News for 'shell companies'

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is now likely to examine whether all active companies have PAN or not

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The charge sheet has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi and the court has listed the matter to be heard on January 16, the sources said.

ED summons actor Prakash Raj in Rs 100-cr ponzi case

ED summons actor Prakash Raj in Rs 100-cr ponzi case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The investigation pertains to a case against Pranav Jewellers, a partnership firm based in Tiruchirapalli, whom the ED raided on November 20 and claimed to have seized "unexplained" cash of Rs 23.70 lakh and some gold jewellery.

RIL, HDFC among 57 Indian companies on Forbes Global 2000 list

RIL, HDFC among 57 Indian companies on Forbes Global 2000 list

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

From India, Reliance Industries is the only one in the overall top-200 list and is followed by HDFC Bank at 209th, ONGC at 220th, Indian Oil at 288th and HDFC Ltd at 332nd place.

Shell gets $1 bn tax demand on $160 mn investment!

Shell gets $1 bn tax demand on $160 mn investment!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Shell India on Tuesday described as "absurd" the demand for $1 billion in taxes on a $160 million equity infusion done by the Anglo-Dutch oil major four years ago, saying it tantamounted to tax on FDI.

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Citing details of the contract from the American Federal Procurement Data System, the BBC report claimed that Pakistan signed two contracts with American companies named "Global Military" and "Northrop Grumman" for the sale of 155mm shells.

Adani says Mundra petchem work suspended as finances not tied-up yet

Adani says Mundra petchem work suspended as finances not tied-up yet

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Embattled Adani Group on Monday said it has put on hold major equipment procurement and site construction activities for the Rs 34,900 crore petrochemical project at Mundra in Gujarat as the project has not yet tied up finances. The group's flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Mundra Petrochem Ltd in 2021 for setting up a greenfield coal-to-PVC plant at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) land in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Asked by stock exchanges to comment on a PTI report on Sunday that the group has suspended work on the project, AEL said, "The financial closure of the Green PVC project of Mundra Petrochemicals Limited ( MPL) is pending with the financial institutions and it is in their active consideration."

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in supply of high-altitude tents worth Rs 22 crore to intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing during 2009-13.

Tata Sons, Azim Premji and Shiv Nadar to shell out more in taxes

Tata Sons, Azim Premji and Shiv Nadar to shell out more in taxes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

For an annual dividend income of Rs 10 lakh or more, the investor will pay a DDT of 10 per cent

G-8 summit to discuss tax avoidance by companies

G-8 summit to discuss tax avoidance by companies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Obama to push for expansion of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The government has not set up any committee to probe allegations a US short seller labelled against the Adani Group, but stock market regulator SEBI is investigating market allegations against the group, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. A separate investigation into imports of Indonesian coal by the conglomerate hasn't reached finality, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said. Lok Sabha saw several questions being put by MPs to the government on the Adani issue, which were replied through written responses by the minister.

After RIL, Shell puts brakes on retail expansion

After RIL, Shell puts brakes on retail expansion

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Shell India is the second private sector petroleum company to review its expansion plans in India. The company has decided not to open any more petroleum outlets. The company has also asked some of its employees to start looking for another job. Shell has 50 petrol pumps across the country and has a licence to open 2,000 pumps.

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The top boss of the I-T department said that till now, the taxman has attached 621 properties, including some bank accounts, and the total amount involved in these cases, being probed under the Benami Transactions Act, is about Rs 1,800 crore.

Why TVs Are Going To Cost More

Why TVs Are Going To Cost More

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'On the final product, there can be an increase of a minimum of 10 per cent in February and March.'

Total to take 26% stake in Shell's Hazira project

Total to take 26% stake in Shell's Hazira project

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

French oil giant Total will take 26 per cent stake in Royal Dutch/Shell's $600 million Hazira liquefied natural gas import project in Gujarat.

CBI seizes AgustaWestland helicopter from builder in DHFL scam

CBI seizes AgustaWestland helicopter from builder in DHFL scam

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The CBI has been carrying out searches at various locations for the past few days to locate assets acquired from the proceeds of the scam, officials said.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

Jorma Ollila, outgoing Nokia CEO, is Shell chairma

Jorma Ollila, outgoing Nokia CEO, is Shell chairma

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

He will replace Add Jacobs, who will retire after less than one year in the post at Shell.\n

She-change in energy sector; Hilton to head Shell India

She-change in energy sector; Hilton to head Shell India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Mehta's exit and Hilton's entry would see the company making history in India, where women have remained out of the chairperson's slot in energy companies, private or state-run.

Can England pull off an epic comeback against India?

Can England pull off an epic comeback against India?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The tourists had risked a defeat inside three days after India, having built a lead of 190, reduced England to 163-5 in their second innings in the second session of the day.

Vodafone decision eases tax worries for Shell, others

Vodafone decision eases tax worries for Shell, others

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

IBM, Nokia Oyj, Microsoft cases could now be resolved

Probe into Adani since 2016: FinMin says yes, Sebi says no, Congress has last laugh

Probe into Adani since 2016: FinMin says yes, Sebi says no, Congress has last laugh

Rediff.com15 May 2023

With Sebi telling the Supreme Court that it was not investigating the Adani group since 2016, the Congress on Monday cited a Union minister's reply in the Lok Sabha to challenge the claim and asked whether Parliament was misled or the market regulator was "fast asleep" as investors were "duped".

RBI tightening on unsecured loans: White goods firms fear margin squeeze

RBI tightening on unsecured loans: White goods firms fear margin squeeze

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Consumer durables retailers and manufacturers may end up bearing the cost of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) tightening on easy personal loans, as their margins are expected to be impacted by higher borrowing costs. During the recently passed festival season, consumer durables companies started offering longer tenure loans, zero down payments, and zero interest on a wider assortment of products than ever before, making the products more affordable. While 18- and 24-month easy monthly instalment (EMI) options were available earlier, companies offered them only on select products; now, they are being extended to a larger section of products.

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder sent to 14-day judicial custody

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The investigating officer of the Delhi police, in the remand application, had sought custodial interrogation of the accused saying it was required to identify the persons to whom the alleged siphoned off money was transferred and to ascertain the purpose of creating the shell companies.

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Three entities are at the centre of this controversy: The Brazilian government, Bharat Biotech and a Singapore-based company called Madison Biotech.

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Phantom FDI refers to investments that pass through shell companies that have no real business activities and are tailor-made to cut tax liabilities.

Russia increases shelling as advance on Kyiv makes little progress

Russia increases shelling as advance on Kyiv makes little progress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Fighting in Ukraine has so far pushed more than 500,000 people across the country's borders, according to the United Nations refugee agency.

It's roll back time at Sebi

It's roll back time at Sebi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

After initiating stern action against 331 companies, the market regulator seems willing to revoke its stringent restrictions for some entities.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

More than 680,000 registered companies have 'closed' down in India

More than 680,000 registered companies have 'closed' down in India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Maharashtra and Delhi lead the pack of states in terms of absolute number, with 142,425 and 125,937 closed companies, respectively.

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

4 luxury SUVs and documents indicating 'benami' assets of Rs 300 crore have been recovered during income tax raids.

Vodafone-like deals to be taxed in India in future

Vodafone-like deals to be taxed in India in future

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Jaitley sets condition of 50% assets for applicability of capital gain tax.

Wealthy Indians shell out over 3% of income on donations

Wealthy Indians shell out over 3% of income on donations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Wealthy Indians shelled out 3.1 per cent of their total income on charitable donations in 2011 and more than half pledged to give even more this year, says a study by global business consultancy Bain & Company.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

1,300 listed firms did not file annual results

1,300 listed firms did not file annual results

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

911 have been traced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), while the rest of the 402 are not traceable on the bourses

I-T finds Shell undervaluing shares by Rs 15,201 cr

I-T finds Shell undervaluing shares by Rs 15,201 cr

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Vodafone too has undervaluing its shares by Rs 1,308.91 crore.

I-T sleuths raid unrecognised political parties across India

I-T sleuths raid unrecognised political parties across India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The income tax department on Wednesday conducted raids in multiple states as part of a pan-India tax evasion probe against certain registered unrecognised political parties (RUPP) and their alleged dubious financial transactions, official sources said.

Shell's Hazira terminal to sell gas by 2004-end

Shell's Hazira terminal to sell gas by 2004-end

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Royal/Dutch Shell on Friday said its $600 million liquefied natural gas import and regassification terminal at Hazira will be commissioned in the second half of 2004 and hoped to make available gas at very competitive price by the year end.