoption favour IT services firms offering custom, full-stack AI solutions, prioritising flexibility and expertise over cost and speed.

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to significantly boost overseas fundraising by Indian companies, market participants said.

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

An employee and his friend have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stealing Rs 91.76 lakh from a private firm where the employee worked as a cashier. Police have recovered a significant portion of the stolen cash and are continuing to investigate the case.

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India will now face a lower reciprocal tariff of 10 per cent, down from 25 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on items imported into America in the wake of the Supreme Court verdict against his sweeping duties on several nations.

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping people through fake stock investments, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old student.

Hyderabad Police Uncover Multi-Crore QNet Money Circulation Scam

Hyderabad Police Uncover Multi-Crore QNet Money Circulation Scam

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Hyderabad police have dismantled a multi-crore illegal money circulation racket allegedly promoted by QNet, arresting 32 individuals across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

AI Learning Surges in India

AI Learning Surges in India

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Learners in India prefer to pursue newer courses, such as Gen AI by building apps and code using the technology, along with learning about it.

Jharkhand Police Nab Nine PLFI Rebels in Vehicle Torching Case

Jharkhand Police Nab Nine PLFI Rebels in Vehicle Torching Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jharkhand Police have arrested nine rebels linked to the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) in connection with the torching of vehicles used in road construction in Simdega district.

SteelMin signs MoUs worth Rs 11,887 crore with 55 companies

SteelMin signs MoUs worth Rs 11,887 crore with 55 companies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Steel on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 55 companies for 85 projects under the third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel.

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tathastu Realty is investing 500 crore to develop an affordable housing project in Rewari, Haryana, featuring 3,354 flats priced around 30 lakh each.

How Uttarakhand GST Officials Used Undercover Firms to Expose Tax Evasion

How Uttarakhand GST Officials Used Undercover Firms to Expose Tax Evasion

Rediff.com4 days ago

Uttarakhand GST officials conducted an elaborate undercover operation, creating fake firms to expose a company evading over Rs 150 crore in taxes.

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

CoinDCX Co-founders Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Thane police have arrested CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The company claims the FIR is false and a conspiracy against them.

Licious bets big on micro mkts within cities

Licious bets big on micro mkts within cities

Rediff.com5 days ago

Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood platform Licious is betting big on "micro markets" within cities as the next lever of growth.

Merchant navy captain from Ranchi dies near Strait of Hormuz

Merchant navy captain from Ranchi dies near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com3 days ago

The family of Captain Rakesh Ranjan, who died on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, is seeking assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body. They claim the ship was stranded due to the West Asia conflict and are urging authorities to expedite the process and ensure the release of his financial dues.

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

Rediff.com3 days ago

Petrol diesel price today March 20, 2026: IOCL & HPCL hike premium petrol (XP95, Speed, Power) by 2/litre and industrial diesel by 22/litre. Regular petrol in Delhi 94.77, diesel 87.67 unchanged. Full city-wise rates inside.

Jefferies Predicts Strong Growth for Paytm, Retains 'Buy' Rating

Jefferies Predicts Strong Growth for Paytm, Retains 'Buy' Rating

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Brokerage firm Jefferies maintains a 'Buy' rating for Paytm, citing its dominant merchant payments platform and projected revenue growth.

Matter Motor CEO on the Future of AI in Electric Vehicles

Matter Motor CEO on the Future of AI in Electric Vehicles

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Matter Motor's CEO discusses the increasing role of data and intelligent systems in the automotive industry, highlighting the shift towards software-defined mobility and AI-defined vehicles.

Petrol, Diesel Price March 20, 2026: Premium Petrol Hiked Rs 2, Industrial Diesel Rs 22 - Regular Rates Unchanged

Petrol, Diesel Price March 20, 2026: Premium Petrol Hiked Rs 2, Industrial Diesel Rs 22 - Regular Rates Unchanged

Rediff.com3 days ago

Petrol diesel price today March 20, 2026: IOCL & HPCL hike premium petrol (XP95, Speed, Power) by 2/litre and industrial diesel by 22/litre. Regular petrol in Delhi 94.77, diesel 87.67 unchanged. Full city-wise rates inside.

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The complainant in a Rs 71.6 lakh cheating case involving CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal has withdrawn his grievance after recovering his invested amount. The arrests were made following an FIR registered on March 16 at Mumbra police station against Gupta, Khandelwal and four others on charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud.

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Palghar have filed a case against more than 15 individuals for allegedly obstructing construction work and demanding money from a sub-contractor.

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Gulf War: 'Missiles Flew Past Us'

Rediff.com13 hours ago

'We are getting used to the constant alerts to take shelter, listening to sonic booms from jets flying above us, hearing news of neighbouring ports being targeted, and being the only ship in the terminal.'

Bengal police ramp up security ahead of assembly elections

Bengal police ramp up security ahead of assembly elections

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Senior police officials in West Bengal are visiting police stations to ensure free and fair polling for the upcoming Assembly elections, focusing on maintaining law and order and preventing electoral malpractice.

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, highlights India's unique position in AI enablement due to its strong technology foundation and large pool of digitally skilled people. He emphasises the continued importance of developers in the age of AI and Cognizant's focus on becoming an 'AI builder' company.

Sebi Introduces Abridged Prospectus for Easier IPO Investing

Sebi Introduces Abridged Prospectus for Easier IPO Investing

Rediff.com51 minutes ago

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced an abridged prospectus to simplify IPO disclosures, making them more accessible for investors. This concise summary will accompany detailed offer documents, providing key information in an easy-to-understand format.

Privatisation push loses steam as IDBI Bank stake sale scrapped

Privatisation push loses steam as IDBI Bank stake sale scrapped

Rediff.com9 hours ago

India's privatisation push, once projected as a cornerstone of economic reform, has suffered another setback, with the Centre set to call off the IDBI Bank stake sale, highlighting the political and structural constraints shaping the country's disinvestment policy, experts say.

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, discusses India's unique position in AI enablement due to its strong technology foundation and skilled workforce, emphasising the continued importance of developers in the age of AI-generated code.

Three Arrested in Shastri Nagar Robbery: How Police Cracked the Case

Three Arrested in Shastri Nagar Robbery: How Police Cracked the Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly robbing a transport company employee of Rs 23 lakh at gunpoint near Shastri Nagar Metro station. The robbery was executed based on an insider tip-off, and a significant portion of the stolen cash has been recovered.

AI puts India's office market back to work

AI puts India's office market back to work

Rediff.com7 days ago

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential new demand driver for India's office market, with AI-focused technology (tech) firms actively leasing new office space and established information technology (IT) companies expanding their footprint as they ramp up investments in AI.

Look At What Alaya, Kalki, Siddhant Decided To Do

Look At What Alaya, Kalki, Siddhant Decided To Do

Rediff.com1 days ago

Max turned up the fun and colour on the final day of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, with their collection, Unserious Everything.

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two youths from Rajasthan were killed in drone attacks in Oman amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.