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Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The second-longest serving chairman introduced quite a few measures for the primary market and implemented a new corporate governance framework.

Sebi chief keen to implement self-regulation for mutual funds

Sebi chief keen to implement self-regulation for mutual funds

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The Sebi chief said that although the idea of an SRO has been challenged in court, he is hopeful of its implementation.

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'The Indian State needs to focus on healthcare, education, infrastructure and law and order, and get out of all these regulatory cholesterols.' 'Then, India will fly.'

Govt needs to sell stake of over Rs 25,000 crore by Aug 21

Govt needs to sell stake of over Rs 25,000 crore by Aug 21

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Sebi had given an extension last year for PSUs to meet 25% minimum public shareholding rule

Cabinet okays new education policy, HRD is now education ministry

Cabinet okays new education policy, HRD is now education ministry

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"The policy draft has been approved. The ministry has been renamed as education ministry," a senior HRD ministry official said. The existing NEP was framed in 1986 and revised in 1992. A new education policy was part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto ahead of the 2014 general election.

Sebi runs into WhatsApp encryption in earnings leak case

Sebi runs into WhatsApp encryption in earnings leak case

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The regulator will conduct forensic audit of all the seized documents, laptops, and mobile phones, which are suspected to be involved in the fraudulent activity, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The government also proposed promoting 'one product one district' for better marketing and export of horticulture crops. It also called on states for early implementation of three key central model laws on land leasing, agriculture produce and livestock marketing and contract farming.

After Maggi, regulator orders testing of GSK, ITC fast food brands

After Maggi, regulator orders testing of GSK, ITC fast food brands

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Other noodle, pasta brands in scanner after Maggi.

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Paytm has, since November 8, been on an overdrive, rolling out a series of features on its app including multi-language options for a no-holds barred access across the country. The company is now planning to make Paytm available on all types of mobile phones, going much beyond smartphones.

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

Mallya Vs Diageo: Sebi to look into disclosure, other lapses

Mallya Vs Diageo: Sebi to look into disclosure, other lapses

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Sebi to look into disclosure, other lapses in the Vijay Mallya, Diageo case.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Press Council of India and News Broadcasters Association, the two regulatory bodies for print and television media respectively, will determine whether the news is fake or not.

Domestic investors plan to seek FIIs support on Maruti deal

Domestic investors plan to seek FIIs support on Maruti deal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Maruti Suzuki India is facing stiff resistance from private sector mutual funds and insurance companies, which own almost 7 per cent of the company, for its decision to allow Suzuki to make cars for the Indian car-maker at a proposed plant in Gujarat instead of manufacturing vehicles itself.

Will Netflix shake up global digital content markets?

Will Netflix shake up global digital content markets?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Netflix is offering a freebie of one month's free service.

Claiming insurance for damages caused by flood? 4 golden rules

Claiming insurance for damages caused by flood? 4 golden rules

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Insurers have eased the documentation process to file claims so that they can be settled faster

Drug regulator to make routine inspection of Chinese suppliers

Drug regulator to make routine inspection of Chinese suppliers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Move follows a spate of international regulatory enforcements on Indian drug firms.

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.

The men behind Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

The men behind Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Budget a little more than a month from now. Like any other FM, Sitharaman will depend on her team of bureaucrats and advisors to frame and present the Budget.

Reliance Jio tariffs in line with regulations: Trai

Reliance Jio tariffs in line with regulations: Trai

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Trai had asked the Attorney General for views on Jio's free voice and data offering till March 2017, that rivals have termed predatory.

Post the RIL-Network18 deal, NDTV also up for grabs: Sources

Post the RIL-Network18 deal, NDTV also up for grabs: Sources

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

NDTV operates news channels, including NDTV 24X7 and NDTV India.

Etihad need not make open offer for Jet shareholders: Sebi

Etihad need not make open offer for Jet shareholders: Sebi

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Etihad has purchased 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways in a deal worth about Rs 2,060 crore deal which was announced in April 2013.

Ranbaxy Lab dips nearly 7% on bourses

Ranbaxy Lab dips nearly 7% on bourses

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

As per the media report, the US Food and Drug Administration is learnt to have issued a Form 483 to the company's manufacturing facility at Mohali a few months ago after finding deviations from norms during an inspection of the plant.

Banks' exclusive sales tie-ups with insurers set to end

Banks' exclusive sales tie-ups with insurers set to end

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The regulator has put a cap on the business a bank can get from a single insurer.

TRAI to announce new measures to check call drop menace

TRAI to announce new measures to check call drop menace

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

TRAI to soon put in place a new set of 'service quality benchmarks' to monitor call drop

An IITian takes charge of the telecom ministry

An IITian takes charge of the telecom ministry

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Manoj Sinha, earlier minister of state for railways, will be tasked to conduct the auction and deal with issues like net neutrality.

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

With at least three IPOs in the offing this year, stock market investors have a lot to look forward to.

DLF becomes India's first realty firm to get ISO certification

DLF becomes India's first realty firm to get ISO certification

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The scope of the certification is focused on 'The Development of Commercial and Residential Complexes'.

RBI allows NRIs to invest upto 26% in insurance

RBI allows NRIs to invest upto 26% in insurance

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The Reserve Bank said overseas investors, including FPIs and NRIs, can invest up to 26 per cent in insurance and allied activities through the automatic route.

VW diesel cars with E189 engine fitted with 'defeat device'

VW diesel cars with E189 engine fitted with 'defeat device'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The company faces fine of up to $18 billion in the US.

Ranbaxy Q4 net loss at Rs 73.6 crore

Ranbaxy Q4 net loss at Rs 73.6 crore

Rediff.com9 May 2014

It had posted net profit of Rs 125.75 crore (Rs 1.25 billion) during the January-March quarter of the previous fiscal, 2012-13.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

Non-predatory rules: Jio is once again the gainer

Non-predatory rules: Jio is once again the gainer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The Mukesh Ambani-owned company had complained to Trai about incumbents offering segmented offers to different customers

Indian regulator also scans Ranbaxy

Indian regulator also scans Ranbaxy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The move comes in the wake of many facilities of Ranbaxy in India being barred by the US Food and Drugs Administration for supplying medicines to the US.

Ponzi schemes: Govt orders SFIO to probe 187 companies

Ponzi schemes: Govt orders SFIO to probe 187 companies

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Probe has been completed against 83.

Citibank rules out India subsidiary, informs RBI

Citibank rules out India subsidiary, informs RBI

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Though most foreign banks appear reluctant to establish a subsidiary here, Citi is the only bank that has so far communicated this to the regulator, in writing.

Govt allows FIIs, NRIs to invest in insurance sector

Govt allows FIIs, NRIs to invest in insurance sector

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Intermediaries, TPAs will also benefit, but investments will be under 26% FDI cap

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Key relaxations traced in final regulations.

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.