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Exodus of workers, logistical hurdles hurting business, India Inc to govt

The issues formed key concerns raised by industry during a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held via video conference on Saturday

Wisdom for startups from grown-ups

Startups add value only if they build a sustainable business model. When will Indian startups understand this?

Corona confusion

Enforcement of lockdown should be sensible

Govt seeks tech-based proposals from Indian firms to curb Covid-19 pandemic

The proposals have to be submitted on or before March 27

Lack of reinsurance cover magnifies non-life insurers' Covid-19 worries

Indian companies have to take on a high commitment to shoulder the loss (stop loss) or else pay a high reinsurance premium

NPA norms may be eased, tax deferment likely in coronavirus healing touch

These are among the measures that could be discussed in the Covid-19 Economic Response Task Force

Earnings dip after coronavirus may test corporate India's resilience

Analysts see an immediate impact for companies in metals and mining, and oil and gas sectors

Stewardship code aims greater investor, India Inc engagement. Will it work?

Stewardship responsibilities include engaging investee companies on ma­tters ranging from corporate governance and financial performance to capital structure and strategy

Advertisers push inclusion cart on Women's Day but is it just tokenism?

Women's Day (March 8) saw brands across categories put their best gender-aware or 'woke' message forward. But in the clutter, the message is getting diluted.

Delhi riots underline why its important for businessmen to buy extra cover

A businessman, who owns a shop, factory, or godown can protect them by buying a standard fire and special perils policy. It provides cover against loss or damage due to riots, strikes

Overseas listings dry up as Indian companies eye domestic market

The decadal average of funds raised through this route is currently at its lowest on record

Cabinet approves proposal for overseas listing of Indian companies

Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas said the Act would have an enabling provision for listed as well as unlisted companies in India to list their shares abroad.

Coronavirus can hit Indian companies amid supply chain disruptions: Report

Coronavirus outbreak could cause a dent to the recovery of the Indian economy amid supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, a report said on Thursday. According to Dun & Bradstreet's Economy Observer report, manufacturing companies could face production disruptions if the length of the outbreak gets prolonged and their supply chain is not restored to normalcy. "The outbreak of coronavirus, through the direct and indirect linkages of trade and commerce and global supply chain, could impact Indian companies," said Arun Singh, Chief Economist Dun & Bradstreet India. Singh further said that inflationary pressures are likely to rise, at least in the short term, through the channels of uncertainty and disruption in the supply chain. The coronavirus outbreak has brought a large part of the world's second-largest economy China to a standstill and its impact has been felt across industries. On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus ...

More firms in India complying with CSR norms under Companies Act: Report

CSR-related disclosures need to be made in the annual report in the format prescribed by the Act

Indian firms' foreign borrowings dip 45% to $2.09 bn in Dec 2019: RBI data

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company was the only company to have floated masala bonds overseas

Coronavirus outbreak may impact India Inc's fund-raising via IPOs, QIPs

Roadshows are integral to fund-raising - foreign investors get to meet the promoters and query them face-to-face on company prospects

Companies likely to change dividend tax policy after Budget changes

Analysis of S&P BSE 500 companies suggests that promoters of Indian private-sector companies in particular could end up paying at least 20 per cent more as additional tax on the same dividend income

Brazilian President Bolsonaro calls for investments by Indian companies

Brazil is pushing India to expand its footprint in the country's mining, power and agri business sectors

Govt likely to allow Indian companies list their equity shares overseas

Currently, quite a few Indian companies have American Depository Receipts (ADRs) that are traded in the US. Some other corporates have their Global Depository Receipts (GDRs).

Six of 10 most-valued firms add Rs 62,773 cr in m-cap; RIL, HUL top gainers

The market cap of ITC rose by Rs 2,273.86 crore to Rs 2,94,802.65 crore