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Explained: How layoffs at Singapore tech firms are affecting Indians
World

Explained: How layoffs at Singapore tech firms are affecting Indians

Technology companies around the world and in Singapore — a major tech hub where many of the tech giants host their regional headquarters — are freezing hiring or downsizing in the face of sluggish consumer spending, higher interest rates and inflation

What is an AGM and what purpose does it serve?
India

What is an AGM and what purpose does it serve?

An AGM is a mandatory annual gathering of a company’s shareholders, where they discuss and vote on important company matters

Sanctions on Russia may result in impairment losses for Indian energy companies, says Moody's
Business

Sanctions on Russia may result in impairment losses for Indian energy companies, says Moody's

Indian firms have invested $16 billion in Russian assets such as the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas field in the far east

'Nation's eyes on us,' Tata Sons chairman tells Air India employees after takeover
India

'Nation's eyes on us,' Tata Sons chairman tells Air India employees after takeover

Following a competitive bidding process, the government had on 8 October sold Air India to Talace Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Tata Group's holding company, for Rs 18,000 crore

India's economy shows signs of recovery as restrictions ease, says Moody's Investors Service
Business

India's economy shows signs of recovery as restrictions ease, says Moody's Investors Service

In its August update to 'Global Macro Outlook 2021-22', Moody's retained India's growth forecast for the 2021 calendar year at 9.6 percent and seven percent for 2022

Saudi Arabia's PIF will invest Rs 11,367 crore in Jio; platform gets 11th investor after General Atlantic, Silver Lake among others
Business

Saudi Arabia's PIF will invest Rs 11,367 crore in Jio; platform gets 11th investor after General Atlantic, Silver Lake among others

Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, will invest Rs 11,367 crore for 2.32 percent of Jio Platforms, the eleventh investment in the Reliance Industries (RIL) digital unit in nine weeks.

L Catterton becomes tenth investor in Jio Platforms, picks 0.39% stake for Rs 1,894.5 crore; RIL's digital arm raises 1.04 lakh crore in seven weeks
Business

L Catterton becomes tenth investor in Jio Platforms, picks 0.39% stake for Rs 1,894.5 crore; RIL's digital arm raises 1.04 lakh crore in seven weeks

L Catterton, a consumer-focused private equity firm, picked 0.39 percent stake in Jio Platforms with an investment of Rs 1,894.50 crore, becoming the tenth investor in the Reliance Industries Limited's digital arm in seven weeks

Govt amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
Business

Govt amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure

The government has amended the norms whereby contributions by corporates to the PM CARES Fund will qualify as CSR spending under the companies law

SEBI asks listed companies to make disclosure about impact of coronavirus pandemic on business
Business

SEBI asks listed companies to make disclosure about impact of coronavirus pandemic on business

Markets regulator SEBI on Wednesday asked listed companies to make a disclosure about the impact of coronavirus pandemic on their business to investors and stakeholders in a timely and cogent manner

Companies need to be more diligent while choosing partners for implementing COVID-19 relief measures: EY report
Business

Companies need to be more diligent while choosing partners for implementing COVID-19 relief measures: EY report

With an increasing number of corporates mobilising resources to support the government address the COVID-19 threat, there is a greater need for due diligence by companies on the partners they choose to work with to implement the relief measures, consultancy firm EY said on Wednesday

Coronavirus Lockdown: Salary cut imminent; 27 out of top 100 companies can't sustain current wage bill, says Deloitte study
Business

Coronavirus Lockdown: Salary cut imminent; 27 out of top 100 companies can't sustain current wage bill, says Deloitte study

As many as 27 out of the top 100 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will not be able to sustain current wage bill if their revenue dip by 30 percent or more due to a nationwide lockdown and imminent salary cuts, a Deloitte study said

Coronavirus Outbreak: SEBI relaxes AGM deadline for certain companies; gives time till September-end
Business

Coronavirus Outbreak: SEBI relaxes AGM deadline for certain companies; gives time till September-end

Providing compliance relaxation amid the coronavirus pandemic, markets regulator SEBI on Thursday gave time till September-end to certain companies for conducting their annual general meetings

RBI 3-month EMI moratorium could provide Rs 2.1 lakh cr liquidity to companies: CRISIL Ratings
Business

RBI 3-month EMI moratorium could provide Rs 2.1 lakh cr liquidity to companies: CRISIL Ratings

The Reserve Bank of India's three-month suspension of EMIs could provide a liquidity breather of Rs 2.10 lakh crore if all corporates avail it, says a report

Income Tax Department sends e-mails to 1.72 lakh assessees over outstanding tax dues
Business

Income Tax Department sends e-mails to 1.72 lakh assessees over outstanding tax dues

The income tax department has sent e-mails to 1.72 lakh assessees, including start-ups, companies and individuals, who have outstanding tax demands as well as tax refunds asking them to provide as update on the payment

SEBI eases rules for companies on intimation to exchanges about board meetings
Business

SEBI eases rules for companies on intimation to exchanges about board meetings

Markets regulator SEBI on Friday eased compliance rules for listed companies with regard to prior intimation to stock exchanges about board meetings amid the extended nationwide lockdown to tackle coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus Outbreak: Govt appeals to top companies for contributions to PM-CARES fund
Business

Coronavirus Outbreak: Govt appeals to top companies for contributions to PM-CARES fund

Seeking more funds for the fight against coronavirus pandemic, the government has appealed to top corporates to make contributions to the PM-CARES Fund

Companies' expenditure to tackle coronavirus to be considered as CSR activity, says govt
Business

Companies' expenditure to tackle coronavirus to be considered as CSR activity, says govt

Spending by corporates to deal with the coronavirus outbreak will be considered as CSR activity under the companies law, the government said on Monday

Coronavirus outbreak: SEBI further relaxes compliance norms for listed firms; companies granted time till 30 June for filing financial results
Business

Coronavirus outbreak: SEBI further relaxes compliance norms for listed firms; companies granted time till 30 June for filing financial results

On Thursday, the SEBI gave a 45-day relaxation for companies to file their fourth-quarter results as well as an additional one-month time to submit their annual results.

SEBI gives 45-day relaxation to companies for filing Q4 results amid COVID-19 concerns
Business

SEBI gives 45-day relaxation to companies for filing Q4 results amid COVID-19 concerns

Markets regulator SEBI on Thursday gave relaxation of 45 days to companies for filing fourth-quarter financial results and a one-month extension to file results for 2019-20

Disclose reasons for delay in submission of financial results to stock exchanges within a day: SEBI tells cos
Business

Disclose reasons for delay in submission of financial results to stock exchanges within a day: SEBI tells cos

In case a company decides to delay the announcement of results prior to the due date, reasons have to be disclosed within one working day of taking such a decision, according to a SEBI circular