Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-s-plastic-straw-ban-to-curb-pollution-leaves-indian-consumers-thirsty-122072000116_1.html With 19 single-use plastic items banned from July 1, including the straws, companies including Dabur India Ltd. and Parle Agro Pvt, have been
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*Google relaxes Play Store fee in Europe – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/google-relaxes-play-store-fee-in-europe/article65658601.ece Google announces non-gaming app developers can offer EEA users an alternative to Play’s billing system After facing backlash from developers, Google on Tuesday
Banks want special recovery tribunals for high-value debts – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/banks-want-special-recovery-tribunals-for-high-value-debts/article65657565.ece Over 1.6 lakh cases pending at debt recovery tribunals as at February 2022 Banks have petitioned the Finance Ministry to set up special debt
*In 2021, over 1.6 lakh Indians renounced citizenship – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/in-2021-over-16-lakh-indians-renounced-citizenship/article65658065.ece?homepage=true India The Hindu Bureau NEW DELHI July 19, 2022 22:24 IST Updated: July 19, 2022 22:39 IST The Hindu Bureau NEW DELHI July 19, 2022 22:24
*The five-day work week might be fading away – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-five-day-work-week-might-be-fading-away/article65655152.ece Instead, an old idea, a four-day work week, could become a reality, shaping the future of staff engagement ‘A four-day work week for
*Cart before the horse: on bail law in India – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/cart-before-the-horse-on-bail-law-in-india/article65654741.ece Police should not arrest first and then fish for a possible offence Police should not arrest first and then fish for a possible
*Unicorn on a bike: how Rapido fought Ola and Uber to win big in small rides – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/technology-and-startups/unicorn-on-a-bike-how-rapido-fought-ola-and-uber-to-win-big-in-small-rides/primearticleshow/92963964.cms SynopsisThe latest Swiggy-led funding round put Rapido’s valuation around USD830 million. This is impressive for a startup that survived on just USD2 million
*Uber adds safety net: Riders can now share live location updates with cops | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/new-uber-safety-feature-shares-live-location-updates-with-police-122071801163_1.html Riders or drivers will be able to share their live location along with their name and contact details at the swipe of a
*Priority is that buyers should get flats: Supreme Court on Amrapali row | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/priority-that-buyers-should-get-flats-supreme-court-on-amrapali-row-122071801115_1.html The Supreme Court Monday clarified that its priority is that hassled home buyers of Amrapali Group of companies get their homes and thereafter
*India’s rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-rising-medical-devices-imports-hurt-small-and-medium-units-122071801395_1.html China accounts for about one-fifth of FY22 numbers; 41% surge overall The reason Chinese imports rose is that several traders realised that it
*India accounts for more than 13% of global start-up layoffs – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/india-accounts-for-more-than-13-of-global-start-up-layoffs/article65654197.ece Data for April-July show start-ups downsize, rethink expansion as funds dry up Start-ups have been facing a tough time since the last quarter
*****Independent directors not liable for the acts of the company: Bombay HC – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/independent-directors-not-liable-for-the-acts-of-the-company-bombay-hc/article65654246.ece In two different orders, the Court observed that simply because a person is a director of a company does not make him liable
*War effect: India’s pharma exports to Russia down 24% in April–May period – The Hindu BusinessLine
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*******RBI’s low dividend payout raises concerns – The Hindu BusinessLine
lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rbis-low-dividend-payout-raises-concerns/article65655432.ece It shows up poor risk management of forex reserves, such as relying on dollar sales in domestic forex market to book profit The
*****Cautious optimism – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/inflation-may-be-moderating-and-growth-showing-resilience-but-cad-is-a-concern/article65655206.ece Inflation may be moderating and growth showing resilience, but CAD is a concern On both the growth and inflation fronts, the Indian economy
*HC grant Bail to CA in case of alleged negligence in stock audit & Fraud–TAXGURU.IN
Clipped from: https://taxguru.in/chartered-accountant/hc-grant-bail-ca-case-alleged-negligence-stock-audit-fraud.html Sunil Bhatia Vs Serious Fraud Investigation Office (Delhi High Court) Since the ex-promoters/directors and similarly situated chartered accountants have been granted bail, there
*Can a chartered accountant sign a Provisional Financial Statement?–TAXGURU.IN
Clipped from: https://taxguru.in/chartered-accountant/chartered-accountant-sign-provisional-financial-statement.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email As per Clause (3) of part 1 of second schedule of ICAI Act 1949 -A chartered accountant in practice shall be deemed to
*Over 2 lakh retail investors exit LIC, but holding increases marginally – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/over-2-lakh-retail-investors-exit-lic-but-holding-increases-marginally/article65653812.ece As many as 4,000 NRIs entered the insurance major last quarter Over two lakh small investors have exited from Life Insurance Corporation of
*****Going on eighty: Rupee continues to test new lows against US dollar | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/going-on-eighty-rupee-continues-to-test-new-lows-against-us-dollar-122071700700_1.html It’s too early to say if the central bank’s recent measures will offer relief any time soon Photo: iStock. The Financial Stability Report (FSR,
*Strongest dollar in a generation upends global economy, devalues currencies | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/strongest-dollar-in-a-generation-upends-global-economy-devalues-currencies-122071700950_1.html The greenback is affecting everything from cost of an overseas vacation to profitability of MNCs US companies with large international operations are taking