Other Briefings
Foreign Investment Reporting Compliance in India
All companies in India, including LLPs and startups, have to report the total foreign investments made into their respective entities by July 12 as per notification by the Reserve Bank of India.
Obtaining Environmental Approvals in India
India has eased the process of obtaining environmental approvals but companies should follow best practices during operations to manage risk exposure.
Independent Director Qualifications in India
Company law in India requires that independent directors do not have a pecuniary interest in the firm. The additional qualification was reinforced through an amendment on May 7, 2018.
Internal Controls, Anti-Fraud Strategies for Companies in India
Why companies need to implement internal control mechanisms to prevent, detect, and deter potential fraud by employees, vendors, consultants, or management.
India Amends Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
In June, India introduced fresh amendments to the 2016 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to quicken the resolution process.
RBI Relaxes Loan Repayment Deadline for MSMEs, Opens up Lending Limits
The RBI has extended the loan repayment window for MSMEs registered under GST for dues from September 2017 to January 2018 in an effort to relieve liquidity stress and reduce NPAs in the banking system.
India to Make Demat Shares Mandatory, Introduce New Disclosure Rules for Companies
New compliance requirements aim to strengthen corporate governance and improve financial transparency in India, requiring conversion of shares into demat form and maintenance of a record of beneficial ownership among company shareholders.
Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Examining the Scope for SMEs
Corporate social responsibility directs companies in India making a net profit of more than US$750,000 in a single financial year to spend on social causes in India. We discuss the implications for SMEs.
