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Essar Steel bid: Trouble brews for ArcelorMittal

Essar Steel bid: Trouble brews for ArcelorMittal

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Seeking ArcelorMittal be declared ineligible to bid for Essar Steel, the petition cited Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code which bars promoters of defaulting companies from bidding for stressed assets.

How oil cos plan to cut adulteration and diversion of fuel

How oil cos plan to cut adulteration and diversion of fuel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The tankers carrying fuel from terminals to dealer outlets would not just have global positioning system (GPS) tracking but also an electronic key (e-key).

IBC: A game changer

IBC: A game changer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'By not only decriminalising routine business failures, but by ensuring that institutional lending and corporate rescue frameworks are strengthened via the IBC, the prime minister has ensured there is no room anymore for the proverbial 'reckless, prodigal debtor',' notes Sanju Verma.

PNB scam: Senior Nirav Modi official Vipul Ambani arrested

PNB scam: Senior Nirav Modi official Vipul Ambani arrested

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday also raided 20 premises linked to Gitanjali Gems promoter Mehul Choksi and suspected shell firms in connection with an alleged tax evasion case against them, official sources said.

Anti-CAA protesters accuse cops of snatching blankets

Anti-CAA protesters accuse cops of snatching blankets

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

On the lines of Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, around 50 women along with children have been squatting near the Clock Tower in Lucknow's old quarters. The women protesters alleged that blankets provided to them by some organisations were taken away by police. The police dismissed the allegations.

Pvt cos take cue from govt's fuel price cut

Pvt cos take cue from govt's fuel price cut

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

The threat of being priced out of the market by state-owned oil marketing companies has forced the private sector players to also opt for price cuts of auto fuels.

US oil giants eye Indian energy sector

US oil giants eye Indian energy sector

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

More than 70 global energy firms, including ExxonMobil, Chevron Texaco, Conoco Phillip, BHP and Shell, lined up in Houston to have a sneak preview of India's latest offering of oil and gas blocks under the New Exploration Licensing Policy.

Sebi okays open offer: Fight for Fame to intensify

Sebi okays open offer: Fight for Fame to intensify

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Both RMW and Inox had got into a tussle over acquiring Fame in February, and now analysts say the company which shells out more to shareholders will corner the shares.

Nokia protests against Indian tax probe

Nokia protests against Indian tax probe

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

India is crucial for Nokia's attempt to hold on to global market share.

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

While experts claimed that Patanjali's Swadeshi messaging app was removed form Google Play over security concerns, Kimbho declared that it was removed because of heavy traffic.

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The Chinese thought India would back off. 'They did not expect such a firm Indian response to their expansionist manoeuvre.'

Now, pay more auto insurance

Now, pay more auto insurance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Insurers are all set to raise premium. Rates may increase 40-50 per cent for commercial vehicles and 20-25 per cent for private vehicles.

Wipro, Tata Comm must sell shares to meet new norms

Wipro, Tata Comm must sell shares to meet new norms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The promoters of large companies such as Wipro and Tata Communications will have to shell out more stake to comply with the public shareholding norms after the Sebi said capital issued outside India would not be accounted for in the calculation of "public shareholding".

Why the US navy's actions must worry India

Why the US navy's actions must worry India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'I do not agree that the intent was to send a political message to China that the US treats friends and foes alike.' 'In any case, such acts do not ruffle a feather in China,' observes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The oil crisis could not have come at a worse time for the Modi government as its tax collection has fallen short of its 2020-2021 target by Rs 5.2 lakh crore.

CEOs, lawyers want action on 'tax terrorism'

CEOs, lawyers want action on 'tax terrorism'

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Chanda Kochhar, managing director of ICICI Bank, says the new government must take effective action bringing clarity around tax laws.

Want to cut petrol bill? Check out these tips!

Want to cut petrol bill? Check out these tips!

Rediff.com20 May 2011

If drivers apply some common sense approaches, fuel bills can come down considerably.

Want to cut petrol bill? Check out these tips!

Want to cut petrol bill? Check out these tips!

Rediff.com20 May 2011

If drivers apply some common sense approaches, fuel bills can come down considerably.

Modi wants to create a new normal

Modi wants to create a new normal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'Gloom is nowhere in sight, with healthy foreign exchange reserves, a strong rupee, healthy tax collections, corruption and crony capitalism under check,' argues Gopal Krishna Agrawal.

SC declines stay on rural development tax

SC declines stay on rural development tax

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

A bench, comprising Chief Justice S H Kapadia and Justices K S Radhakrishnan and Swatanter Kumar, directed the companies to pay Rs 1,200 crore as the amount due for the state government.

A presidential dilemma within the BJP

A presidential dilemma within the BJP

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The BJP senior leadership is putting together a case for the continuance of Amit Shah as party president despite the humiliating defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, says Aditi Phadnis

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kwid has been a success in the country with the company having already retailed over 1.65 lakh units of the model since its launch last year.

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Google will be able to co-relate data from the first click to the final delivery of product. This kind of knowledge is invaluable, something which even Amazon does not have.

Terrorism risk cover only a step away

Terrorism risk cover only a step away

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Because of the terrorism insurance pool created after the terror strikes in the US, insurers said, costs will be manageable for Indian companies and they will continue to get risk covers. The Insurance Regulatory Developmental Authority has mandated all general insurance companies be allied to a common pool for terrorism insurance. So, premium of terrorism insurance collected by all general insurance companies flows into a common pool.

Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used car? Read this

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about its condition, you also have to think about whether the price you are offering is anywhere close to its true value, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Before the mega merger, Idea may have to liberalise spectrum held by Voda

Before the mega merger, Idea may have to liberalise spectrum held by Voda

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Idea may have to shell out Rs 4,500 crore in cash

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 2

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 2

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Pink-ball first Test between Australia and India, in Adelaide, on Friday.

Can Modi ride the demonetisation tiger?

Can Modi ride the demonetisation tiger?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

'The government's principal aim should be to reduce the volume of cash transactions.' 'That would bring more of the Indian economy within the purview of taxation.' 'The current downturn in economic activity due to a lack of adequate cash is likely to be limited to a year,'

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

If you think nobody will ever try to breach your data online get out of your shell. NOW!

Jawa drives down memory lane in push to future

Jawa drives down memory lane in push to future

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

And it's a strategy that seems to have paid off. Online booking for the motorcycle has been temporarily halted given the huge waiting list of buyers. Orders are still being taken at the dealerships, but the earliest one can expect a delivery is by the end of 2019, reports T E Narasimhan.

Nokia hopes Lumias will shine light on lost fortunes

Nokia hopes Lumias will shine light on lost fortunes

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The company will announce pricing and specific roll-out dates country by country when sales are due to begin.

New Mauritius tax treaty will not lead to drop in FDI: Jaitley

New Mauritius tax treaty will not lead to drop in FDI: Jaitley

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The amendment would help check round-tripping of funds and boost the domestic consumption, Jaitley added

ONGC lines up Rs 15K cr to revamp old equipment

ONGC lines up Rs 15K cr to revamp old equipment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

The revamping will start with its assets in Assam. The company will soon float tenders worth Rs 2,500 crore, a senior company executive said. ONGC has three fields in Assam - Rudrasagar, Lakwa and Geleki. The Rudrasagar field is almost 40 years old.

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

L&T -- which has two subsidiaries L&T Infotech and L&T Technology Services -- is keen to bring Mindtree under its fold to exponentially raise its client base and product offering.

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Two organisations tracking tax violations and money laundering worldwide identify totally different sets of countries for lack of financial transparency.

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nike Inc and some other big international companies face a grilling over their powerful role in Brazilian soccer.

DeMo: Jaitley's Report Card

DeMo: Jaitley's Report Card

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'It is common knowledge that cash is anonymous.' 'When demonetisation was implemented, one of the intended objectives was to put identity on the cash holdings in the economy.' 'With the return of Rs 15.28 lakh crore in the formal banking system, the almost entire cash holding of the economy now has an address.' 'It is no more anonymous,' says Arun Jaitley.

Will you buy the Pulsar 200 NS at Rs 94k? DISCUSS

Will you buy the Pulsar 200 NS at Rs 94k? DISCUSS

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The much-awaited Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS is all set to hit the showrooms. The flipside? It will cost you over Rs 94k. The question is would you be interested in shelling that kind of money on a Bajaj? DISCUSS.

Your foreign travel is COSTLIER now! Here's why

Your foreign travel is COSTLIER now! Here's why

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The depreciating rupee against dollar is burning a bigger hole in the pockets of Indians travelling abroad with travel firms hiking charges to offset the impact.