RBI relaxes some import/forex rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised the procedure for facilitating the import of rough diamonds (termed roughs in the trade) Read more »

One fire doesn’t lead to insolvency

The embers of litigation over insurance died down in the Supreme Court last week after 30 years Read more »

Teething troubles in new regime

Corporate India shares its experience as it gears up for a new company law regime Read more »

Is board evaluation a reality now?

The review will not be effective unless the appointment process is changed, not only on paper but in practice, too Read more »

Merchanting needs more RBI realism

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its guidelines for merchanting trade transactions, in response to representations from the trade. Yet, even after the revision, the dispensation is short of the... Read more »

Tenants stall Sarfaesi action

In a large batch of appeals moved by tenants of properties mortgaged to banks, the Supreme Court last week stated that the Securitisation Act (Sarfaesi) will prevail over the provisions of... Read more »

Needed devolving in excise rules

The deterrent was to withdraw the facility of monthly payment of duties, making it compulsory for the assessee to pay excise duty for each consignment at the time of removal of goods Read more »

Are you ready for the change?

Business Standard takes a look at corporate India's preparedness for the new company law regime which comes into effect on April 1. Experts share their insights on the challenges ahead Read more »

‘Sunset clause’ in exemption notification not a must

Timeless exemption notification have no time limit, and the government can terminate the notification any time Read more »

Interest payable on TDS refund

A weekly selection of key court orders Read more »