It is welcome that capital markets regulator Sebi has liberalised its norms for Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) with an Indian link. As the current account
Month: September 2018
First step towards National Healthcare–Economic Times–
Ayushman Bharat, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ranchi, is grand in vision and essential for a country like India. The rushed beginning will
Ayushman Bharat: 8 stunning facts about world’s largest healthcare scheme launched by PM Modi – The Financial Express
PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat: 8 stunning facts about world’s largest healthcare scheme PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat: Nearly seven months after first announced — Ayushman
Fluctuating rupee, regulations make real estate more lucrative for NRIs – The Financial Express
A fluctuating rupee, and introduction of various regulations to bring in transparency and accountability, are making real estate more lucrative for non-resident Indians (NRIs), experts
Across the Aisle: Five steps to Nirvana – The Financial Express
Across the Aisle: Five steps to Nirvana The government has tacitly acknowledged that the economy faces a crisis. The ‘crisis managers’ met with the Prime
How to prevent IBC from becoming a victim of its own success – The Economic Times–R
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has ushered in an era of swift resolutions and fair decisions with failing companies. On a recent Wednesday morning, the
To boost ease of doing biz, govt mulls ordinance to settle disputes faster | Business Standard News
Seeking to improve India’s ranking on ease of doing business index, the government is mulling an ordinance which provides for time-bound settlement of commercial disputes and make arbitrators accountable, a senior
Needed: A strategy to revive exports | Business Standard Column
At the heart of India’s growing exposure to potential external economic shock is the fact that the country is suffering a widening deficit in trade-related
Commerce Ministry rues steep decline in export credit – The Hindu BusinessLine
The Commerce Ministry has decided to take up with the RBI, the Finance Ministry and banks, the problems faced by exporters due to a sharp
Lessons from the slide of the rupee – The Hindu BusinessLine
Recent measures by the government will help in the short term. For the long term, greenfield FDI and non-oil exports are vital Our external sector
Banks led by SBI had asked ArcelorMittal to clear dues of two firms: NuMetal to SC – The Economic Times
Russia’s VTB Bank-promoted firm NuMetal, which was asked to establish its “subterfuge” charge against rival bidder ArcelorMittal, Wednesday told the Supreme Court that contrary to claims, a
mental illness: Mental illness to be covered under health insurance: Will premiums rise? – The Economic Times
The insurance regulator has issued a circular asking all insurers to offer medical insurance for the treatment of mental illness with immediate effect. Health insurance plans are
GSTN to find cause for dip in revenue: Sushil Kumar Modi – The Financial Express
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) would conduct an audit to find out the reasons for revenue shortfall in some states across the country, BiharDeputy
GST refunds: Already late, e-wallet to miss October deadline – The Financial Express
The roll-out of an e-wallet mechanism for exporters under the goods and services tax (GST) regime may be delayed again beyond the proposed date of
From Rs 2 cr to Rs 10 cr – CBIC think-tank for raising revenue limit for GST returns – The Financial Express
A think-tank within the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recommended that the revenue threshold for annual GST return be raised to
The Committee of Creditors ‘dharma’ should be maximisation with fairness – The Financial Express-R
Failure by a firm to service debt, which is otherwise known as insolvency, is an outcome of the market. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,
Insolvency–: Pay PF dues before repaying creditors, NCLT tells liquidator of Precision Fasteners – The Economic Times
In a significant order for employees of bankrupt companies, the National Company Law Tribunal has ordered the resolution professional handling liquidation of Mumbai-based Precision Fasteners to pay
What does BoP indicate – The Hindu BusinessLine
The rupee has been depreciating sharply this year, thanks to stress in external account. Here’s a closer look at some of the pain-points With the
Yes Bank CEO: Oh yes, you lost your CEO, for greater good: Why RBI said no to a full-term for Rana Kapoor
By Andy Mukherjee By denying a full three-year term to Yes BankNSE -29.04 % Chief Executive Officer Rana Kapoor, India’s banking regulator has sent stern messages to not one or
Tax Refund Regime | GST: Easier tax refund regime for exporters in the works
Govt may announce steps over next few days to streamline process & speed up repayments. The government is examining the tax refund mechanism for exporters under goods and services