Sebi Runs Lean Again as 2 Whole-time Member Positions Remain Vacant

‘Periods of vacancy, which have become more common in recent years, can affect the pace of decision-making.’ Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters With the government yet to fill two vacant positions on the board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India

ED offers Flipkart to close FEMA violation case by paying penalty

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is learnt to have offered the option of closing a FEMA violation case against e-commerce major Flipkart if the Walmart group firm admits its mistake and pays a penalty, sources aware of the development said. Photograph:

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Stock market investors this week would track the renewed tariff tensions between the US and China, domestic inflation data, besides, quarterly earnings from blue-chips HCL Tech, Infosys and Reliance Industries would also drive the momentum in equities, analysts said. Illustration:

NSE faces around 170 mn cyberattacks daily!

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) faces around 170 million cyberattacks daily, requiring a dedicated team of “cyber warriors” to work around the clock to ensure uninterrupted operations. Photograph: ANI Photo The NSE recorded its highest-ever 40 crore (400 million) cyberattacks

Equity MF inflows fell 9% in Sep; gold, silver ETFs dazzled

Net inflows into equity mutual funds (MFs) moderated for the second straight month in September, declining 9 per cent during the month to Rs 30,422 crore. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The slowdown came as redemptions from active equity schemes rose 30

PE inflow in Indian real estate drops 15% in Q2

Private equity investments in Indian real estate dropped 15 per cent in July-September to $819 million amid global uncertainties, according to property consultant Anarock. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The private equity (PE) inflow stood at $967 million in the year-ago period.

Indian exporters likely to gain from US-China trade war escalation: Experts

The escalating trade war between the US and China is expected to benefit Indian exporters in increasing their shipments to the American market, according to experts. Photograph: Tatiana Meel/Reuters Federation of Indian Export Organisations president S C Ralhan said that

From 35 To 6: NITI Aayog’s Tax Trim Plan

While the new income tax law replaces the Income Tax Act, 1961 and omits 13 offences, 35 actions and omissions continue to attract criminal liability under 13 provisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy Niti.gov.in   NITI Aayog on Friday released the second

Auto: Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Amidst growing competition and global softening of EV demand, its India entry was due for a long time and that finally happened sometime back although yet again the approach was different. Photographs: Somnath Chatterjee Tesla is a name which transcends

TCS launches AI hub in London; to create 5K UK jobs in 3 years

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday announced the launch of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, and said its continued investments in the UK will create 5,000 new jobs across the country over the next