The case of missing regulators

Govt should focus on having regulators in mining, coal, highways, railways, and empowering existing ones Read more »

‘Govt needs adequate support from MNCs’

India's first bilateral APA was recently signed with Japan Read more »

‘Bilateral APAs eliminate double taxation’

According to the APA-related frequently asked questions (FAQs), no bilateral APAs are currently permissible in the absence of Article 9 in the respective double taxation avoidance agreement between India and the respective... Read more »

How to make Budget 2015-16 investment-friendly

Stability has been a major consideration for the promotion of investment in India and for 'Make in India'. Read more »

Row over choice of arbitrators

Disputes arose over a works contract and the foreign firm invoked the arbitration clause Read more »

Labour woes ahead of reforms

Centre has set the ball rolling for radical changes in labour laws, instrumental to its 'Make in India' campaign Read more »

What to learn and unlearn from the US

Prior public consultations when making regulations should be a critical feature Read more »

Non-use of acquired land makes it invalid

It is not just under the old central Land Acquisition Act 1894, but even under state laws, land is acquired and not used for decades, making a mockery of the whole exercise.... Read more »

Does The Indian Contract Act need a re-look?

One of the oldest acts in Indian statute books, The Indian Contact Act, 1872, needs to recognise non-compete restrictions, bring more clarity in provisions for e-contracts, and regulate unfair terms of a... Read more »

When taxman comes calling on your bonus

If fringe benefit tax makes a comeback in the forthcoming Budget, there could be some tightening of tax evasion Read more »