Bhavini Mishra, Khushboo Tiwari

Stories by Bhavini Mishra, Khushboo Tiwari

Fine must be limited to jurisdiction where product is made: Apple to HC

Fine must be limited to jurisdiction where product is made: Apple to HC

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The Delhi high court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Apple Inc's plea challenging recent amendments to the Competition Act that allow penalties to be based on a company's global turnover.

Global turnover penalty on Apple could cost $38bn

Global turnover penalty on Apple could cost $38bn

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

iPhone maker tells Delhi HC the antitrust watchdog has no jurisdiction to consider its global turnover.

50,000 Kids Await Justice

50,000 Kids Await Justice

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Without urgent corrective steps, the system meant to ensure safety, dignity, and rehabilitation for children in conflict with the law will remain overburdened, under-resourced, and unable to deliver justice in time.

As algo trading rises, Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls

As algo trading rises, Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2025

The rise of algorithmic and high-frequency trading brings efficiency but also demands robust risk controls, real-time monitoring and compliance safeguards, Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey told the Morningstar Investment Conference India 2025.

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax.

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2025

Taming the animal called AI in its many avatars will clearly remain a work in progress.

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

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

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2025

'Periods of vacancy, which have become more common in recent years, can affect the pace of decision-making.'

Sebi's Valid UPI Initiative Sees Hiccups

Sebi's Valid UPI Initiative Sees Hiccups

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

The new UPI IDs will follow formats such as abc.bkr@validhdfc or xyz.mf@validhdfc. For easier recognition, they will also carry a white 'thumbs up' icon inside a green triangle.

CCI to NCLAT: No player close to WhatsApp in terms of revenue, assets

CCI to NCLAT: No player close to WhatsApp in terms of revenue, assets

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that no internet intermediary could come close to WhatsApp in terms of revenues as well as assets.

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that a bank's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme cannot be invoked as a matter of right and that borrowers must strictly comply with its mandatory conditions, including upfront payment of a specified portion of dues, to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has planned a slew of further relaxations to facilitate easier registrations of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), including a common know-your-client (KYC) and smoother documentation through India digital signature.

WhatsApp to NCLAT: CCI exceeded powers, ruled onprivacy

WhatsApp to NCLAT: CCI exceeded powers, ruled onprivacy

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

"All they have done in their entire report is privacy regulation," counsel appearing for WhatsApp told the appellate tribunal.

WhatsApp User Data Belongs To Us: Meta Tells NCLAT

WhatsApp User Data Belongs To Us: Meta Tells NCLAT

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2025

'By leveraging user data from WhatsApp, Meta can enhance its technology.' 'It (user data) is collected by me, it's my personal property. Shall I give it to my competitors?'

Sebi allows co-investment window inside AIFs

Sebi allows co-investment window inside AIFs

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will let Category-I and-II alternative investment funds (AIFs) run a dedicated "co-investment" (CIV) scheme for accredited investors, doing away with an earlier requirement of a separate portfolio-manager licence. The rules notified on Monday are aimed at reducing compliance burden for the AIF managers.

SEBI Stands Firm Against Jane Street

SEBI Stands Firm Against Jane Street

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

'The investigation is at a very critical stage. We are not going to give every single document.'

Jane Street Officials To Meet Sebi Soon

Jane Street Officials To Meet Sebi Soon

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

'The hearing is not adversarial but inquisitorial in nature -- it allows Sebi to examine the context, the strategy, and the intent behind the trades, particularly when algorithmic and expiry-day trading are involved.'

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2025

'Market momentum and investor interest are at unprecedented levels, making this the opportune moment.'

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2025

'We have carried out a big search operation on a big name in this industry.'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2025

'The quality of justice is directly linked to the quality of judges -- if that suffers, justice delivery suffers.'

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd's (DHFL) former promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan for five years from the securities market for alleged diversion of funds. They have also been barred from holding any key position in a listed company.