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SC notice to Indiabulls over SEBI plea

SC notice to Indiabulls over SEBI plea

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

After the preliminary examination, the market regulator found that certain entities, including Indiabulls, had executed irregular and non-genuine trades.

Why EPFO blocked accounts of 1 mn employees

Why EPFO blocked accounts of 1 mn employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The government has found about 900,000 beneficiaries of its flagship job formalisation scheme, the PMRPY, were ineligible in the first place as they were part of the formal economy even before the inception of the scheme. The EPFO has also recovered Rs 222 crore so far from the employers concerned.

Mukesh plans suit against Anil cos

Mukesh plans suit against Anil cos

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Continuing its attack on the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, the Mukesh Ambani camp on Tuesday alleged that shares of their group worth nearly Rs 535 crore (Rs 5.35 billion) were transferred "fraudulently" -- a charge denied by ADAG stoutly.

PNB scam: Court allows confiscation of Nirav Modi's assets

PNB scam: Court allows confiscation of Nirav Modi's assets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The special court, however, did not permit the ED to attach the paintings owned by Modi and seized by the Income Tax department as the Bombay high court had earlier directed for the artworks to be auctioned but the money to be deposited and not disbursed.

All about Bengal's Saradha scourge

All about Bengal's Saradha scourge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The collapse of a large deposit taker, the Saradha group, has brought protesting collection agents right to the doorstep of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whose government has given a free hand to such firms.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

India sees 2,152 phishing attacks in April

India sees 2,152 phishing attacks in April

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

India, which has about 137 million internet users, accounted for eight per cent of the total phishing attack volume worldwide in April.

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Amid the protests against leading e-commerce firms, Flipkart and Amazon, shipments through the online route in fact witnessed a double-digit growth every quarter.

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Section 45, which says no claim can be rejected after three years of a policy being in force, remains a bone of contention

Bank frauds: Limited liability for customers?

Bank frauds: Limited liability for customers?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

If RBI's recommendations are finalised, it will give more teeth to the existing fair practice code

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The fraud was operated from call centres in India to defraud hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in the US, CBI officials said.

PwC India struggles to overcome Satyam scandal

PwC India struggles to overcome Satyam scandal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers India campaigns to appear responsible as it distances itself from the mess surrounding former client Satyam

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari took a loan of Rs 485 crore from Mumbai-based Union Bank of India and a loan of Rs 352 crore from Kolkata-based Allahabad Bank. A year later, Kothari has reportedly not paid back either the interest or the loan.

Ex-MD of PNB was aware of Nirav fraud: CBI

Ex-MD of PNB was aware of Nirav fraud: CBI

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The 12,000-page charge sheet further claimed that a similar fraud was detected in 2016 following which the RBI took up the issue and issued circulars to all banks.

CBI summons Lalu, son Tejashwi on Sept 25, 26

CBI summons Lalu, son Tejashwi on Sept 25, 26

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

They had earlier been called on September 11 and 12 but Lalu did not turn up, citing an ongoing court case in Ranchi where his presence was required, while Tejashwi claimed he had political commitments to take care of.

Non-bailable warrants issued against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

Non-bailable warrants issued against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The issuance of NBWs by a court also opens door of seeking Red Corner notices against both of the accused from the Interpol.

Tax fraud: KPMG pays $456 mn fine

Tax fraud: KPMG pays $456 mn fine

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

US government lawyers decided to settle a tax fraud investigation of KPMG rather than pursue criminal charges.

Modi's nasty 'fast politics': Shifting the BJP rightwards

Modi's nasty 'fast politics': Shifting the BJP rightwards

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Modi's fast has failed to put even a paper-thin moderate or secular gloss on his image. But he has succeeded in shifting the BJP politically to the far right, decisively and firmly, says Praful Bidwai.

Karvy commodity clients now knock bourses' doors

Karvy commodity clients now knock bourses' doors

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Karvy group's commodity broking arm, too, is facing a liquidity crisis because of some issues related to NCDEX, said people in the know.

Amid Raj drama, ED raids Gehlot's brother in fertiliser scam

Amid Raj drama, ED raids Gehlot's brother in fertiliser scam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Countrywide raids are being conducted in connection with a money laundering case linked to a fertiliser scam.

World Bank debars 3 Indian cos, one individual

World Bank debars 3 Indian cos, one individual

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Pharma firm Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises Ltd, Mumbai-based Chemito Technologies, New Delhi-based Global Spin Weave Ltd and its director Sudhir Agrawal, have been banned from participating in any World Bank-financed or executed projects.

Sebi has its hands full, as BMA Wealth investors demand Karvy-like refund action

Sebi has its hands full, as BMA Wealth investors demand Karvy-like refund action

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

BMA's clients allege that depository firm CDSL and stock exchanges did not act on their complaints, prompting them to protest before Sebi. They say their shares have been transferred to a pool account without their knowledge and have been used to avail loans. Clients alleged that BMA has pledged their securities with a leading private bank, who could have sold their holdings.

Indo-American Chamber slams new e-com rules

Indo-American Chamber slams new e-com rules

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, that are envisioned to protect consumer interests, may further compound the impact of multiplicity of regulations on the e-commerce sector, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) had told the ministry of consumer affairs. IACC, the apex bilateral chamber for Indo-US business, had told the government that the proposed amendments would increase compliance liabilities that risk severely impairing the growth of the sector.

India ranks second among app-fraud countries

India ranks second among app-fraud countries

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

India has 160 million smartphone users.

Fraud puts a fourth of PNB's net worth at risk

Fraud puts a fourth of PNB's net worth at risk

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The event will also hurt PNB's asset quality in the March 2018 quarter. While the finer details of the fraud have not been provided, making it difficult to gauge the exact impact, analysts say it will dent the bank's financials.

SEC imposed fine of $17.5 mn on Satyam, PW India

SEC imposed fine of $17.5 mn on Satyam, PW India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

In a major development in the Satyam fraud case, US regulators on Tuesday fined the software firm and its auditors PriceWaterhouse India up to $17.5 million for the accounts bungling that went undetected for several years.

Stockbroker, 7 others barred by Sebi for illegally raising Rs 1200cr

Stockbroker, 7 others barred by Sebi for illegally raising Rs 1200cr

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Stockbroker Blue Chip Corporation Pvt Ltd (BCCPL), Nitin Rajaram Narke, Pravin B Darawade, Bhavana Chadha, Milestone Investment, Nitin Narke Investment, Blue Cheap Investment and Blue Chip Investment have been prohibited.

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The jewellers and companies linked to Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi had allegedly colluded with PNB officers to obtain fake bank guarantees to get loan from overseas branches of Indian banks including Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank and UCO Bank.

CBI summons Lalu, Tejashwi in 'hotels-for-land scam'

CBI summons Lalu, Tejashwi in 'hotels-for-land scam'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The RJD chief has been asked to appear for questioning at the agency headquarters on September 11.

DON'T CHEAT while filing IT returns

DON'T CHEAT while filing IT returns

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

If your case is picked up for random scrutiny, any of the tricks that you or your financial advisor may have used to avoid tax will be easily detected.

New audit rules will shield India Inc against frauds

New audit rules will shield India Inc against frauds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

With auditing under the scanner and two of the Big Four firms stopping non-audit services for audit clients, auditors will now be subjected to a more stringent standard of reporting.

4 Indian-Americans charged with H-1B visa fraud in US

4 Indian-Americans charged with H-1B visa fraud in US

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The four defendants allegedly used three California corporations to orchestrate the improper submission of more than one hundred H-1B visa applications.

Diamonds are now fraudsters' best friends!

Diamonds are now fraudsters' best friends!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Nultiple regulators are probing the nexus of scamsters with diamonds after a state-run bank got defrauded of $1.8 billion by designer jeweller Nirav Modi.

Frauds rising in corporate India: Survey

Frauds rising in corporate India: Survey

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

With the overall incidence of frauds rising in corporate India, there is a need for India Inc to deal with fraud risks firmly

Why are RBI and Sebi silent on illegal digital dabba trading?

Why are RBI and Sebi silent on illegal digital dabba trading?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

If Sebi and RBI remain quiet about this brazenly illegal activity, will someone in the finance ministry or the NITI Aayog take a closer look, asks Debashis Basu.

CBI questions Tejashwi Yadav for 7 hours in corruption case

CBI questions Tejashwi Yadav for 7 hours in corruption case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The 27-year-old former deputy chief minister of Bihar appeared before the agency after evading three notices for questioning in connection with the case, CBI sources said.

Nirav Modi remanded in custody till July 9 by UK court

Nirav Modi remanded in custody till July 9 by UK court

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, who has been lodged at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London since his arrest in March last year, appeared via videolink for the remand hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Sebi said Thapar-promoted and -related entities owed Rs 1,723.19 crore as receivables to the company, while connected parties owed another Rs 462.74 crore.

RBI bars banks from issuing LoUs in Nirav Modi scam fallout

RBI bars banks from issuing LoUs in Nirav Modi scam fallout

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Reserve Bank of India also banned with immediate effect issuance of letters of comfort which, like LoUs, are used by importers to fund their overseas purchases.