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Dabur's plan to buy Religare hit by fraud charges

Dabur's plan to buy Religare hit by fraud charges

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The Burman family, which had made an open offer in September to acquire Religare Enterprises' control, in a statement said: "We are surprised and disappointed at these allegations." Burmans said it will move towards closing the transaction "expeditiously", working with all the regulators.

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some quarters, are celebrated as a harbinger of 'great power' status.'

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Rajkumar Hirani has a mastery in bromance. In Dunki, Sukanya Verma doesn't feel that chemistry one bit, it's more like SRK babysitting a bunch of clueless kids running helter-skelter in a garden believing the grass is always greener on the other side.

Fundraising through QIPs surges; 20 companies raise Rs 18,400 cr in H1

Fundraising through QIPs surges; 20 companies raise Rs 18,400 cr in H1

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Fundraising through the issuance of shares to qualified institutional investors has seen hectic activity in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY24), with 20 companies mobilising over Rs 18,400 crore, more than four-fold from the year-ago period, on positive investors' sentiments. Moreover, the robust trend of Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs) in the first half of the fiscal year 2023-24 is expected to persist throughout the second half of the year too, Sanjay Moorjani, Research Analyst at SAMCO Securities, told PTI. Prashant Rao, director and head of equity capital markets, Anand Rathi Investment Banking, said that market and investor sentiments play an important role for these issuances.

Heart Disease: Why Young Women Are At Risk

Heart Disease: Why Young Women Are At Risk

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Practo has witnessed a 215% increase in total consultations related to cardiovascular health, with women in the age group of 25 to 34 contributing to the largest number of consultations.

'My husband loves his office more than me'

'My husband loves his office more than me'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

An open and direct conversation is the only way to deal with a marital problem but choose the right time and place to address the issue, advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Sensex rebounds 367 pts on firm global trends

Sensex rebounds 367 pts on firm global trends

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, NTPC jumped nearly 4 per cent after the company posted over 23 per cent rise in consolidated net profit in the April-June quarter of 2023-24. Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Maruti and JSW Steel were among the other major gainers.

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

I-T notifies 'Angel Tax' rules for valuing investments in startups

I-T notifies 'Angel Tax' rules for valuing investments in startups

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The income tax department has notified rules for valuation of equity and compulsorily convertible preferable shares issued by startups to resident and non-resident investors. As per the changes in Rule 11UA of I-T rules, which comes into effect from September 25, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) provides that the valuation of compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) can also be based on the fair market value of unquoted equity shares. The amended rules also retain the five new valuation methods proposed in the draft rules for consideration received from the non-residents viz., (i) Comparable Company Multiple Method, (ii) Probability Weighted Expected Return Method, (iii) Option Pricing Method, (iv) Milestone Analysis Method, and (v) Replacement Cost Method.

In mutual fund foray, Zerodha plans to emulate its broking playbook

In mutual fund foray, Zerodha plans to emulate its broking playbook

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The newest entrant to the Rs 46-trillion mutual fund (MF) space - Zerodha - plans to focus strictly on the low-cost passive segment and offer its products solely through the commission-free digital route, as it aims to replicate its broking success in the MF space. "We will offer an array of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds that would help investors take varied exposures and build portfolios based on their financial needs and risk tolerance. "Zerodha Fund House (FH) products will be exclusively distributed online and available as direct plans to engage directly with individual investors and consumers, taking advantage of the pronounced shift from physical to digital interactions," said Vishal Jain, chief executive officer, Zerodha FH.

Jio Fin's removal from BSE postponed to Aug 29

Jio Fin's removal from BSE postponed to Aug 29

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Leading stock exchange BSE on Tuesday postponed the removal of Jio Financial Services Ltd, the demerged non-banking financial services unit of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group, from all the S&P BSE Indices to August 29. Earlier, the stock was scheduled to be removed from the indices on August 24. Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) got listed on the bourses on Monday and hit the lower circuit for the second day in a row on Tuesday.

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Israeli jets carried out "intense" airstrikes on targets in Gaza on Sunday afternoon.

US warned of Palestinian-Israeli conflict risk days before Hamas attack

US warned of Palestinian-Israeli conflict risk days before Hamas attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The intelligence updates, dated September 28 and October 5, indicated that Hamas was preparing to escalate rocket attacks across the border. An October 5 wire from the CIA warned generally of the increasing possibility of violence by Hamas.

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Gautam Adani will not be able to step inside Dharavi.' 'We will ensure Adani will not get what he wants.' 'Adani has no reason to do politics with people of Dharavi but he is still doing it.'

'Post Office Bill Certain To Be Misused'

'Post Office Bill Certain To Be Misused'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'It does two things that even our erstwhile colonial masters did not deem fit for their subjects: The Bill does away with any checks or balances on the exercise of interception and surveillance powers, including any penalty whatsoever for unauthorised interception, opening, scrutiny, or destruction of postal materials.'

FPI net investment in debt market in October third highest in CY23

FPI net investment in debt market in October third highest in CY23

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Foreign portfolio investors' (FPIs') net investment in the domestic debt market in October was the third highest during the current calendar year as foreign investors rushed to lock in higher returns amid global uncertainty and geo-political tensions, market participants said. FPI inflows in debt stood at Rs 6, 322 crore in October against Rs 768 crore in September, according to data on the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Market participants said that the majority of the inflows were channelled through corporate bonds.

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Israel's Shin Bet released footage on Wednesday of a Hamas terrorist describing his actions in Southern Israel during the October 7 onslaught.

Will Power Decide Telangana Victor?

Will Power Decide Telangana Victor?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

24x7 power supply to farmers emerges as a political lightning rod in the state.

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

SEBI To Go Soft On Rumour Verification For Listed Cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The rumour verification process would now be triggered by changes in price or 'material price movements', as the paper defines it. What this means is that companies would need to verify rumours only if the share price moves significantly.

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The court converted Naidu's four-week interim medical bail in this case into absolute bail and ordered the former chief minister's release on regular bail, considering his age, old age-related ailments, non-flight risk and other reasons.

POCSO Act: Law panel against altering age for sexual consent

POCSO Act: Law panel against altering age for sexual consent

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The commission, in its report submitted to the law ministry, said the amendments are necessary as such cases do not merit to be dealt with the same severity as the cases that were ideally imagined to fall under the POCSO Act.

Investment bankers' fees to manage IPOs jump as issue size shrink in 2023

Investment bankers' fees to manage IPOs jump as issue size shrink in 2023

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The fees charged by investment banks to manage initial public offerings (IPOs) have increased to an average 3.23 per cent of the issue size this calendar year, the highest since 2020. The average fee is up 8 per cent compared to last year, when it stood at 2.99 per cent. The investment banking fees have increased as the average IPO size has shrunk this year.

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Therefore, his entry into politics will prove to be mangal (auspicious) for everyone in Budhni, Mastal claimed, adding that he will ensure development of the constituency.

Manchester United's struggles deepen amid fresh controversy

Manchester United's struggles deepen amid fresh controversy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Off the field, issues have also arisen involving players such as Mason Greenwood, Antony, and Jadon Sancho. Ten Hag, however, emphasized the importance of unity during trying times, stating, "It's my second year. I know it's not always only going up, you will have your gaps and you get stronger from it as long as you stay together, and that's what we're doing. The dressing room, staff, all the staff, coaches, medical, everyone is united and at United you fight."

EC gets complaint of false affidavit, tax evasion against TMC's Mahua Moitra

EC gets complaint of false affidavit, tax evasion against TMC's Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A complaint has been lodged with the Election Commission against Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra for allegedly filing false election affidavits and tax evasion.

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Fundraising via initial public offers (IPOs) dropped 52.2 per cent to $147.2 billion in the first eight months of calendar year 2023 (CY23), suggests a recent report by GlobalData, a London-based analytics and consulting company. At the country level, the report suggests, India topped the charts with 152 transactions worth $3.8 billion during this period, primarily due to a higher number of SME IPOs, followed by the US with 99 deals totaling $16 billion, while China ranked third with 88 transactions worth $32.3 billion. "An analysis of GlobalData's Deals Database reveals that there were 750 IPO listings registered with an aggregate deal value of $147.2 billion in the first eight months of 2023 on the stock exchanges worldwide.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

However, the IDF strongly criticised the Hamas terror group for continuing to hold approximately 200 other hostages.

Kharge likely to lead INDIA; contest between Mamata, Nitish for...

Kharge likely to lead INDIA; contest between Mamata, Nitish for...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

A new theme song for the INDIA bloc will be released.

Set up delimitation panel for SC/ST quota, SC tells govt

Set up delimitation panel for SC/ST quota, SC tells govt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

While asking the Centre to set up the delimitation panel, the top court, however, said it cannot direct Parliament to amend or make laws for giving proper representation to other communities that form part of the STs as that would amount to "venturing into the legislative domain".

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Israel Air Force fighter jets under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organisation, Iman Nofal, according to Israel Air Force.

Indian women's softball set for debut at Asian Games

Indian women's softball set for debut at Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Considering the Indian women's softball team's regular participation in the Asian championships, Softball Asia granted a wild card entry to India.

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28.'

Moody's report on India's economic outlook 'extremely disappoints' govt

Moody's report on India's economic outlook 'extremely disappoints' govt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The government is "extremely disappointed" with the latest report of the Moody's rating agency on India's economic outlook. The report, a senior government official said, was highly contradictory and called the rating agency's credibility into question. Referring to the Moody's statement that "India's fiscal strength remains a key weakness in the sovereign credit profile...", the official remarked: "How can my strength be my weakness? Moreover, they are unwilling to have a like-to-like comparison with India."

If suffering in Gaza intensifies...: US warns Israel

If suffering in Gaza intensifies...: US warns Israel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

United States President Joe Biden and his top advisors have warned Israel that it will become increasingly difficult for it to pursue its military goals in Gaza as global outcry intensifies about the scale of humanitarian suffering in the crisis-stricken region, CNN reported.

Rupee makes a strong comeback in 2023 on back of strong portfolio inflows

Rupee makes a strong comeback in 2023 on back of strong portfolio inflows

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

After falling 10 per cent against the greenback in 2022, the rupee staged a comeback in 2023 as it appreciated, albeit marginally, on the back of strong portfolio inflows, in addition to timely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. The Indian unit appreciated by 0.16 percent in six months until June 28. The rupee stood in third place in terms of appreciation against the US dollar among the 12 Asian currencies and in 12th place of the 23 emerging-market currencies.

Mumbai to see the highest rise in residential prices in the world in 2024

Mumbai to see the highest rise in residential prices in the world in 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

At 5 per cent, Mumbai is likely to witness the highest rise in residential prices in 2024, a report released on Wednesday said. New Zealand's Auckland will also see a price rise of 5 per cent. According to real estate consultancy Knight Frank's "Prime Global Cities Index", improving gross domestic product (GDP) figures, Mumbai's relative value and investment in infrastructure will be the prime influencers in pushing prices higher for the luxury housing market in the city.

Analysts selective on sugar stocks as higher prices keeps outlook upbeat

Analysts selective on sugar stocks as higher prices keeps outlook upbeat

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Sugar prices are hovering near six-year highs, leaving a bad taste in Indian consumers' palates but sweetening the portfolios of investors in related stocks at Dalal Street. Shares of sugar manufacturers such as Piccadily Agro, DCM Shriram, Magadh Sugar, and Bajaj Hindustan have rallied up to a whopping 200 per cent so far in the financial year 2024 (FY24) as deficient monsoon rains in major sugarcane producer states like Maharashtra and Karnataka are expected to lead to a shortfall in sugar output ahead. In comparison, the BSE Sensex has modestly gained 11 per cent during this period.

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.