Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with traders and industry representatives on Budget 2020 in Bengaluru today. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that except for some
Nearly 33,000 first-time entrepreneurs set-up these many small businesses in past five years in India – The Financial Express
The programme was developed to encourage entrepreneurship among the marginalised communities. Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Around 21,900 enterprises were set up by beneficiaries trained
Making auditors accountable | Business Standard Editorials
The role of auditors has come under significant scrutiny in recent years with the emergence of high-profile corporate frauds. The auditors are expected to protect the interests of stakeholders
RBI manna for MSME sector can spur demand, says CRISIL SME Tracker | Business Standard News
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at its February 6 meeting made several announcements to spur credit flow to
Reverse CIRP: It is too early for realtors facing insolvency to cheer | Business Standard Column
The reverse corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP), the latest concept being experimented with upon a suggestion of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), has
Are regulators expecting too much from audit? | Business Standard Column
On February 6, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued a consultation paper on the independence and accountability of auditors. The last date for submission
MCA’s proposal to curb non-audit services will affect small firms: Experts | Business Standard Column
On February 7, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the self-regulatory body for audit profession, had its 70th Annual Day bash at a five-star
Permit dissent: Justice Chandrachud takes a compelling look at the heart of our dialogue-based democracy–Times of India
s the chief guest of the 10th convocation of the Gujarat National Law University on Saturday, Justice DY Chandrachud of the Supreme Court had notable
Lack of understanding of financial products hindering MSME: Official – business news – Hindustan Times
The lack of basic understanding of financial products and services is hindering the progress of MSMEs, a senior RBI official has said. Micro, small and
Green shoots of recovery need to sustain: Shaktikanta Das – business news – Hindustan Times
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shaktikanta Das during the RBI Central Board of Directors’
Moody’s revises India GDP forecast to 5.4 pc in 2020–Deccan Chronicle
Moody’s Investors Service on Monday revised its growth forecasts for India to 5.4 per cent for 2020 calendar year and 5.8 per cent for 2021,
DEA had red flagged possible risks over IL&FS crisis in 2018 – The Economic Times
The government is conducting resolution process of IL&FS based on the principles enunciated in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. It has appointed retired Supreme Court
A better democracy by fiat? No chance–Economic Times
The Supreme Court has directed all political parties to justify, on their websites, social media and a national newspaper and a regional newspaper, their choice
Coronavirus could damage global economic growth in 2020: IMF – The Financial Express
But the world should be concerned “about sluggish growth” impacted by uncertainty, said the IMF chief. The coronavirus epidemic could damage global economic growth this
Coronavirus: China’s response to economic shock to decide world economy’s course of action – The Financial Express
The People’s Bank of China could further cut the proportion of deposits banks must hold as reserves. The broad policy direction for many of the
Amendment to Customs Act to confuse traders | Business Standard Column
The government, through the Finance Bill, 2020 (Clause 108), has proposed to amend the Customs Act, 1962, introducing a new Chapter V AA (Section 28DA)
The unintended fallout of RBI’s loose money | Business Standard Column
When economic growth falls, the customary expectation is that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would cut interest rates. And indeed, all mainstream economists, especially
Law on temporary workers to fee on telecom towers, here’re key court orders | Business Standard Column
SC to review law on temporary workers The Supreme Court has decided to revisit the law on regularisation of temporary and daily workers as its
Why stimulus has failed to lift the economy–Times of India
India is going through its slowest three-year growth period since the Asian Financial crisis. GDP growth is now estimated at 6.1% in 2018-19, 5% in
Bad to worse [ Telecom ] | The Indian Express
Despite knowing that telcos are struggling, rather than reconsider the licence regime, and the statutory levies, the government now hopes to extract a staggering Rs
