Governance pain of public banks

Dual regulation by the finance ministry and RBI, political influence in lending and appointment of board members have taken a toll on governance standards Read more »

Budget 2015 would also need reforms in Customs

One of the risks is to get swayed by the idea that exemptions bring popularity Read more »

TDS on payment to foreign consultant

A weekly selection of key court orders Read more »

Who’s to blame for the student loan crisis?

In a fairly unsurprising bit of news, researchers at the University of South Carolina recently conducted a study into mental health and student loans and found that yes, student loans aren’t great for... Read more »

Just say no to rent-to-own

There are a lot of times when renting makes sense. When you fly into a new city and you have a lot of traveling to do, rent a car. When you’re on... Read more »

Bumps ahead for Financial Code future

With many sections of the financial market unhappy about certain provisions of the FSLRC report, changes are likely in the modified draft Read more »

Three approaches to budget-making

The law governing manufacturing is replete with obsolescence on multiple counts Read more »

Triangular litigation over power tariff

There has been a spate of litigation between electricity generation and distribution companies, regulatory commissions and industrial consumers over tariff since the new Electricity Act came into force in 2003. The Supreme... Read more »

The price of a great Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world. It has historical roots that go all the way back to the 5th century AD. Like most modern holidays, it’s current, commercialized form is a... Read more »

How to opt out of nearly everything

The world is full of advertising. There are so many products and services crammed into the marketplace, each trying desperately to grab your attention. Sometimes it feels like there’s never a moment... Read more »