Multi-crore ponzi scheme exposed in Karnataka: Over 40,000 investors duped in Shivananda Neelannavar fraud caseThe CID has exposed a massive Rs 2,400 crore Ponzi scheme run by Shivananda Neelannavar, defrauding over 40,000 investors. A significant po...
07 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
CBI arrests two main accused in Uttarakhand LUCC chit fund scamThe CBI has apprehended two key figures in the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam. Kishan Jain and Pankaj Jain were arrested in Mumbai. Over o...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Bihar hits a rare earth mineral jackpot: Cobalt found in Banka, gold in Jamui, says state ministerBihar rare earth minerals discovery: Bihar is poised to join India's rare minerals race with the discovery of cobalt, titanium, and rare ea...
21 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yetIndia boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with ...
18 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Bengaluru landlord seeks 33% rent hike, US woman compares with 3 to 5% rise, sparks debateAn American woman in Bengaluru is raising alarms about steep rent hikes. Her landlord demanded a 33 percent increase, threatening eviction....
06 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Delhi HC closes case concerning law banning unregulated deposit schemesThe petitioner had moved the high court in April 2020, claiming that in spite of the law coming into force in 2019, the Delhi government wa...
17 Oct, 2022, 02.20 PM IST
Bill introduced in Lok Sabha to check ponzi schemesThe Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 will replace the Ordinance on the same.
20 Jul, 2019, 07.26 PM IST
All about the Unregulated Deposit Schemes OrdinanceThe govt has promulgated the Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance 2019 to curb ponzi schemes that dupe people.
27 Feb, 2019, 11.45 PM IST
Unregulated Deposit Ordinance bans only Ponzi schemes not regulated depositsTo curb menace of Ponzi schemes, President Ram Nath Kovind last week promulgated the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Ordinance 2019.
26 Feb, 2019, 07.54 AM IST
Unregulated deposit ordinance to lead to creation of central repository of registered firms: Rajiv KumarThe repository will help put a check on illicit deposit-taking activities that dupe the poor and the financially illiterate of their hard-e...
22 Feb, 2019, 06.10 PM IST
President promulgates Unregulated Deposit Scheme OrdinanceThe Ordinance will help put a check on illicit deposit taking activities like Saradha scam and Rose Valley chit fund scam.
21 Feb, 2019, 10.30 PM IST
Cabinet approves amendments to Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes BillThe bill provides for severe punishment and heavy pecuniary fines to act as deterrent
06 Feb, 2019, 09.38 PM IST
Parliamentary panel for stringent punishment to deal with unregulated deposit schemesThe bill proposes to ban deposit takers from promoting, operating, issuing advertisements or accepting deposits in any unregulated deposit ...
03 Jan, 2019, 07.15 PM IST
Government introduces bill to check unregulated deposits, prescribes 10-yr jailThe bill also proposes setting up of competent authorities by state governments to ensure repayment of deposits in the event of default by ...
18 Jul, 2018, 06.43 PM IST
Assured return offers by realtors and jewellers to be treated as PonziMany realtors offer "assured returns" of 12-14% till possession. Offers from jewellers allow consumers to pay 11 instalments while the 12th...
22 Feb, 2018, 06.12 PM IST
Government proposes stringent law to check ponzi, unregulated depositsThe Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave its approval to introduce Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill,...
20 Feb, 2018, 11.57 PM IST