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India didn't achieve potential due to misgovernance: Modi

India didn't achieve potential due to misgovernance: Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

India could not achieve its full potential owing to "misgovernance", while BRIC countries progressed rapidly in the last decade, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Rajat Gupta's loses bid to stay out of prison, term starts on June 17

Rajat Gupta's loses bid to stay out of prison, term starts on June 17

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who handles emergency applications from the 2nd Circuit, on Wednesday denied Gupta's request to stay out of prison.

Twitter takes first step toward going public

Twitter takes first step toward going public

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Twitter has filed for an initial public offering with US regulators.

Can Reliance be among the world's top 20 companies?

Can Reliance be among the world's top 20 companies?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The firm would require it to more than triple its CAGR of revenue to 18.5% for the next decade from 6%

10 companies that tried to buy Facebook

10 companies that tried to buy Facebook

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Microsoft came the closest and acquired 1.6 per cent stake in the company for $250 million valuing it at $15 billion.

Emerging markets mania was a costly mistake: Goldman exec

Emerging markets mania was a costly mistake: Goldman exec

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Investors who ditched US markets for emerging ones during the financial crisis are set to pay a hefty price.

Why rally in RIL stock may not be over just yet

Why rally in RIL stock may not be over just yet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Multiple triggers such as asset sales, pickup in energy cash flows, increased traction in omni-channel retail, and rise in ARPUs could further drive the stock.

Rajat Gupta seeks re-trial over insider trading case

Rajat Gupta seeks re-trial over insider trading case

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Seth Waxman, lawyer for Gupta, told the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Tuesday that wiretaps played for the jury were inadmissible because they amounted to hearsay evidence.

Goldman exits China's ICBC, 7 years, billions later

Goldman exits China's ICBC, 7 years, billions later

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Goldman's relationship with ICBC was similar to that of other big global financial institutions that purchased stakes in Chinese banks and insurers.

December will be a trying time for these 10 stocks

December will be a trying time for these 10 stocks

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

After a stellar November that saw companies mop up over Rs 36,000 crore from the primary market via initial public offers (IPOs) and offers for sale (OFS), the current month, analysts said, will test investor's willingness to stay on with their investments as the one-month mandatory lock-in period for anchor investors begins to loosen. A note by Edelweiss Alternative Research suggests that in calendar year 2021 (CY21), 51 companies went public. Of these, 41 issuances' anchor selling dates are already over.

'Gupta's sentencing to deter others from breaching duties'

'Gupta's sentencing to deter others from breaching duties'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Indian Institute of Technology and Harvard educated former McKinsey head is one of the most prominent Wall Street titans to be charged by fellow Indian and Harvard alumnus Bharara.

Gupta seeks probation on insider trading charges

Gupta seeks probation on insider trading charges

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

In a 99-page sentencing memorandum submitted in federal court on Thursday, Gupta's lawyer Gary Naftalis requested that the 'court impose a sentence of probation with the condition that Gupta perform a rigorous full-time program of community service.'

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.

$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.

SEC imposes huge penalty on Rajat Gupta

SEC imposes huge penalty on Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

In its complaint filed in 2011, the SEC alleged that Gupta disclosed confidential information about Berkshire Hathaway Inc's $5 billion investment in Goldman Sachs

Goldman, 5 others shortlisted for NTPC share sale

Goldman, 5 others shortlisted for NTPC share sale

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Others shortlisted by the Department of Disinvestment for the NTPC offer were Deutsche Bank, SBI Capital Markets and Kotak Mahindra Capital.

15 global banks that Moody's downgraded

15 global banks that Moody's downgraded

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Some banks called the Moody's move backward looking, arbitrary and unwarranted.

15 banks that Moody's downgraded

15 banks that Moody's downgraded

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Some banks called the Moody's move backward looking, arbitrary and unwarranted.

Emails show close ties between Rajaratnam, Goldman manager

Emails show close ties between Rajaratnam, Goldman manager

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

David Loeb sent emails to Rajaratnam ahead of a daily 'morning meeting' at Galleon, according to previously undisclosed emails and wiretapped phone call transcripts, which were entered as court records in the trial of former Goldman director Rajat Gupta, the Wall Street Journal said.

Polls to help economy grow by 6.4%: Goldman

Polls to help economy grow by 6.4%: Goldman

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

On Thursday, the UN pegged the calender 2013 growth at 6.4 per cent, while the ADB last projected that the domestic economy would reach 6 per cent in the current fiscal.

'Rajat Gupta secretly served as Galleon executive'

'Rajat Gupta secretly served as Galleon executive'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Testifying for the government on the eighth day of 63-year-old Gupta's insider trading trial yesterday, former marketing executive at Sri Lankan native Rajaratnam's Galleon hedge fund Ayad Alhadi disclosed that Gupta had been secretly serving as a Galleon executive.

Rajat Gupta trial: Prosecutors want email about Mukesh

Rajat Gupta trial: Prosecutors want email about Mukesh

Rediff.com30 May 2012

According to the email, Kumar said, "When with Mukesh on portfolio question. . . 2 things to explore: A) Raj wants to know if they will get into the solar biz aggressively and when (there are implications for supplier companies etc)."

'Modest revival in economy in 2013'

'Modest revival in economy in 2013'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

According to the research report by the investment banking major, economic activity levels remain weak in the country, particularly investment demand, as demonstrated by still 'anemic' order inflows and project starts.

FIIs meet Chidambaram; discuss economic issues

FIIs meet Chidambaram; discuss economic issues

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The meeting with foreign investors assumes significance as the government is undertaking host of reform initiatives to attract investment.

Lessons that the Rajat Gupta case holds for India

Lessons that the Rajat Gupta case holds for India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The two bigger takeaways from this case for Indian regulators and enforcement agencies are the speed and efficiency with which it was concluded.

Rajat Gupta to be sentenced on Wednesday

Rajat Gupta to be sentenced on Wednesday

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Will Judge Jed Rakoff be swayed by the former Goldman director's influential well-wishers or will he deliver stiffer punishment?

Govt to miss its fiscal deficit target in FY14: Goldman

Govt to miss its fiscal deficit target in FY14: Goldman

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Says fiscal trajectory has changed for the better over the past months.

Rajat Gupta's sentencing advanced by a day to Oct 17

Rajat Gupta's sentencing advanced by a day to Oct 17

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

US District Judge Jed Rakoff had set as October 18 the date for sentencing Gupta after the ex-McKinsey head was found guilty by a jury here of passing confidential company information to Rajaratnam.

Barclays to cut 70 jobs in Asia investment banking

Barclays to cut 70 jobs in Asia investment banking

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The total number of staff to be cut has not been finalised but could be as high as 90 people, the sources said, declining to be identified because the matter is confidential.

Rajat Gupta seeks new trial, reversal of conviction

Rajat Gupta seeks new trial, reversal of conviction

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

India-born former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta has asked a US court for a new trial to reverse his conviction on insider trading charges, arguing that the district judge had committed "serious evidentiary errors" that tipped the scales decisively in the case.

RIL has potential to be a $100 bn company

RIL has potential to be a $100 bn company

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

For its m-cap to more than double, RIL needs government nod for nearly doubling of its gas price of $8 per million British thermal unit together with approvals for oil and gas field investments.

Why Indian MBAs and engineers love Google

Why Indian MBAs and engineers love Google

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Google has emerged as top choice in the Top 100 Ideal Employer Rankings in a survey conducted among Indian management and engineering students.

Rajaratnam to pay $1.45 mn to settle SEC suit

Rajaratnam to pay $1.45 mn to settle SEC suit

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Jailed hedge-fund founder Raj Rajaratnam has agreed to pay $1.45 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by US regulator SEC against him and India-born former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta for their roles in one of the largest insider-trading schemes in US history.

US court wants specifics of financial benefits made by Gupta

US court wants specifics of financial benefits made by Gupta

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A US judge has asked prosecutors to provide specific financial benefits they allege former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta made by passing inside information to his friend Raj Rajaratnam amidst allegations that he also tipped him about Proctor and Gamble's 2008 sale of Folgers Coffee Co to JM Smucker.

Bharti Infratel: IPO not a great deal for PE traders

Bharti Infratel: IPO not a great deal for PE traders

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Bharti Infratel plans to raise Rs 4,500 cr through its IPO.

Sensex crosses 19K as Goldman upgrades India

Sensex crosses 19K as Goldman upgrades India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Sensex crosses 19,000-mark for the first time since October 5.

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Rajat Gupta, one of the most successful Indian Americans on the Wall Street, was on Friday found guilty of passing confidential market information to Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, in one of America's biggest insider trading cases.

Goldman to manage state companies ETF

Goldman to manage state companies ETF

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The planned fund could help New Delhi raise between $1 billion and $2 billion.

Berkshire's Ajit Jain to give testimony in Gupta trial

Berkshire's Ajit Jain to give testimony in Gupta trial

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Berkshire Hathaway's India-born head of reinsurance business Ajit Jain, seen as a possible successor to billionaire investor Warren Buffett, will testify through a video deposition for his "close friend", former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta in his insider trading trial.

Rajat Gupta files appeal against conviction

Rajat Gupta files appeal against conviction

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

According to the Notice of Appeal filed by his lawyer Gary Naftalis in US District Court Southern District of New York, Gupta's "appeal concerns conviction only."