India has retained its position as the top remittances receiving country with its diaspora sending about USD 69 billion back home in 2017, the World
GST: Taxing times – Circular No.42–Business Line–01.05.2018
Circular 42 has created more doubts Having absorbed the erstwhile Central Excise, Service Tax and VAT laws into its fold, the GST laws had to
How Aadhaar can work: Activists opposing private sector use throw out the baby with the bathwater–Times of India–01.05.2018
Well-meaning activists opposing private Aadhaar use are trying to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Inflammatory articles notwithstanding, there are genuine concerns with privacy
IBBI must thwart bankruptcy getting stymied–Economic Times–01.05.2018
The rules set to implement the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code would appear to be in conflict with the public policy goal of securing the highest
The myth of 15 million jobs | The Indian Express–01.05.2018
Surjit Bhalla has invented an estimate that 15 million jobs were created in 2017 (‘Robust job growth, not fake news,’ IE, April 28). This is
NCLAT to hear NuMetal, ArcelorMittal petition in Essar Steel case on May 17 | business news | Hindustan Times–01.05.2018
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday agreed to hear cross petitions filed by Essar Steel bidders NuMetal Ltd and ArcelorMittal India Ltd
‘India to lose if oil prices climb more’ – BUSINESS – The Hindu–30.04.2018
India, along with other emerging economies like Turkey and the Philippines, will be a loser if the recent oil price rise continues, according to a
RERA: 1 year of RERA: Not much has changed for the homebuyer – The Economic Times–30.04.2018
Most states only have an interim regulator while only 3 states Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab have established a permanent one so far. On May
Demonetisation, cash crunch wreck banks, economy: Experts, activists – The Financial Express–30.04.2018
Nearly a 100 major groups and several prominent experts have attacked the NDA government for the manner in which the banks and economy are being
RERA: Only three states have permanent regulator – The Financial Express–30.04.2018
Only 14 states have functional web portals, and just 20 have notified the rules. However, all the seven Union Territories have notified them. While the
Easing the burden: No filing of returns in new GST model – The Financial Express–30.04.2018
The system could allow the buyer to lock the invoice after which seller can’t edit/delete it, making it a confirmed liability of the seller. In
Resolving individual insolvency cases a distant dream | Business Standard Column–30.04.2018
The erstwhile regulatory system for liquidation or resolution or reconstruction of sick companies operated under fragmented laws. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can be regarded as a
The subversion of Aadhaar | Business Standard Column–30.04.2018
Let us get one thing out of the way: Aadhaar, or the Unique ID, as originally conceptualised, would have vastly increased the ability of the
From third-party rights to arbitration, here are the key court orders | Business Standard News–30.04.2018
Interim relief for tea garden workers The Supreme Court has asked four state governments to pay interim relief to tea estate workers, some of whom denied wages
Uncertainty over how RERA provisions will play out for realty firms in NCLT | Business Standard Column–30.04.2018
The Insolvency Law Committee in its review of the operations of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has sought to give a voice to stressed-out homeowners where
With an eye on polls, Centre plans mass campaign for flagship insurance schemes – Business Line–30.04.2018
Ahead of the General Elections next year, the government is likely to come out with a large-scale campaign for its mass financial inclusion schemes for
Travel insurance: A safety net while you fly – Business Line–30.04.2018
Worried about flight delay, baggage loss or medical emergency? Make sure you pack a travel insurance along with your baggage. A look at the options
‘Early initiation prevents ballooning of insolvency’ – Business Line–30.04.2018-R
IBC ensures minimum liquidation value for operational creditors: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board head In a bid to prevent chronic defaulters and fraudulent promoters from regaining
Govt mops up Rs 1.5 lakh crore additional tax, to chase 65 lakh non-filers – Times of India–30.04.2018
The Union government’s drive towards higher compliance has already helped it garner additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore in direct taxes during 2017-18 and get a
Rera: Biggest challenge is to keep builders compliant, says Maha Rera chief – Times of India–30.04.2018
As the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Authority Act completes one year of implementation, the biggest challenge is to keep the builders compliant of the