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Videocon loan case: With Chanda Kochhar knocking HC’s door challenging termination, ICICI board’s actions are back in spotlight
Business

Videocon loan case: With Chanda Kochhar knocking HC’s door challenging termination, ICICI board’s actions are back in spotlight

The first time the case caught public attention, ICICI Bank and its board had fiercely defended Chanda Kochhar without carrying out a detailed probe into the merits of the case

ICICI Bank loan controversy: Law will take its own course, says Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das
Business

ICICI Bank loan controversy: Law will take its own course, says Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das

The role of the regulator is limited to looking at the violations of its regulations by individuals or groups, and act on the same, governor Shaktikanta Das

ICICI Bank loan controversy: Ambit of the probe should be widened, whistleblower Arvind Gupta tells Firstpost
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ICICI Bank loan controversy: Ambit of the probe should be widened, whistleblower Arvind Gupta tells Firstpost

Chanda Kochhar is not the only person to take the decision by herself in the board of ICICI Bank, says Gupta

Chanda Kochhar steps down: A timeline of Videocon loan controversy that led to ICICI Bank CEO's departure
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Chanda Kochhar steps down: A timeline of Videocon loan controversy that led to ICICI Bank CEO's departure

An anonymous whistle blower's had alleged that Kochhar did not adhere to provisions relating to "code of conduct" of ICICI Bank

Innovate India: Solving homegrown problems can help businesses steer towards global markets and 6 bn consumers
Business

Innovate India: Solving homegrown problems can help businesses steer towards global markets and 6 bn consumers

In the world’s sixth-largest economy, ‘innovate or stagnate’ is increasingly becoming a part of the development plank, and that can prep Indian firms for an eventual global push.

ICICI Bank's board loves CEO Chanda Kochhar; that love has cost the banking giant dearly
Business

ICICI Bank's board loves CEO Chanda Kochhar; that love has cost the banking giant dearly

ICICI Bank's handling of the Videocon loan row puts out a major lesson for corporations, on how not to handle a looming corporate governance crisis.

ICICI Bank board to blame for letting Chanda Kochhar hold her position despite controversy, say corporate governance experts
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ICICI Bank board to blame for letting Chanda Kochhar hold her position despite controversy, say corporate governance experts

The ICICI Bank board’s duty is to look out for the bank and do right by the lender. Instead, it chose to stand by long-serving boss Chanda Kochhar.

Videocon loan row: ICICI Bank's Board names Sandeep Bakhshi as COO; Chanda Kochhar to go on indefinite leave
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Videocon loan row: ICICI Bank's Board names Sandeep Bakhshi as COO; Chanda Kochhar to go on indefinite leave

ICICI Bank boss Chanda Kochhar volunteers to go on leave till the Justice BN Srikrishna probe ends. That enquiry was instituted to examine allegations of conflict of interest against Kochhar.

Whistleblower in ICICI-Videocon case levels new allegations against Kochhar in letter to prime minister
Business

Whistleblower in ICICI-Videocon case levels new allegations against Kochhar in letter to prime minister

Whistleblower Arvind Gupta claims Essar Group used Mauritius-based front companies to round-trip Rs 453 crore to Deepak Kochhar's NuPower Renewables

ICICI Bank Board meeting today; CEO Chanda Kochhar loan issue may come up
Business

ICICI Bank Board meeting today; CEO Chanda Kochhar loan issue may come up

Although the ICICI Bank board meeting agenda is limited to financial results, some board members may raise the issue of corporate governance, sources said, adding that it is up to the Chairman M K Sharma to allow deviation from the scheduled agenda.

Videocon loan row: Banking Regulation Act may absolve Chanda Kochhar; but shouldn't ICICI Bank stop clinging to technicalities?
Business

Videocon loan row: Banking Regulation Act may absolve Chanda Kochhar; but shouldn't ICICI Bank stop clinging to technicalities?

Clinging to loopholes in the law is the hallmark of those who evade laws. People had high expectations of ICICI Bank boss Chanda Kochhar.

ICICI Videocon loan controversy: Why being silent won't help repair Chanda Kochhar's damaged reputation
Business

ICICI Videocon loan controversy: Why being silent won't help repair Chanda Kochhar's damaged reputation

Kochhar, once celebrated as a leading banker, might have to face some flustered board members this week, who could meet to discuss the way ahead for her.

BJP Delhi MP Udit Raj seeks FIR against Chanda Kochhar in Videocon loan controversy
India

BJP Delhi MP Udit Raj seeks FIR against Chanda Kochhar in Videocon loan controversy

BJP's Delhi MP Udit Raj has written to the CBI, seeking the arrest of ICICI bank chief Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak for an alleged criminal conspiracy to squander public money running in thousands of crores of rupees through fake loans.

ICICI Bank says brother-in-law not a ‘relative' under Companies Act: The sorry state of corporate governance laws
Business

ICICI Bank says brother-in-law not a ‘relative' under Companies Act: The sorry state of corporate governance laws

ICICI's clarification about one's brother-in-law not being a 'relative' as per the Companies Act highlights a flaw in corporate governance practices adopted by Indian firms.

ICICI's Rs 3,250 cr loan to Videocon: Four important questions in the Dhoot-Kochhar matter
Business

ICICI's Rs 3,250 cr loan to Videocon: Four important questions in the Dhoot-Kochhar matter

To begin with, there is an apparent weak case against ICICI’s Kochhar, something the bank’s board has emphasised in its recent clarification.

Many winning Padma awards without any recommendation, says Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat'
India

Many winning Padma awards without any recommendation, says Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the recently conferred Padma Awardees and appreciated the fact that so many of them marked themselves out "without any recommendation"

With 10 awards to 11 nominees, Maharashtra tops states list in 2018 Padma awards
India

With 10 awards to 11 nominees, Maharashtra tops states list in 2018 Padma awards

With a total of the coveted 10 Padma awards to 11 nominees, Maharashtra has bagged the lion's share of the country's highest civilian awards in 2018.

Padma awards announced: List of eminent 85 includes music composer Ilaiyaraja, Indian captain MS Dhoni, Pankaj Advani
India

Padma awards announced: List of eminent 85 includes music composer Ilaiyaraja, Indian captain MS Dhoni, Pankaj Advani

Keeping its promise of honouring “unsung heroes”, the government on Thursday announced Padma Shri awards for personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularized tribal arts globally

Former RAW chief Rajinder Khanna appointed Deputy NSA, to succeed Arvind Gupta
India

Former RAW chief Rajinder Khanna appointed Deputy NSA, to succeed Arvind Gupta

Rajinder Khanna, former chief of the country's external intelligence agency RAW, was appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser. It is for the first time when both the NSA the and Deputy NSA is from intelligence agency background

'BJP forced Snapdeal to dump Aamir Khan': Party IT chief allegedly ordered online abuse
Politics

'BJP forced Snapdeal to dump Aamir Khan': Party IT chief allegedly ordered online abuse

The raging intolerance debate against actor Aamir Khan, which led to Snapdeal dropping him as a brand ambassador in February this year, was not a voluntary decision of the company.