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Will e-com bubble last longer with Tata, Premji, Murthy in fray?

Will e-com bubble last longer with Tata, Premji, Murthy in fray?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

At Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion), e-commerce has seen one of the fastest rates of growth in investment activity this year.

Banks to auction Kingfisher, 'Fly the Good Times' trademarks

Banks to auction Kingfisher, 'Fly the Good Times' trademarks

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The airlines had pledged the trademarks as collateral with banks at the time of taking loans from them

Deal Street remained almost deserted in 2019

Deal Street remained almost deserted in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The domestic deal-making activities were hit by weak corporate governance and a huge liquidity crunch in 2019, while the global deals were also hard to come by due to various factors including uncertainties caused by the US-China trade war, which left many investors in a wait-and-watch mode.

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Large number of buyers has put purchases on hold because of a combination of factors, including high fuel prices, higher insurance cost, and firm interest rates.

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

While two-wheeler sales are down 15 per cent year-on-year, passenger vehicles sales are lower by 5-7 per cent.

Trump makes H-1B visa fears real

Trump makes H-1B visa fears real

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

In the past five years, the US has seen nearly two dozen Bills on employment visas introduced without success. But this time it is different, industry sources tell Ayan Pramanik.

IL&FS board charges former directors of money laundering

IL&FS board charges former directors of money laundering

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

They have also been accused of extending loans for criminal intent of falsification of repayment by a number of borrowers, including some entities associated with large corporate groups.

Lenders to revalue Kingfisher House, hope to sell it shortly

Lenders to revalue Kingfisher House, hope to sell it shortly

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The Kingfisher House has a built-up area of over 17,000 sq ft and is located in plush Vile Parle area near domestic airport in Mumbai.

Chanda Kochhar and 'clawback provisions'

Chanda Kochhar and 'clawback provisions'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'If she contests it, then these people will have to fight it in court.'

How AI is helping brokers take the right investment decisions

How AI is helping brokers take the right investment decisions

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Hedgeloop, Accuracap and other entities are pioneering a growing market and attracting much interest from businesses by using software to make informed decisions in this area

New Companies Act empowers minority shareholders to block deals

New Companies Act empowers minority shareholders to block deals

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The new provisions strengthen the hands of minority shareholders and will improve corporate governance.

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A large team led by Kumar Mangalam Birla has taken charge of the integration process.

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Dealmakers and advisors feel investors are shifting their focus to Asia Pacific, especially India, owing to geopolitical instability driven by events such as Brexit and protectionist trade wars.

No woman on board: 2,690 firms to get notice

No woman on board: 2,690 firms to get notice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The BSE fined 370 listed companies following the Sebi notification.

Why India Inc overlooked overseas market for fundraising

Why India Inc overlooked overseas market for fundraising

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

A fundraising boom in the domestic market and tightening of the regulatory framework for overseas issues are responsible for this trend.

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Reit as an investment vehicle has a huge opportunity as the country has a rent-yielding office inventory of 537 million square feet valued in excess of $70 billion.

Zee shareholders to decide on demerging print biz

Zee shareholders to decide on demerging print biz

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Demerging print and TV news businesses will allow for separate investment by interested players.

Should there be a calamity levy?

Should there be a calamity levy?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Experts have flagged issues regarding the levying of new cess/tax, especially those related to complications in administering the cess.

India Inc wants states to migrate to GST at one go

India Inc wants states to migrate to GST at one go

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Companies are worried that any staggered roll-out of GST could result in cash flow issues with businesses not able claim tax credit due to breakage in the chain

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The government has just scratched the tip of the surface with the recent announcement. They are not realising the gravity of the situation.'

PNB scam: What role did the auditors play?

PNB scam: What role did the auditors play?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

While the scam highlights the need for an overhaul of the oversight mechanism of banks and of their internal controls, questions are being raised on why multiple audits failed to raise an alarm

CAs, bankers in a rush to pass insolvency exam

CAs, bankers in a rush to pass insolvency exam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Test on lines of IIT-JEE

Analysts say rail budget high on vision; but can push up costs

Analysts say rail budget high on vision; but can push up costs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Prabhu's maiden Railway budget is high on vision.

Why it will be difficult to prove Kochhar's 'guilt'

Why it will be difficult to prove Kochhar's 'guilt'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Regulators and investigators around the world have access to sophisticated tools making it possible to detect white collar crimes. This is where Indian investigators and regulators have been found wanting, says Sudipto Dey.

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Banks put the airline's trademarks including Kingfisher logo and the once-famous tag-line 'Fly the Good Times' on the block

Kingfisher House auction fails again; no bidder turns up

Kingfisher House auction fails again; no bidder turns up

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Prospective bidders had earlier termed the reserve price as too high, while multiple legal woes of Mallya-led UB Group are also being cited by many as reasons for lack of interest in buying this property

India Inc unprepared for GST roll-out

India Inc unprepared for GST roll-out

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A GST roll-out by April 1 looks difficult, giving the companies some succour.

Chandra and his 3S philosophy to take Tata Sons ahead

Chandra and his 3S philosophy to take Tata Sons ahead

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The Tata Group has close to 110 companies and Chandrasekaran plans to bring this number down to around five or six.

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Experts say the move will make matters worse for buyers, reports Karan Choudhury.

Buying property? Please read this!

Buying property? Please read this!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Before buying property, please carefully study the agreement with the builder, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Indian-origin tycoon confirms bid for Tata Steel in UK

Indian-origin tycoon confirms bid for Tata Steel in UK

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The Tata Group had acquired its UK steel operations as part of a 6.7 billion pounds acquisition from Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus in 2009.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

New NPA rules: Trouble brewing for large defaulters

New NPA rules: Trouble brewing for large defaulters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Experts said the new framework has ensured that the focus has moved to creditor protection from debtor protection.

GST Bill gets Cabinet nod

GST Bill gets Cabinet nod

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The GST will subsume most of the indirect taxes like excise duty and service tax

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Services attract highest foreign direct investment, despite Make in India push.

GST cut: Companies to pass it on to buyers

GST cut: Companies to pass it on to buyers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Many consumer good companies say they will pass on the benefits to consumers, which will bring down prices.

Rail Budget pragmatic, to improve ease of doing biz: India Inc

Rail Budget pragmatic, to improve ease of doing biz: India Inc

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Suresh Prabhu has announced a slew of measures to improve servcies in trains and railway stations

Sequoia Capital remains bullish on Indian start-ups

Sequoia Capital remains bullish on Indian start-ups

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Sequoia Capital might emerge as leading global investor in start-up space in the country, as funds from other sources dry up.

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?'

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

While hybrids, CNG and biofuels found favour in 2018 among many carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Honda, others such as M&M and Tata Motors have shown full faith in electric vehicles.