Offshore Financial Centres (“OFCs”) are countries or jurisdictions that provide financial services beyond their borders on a scale that outpaces their domestic economies. Typical examples of OFCs are Bermuda, BVI and the Cayman Islands. Because of the unique advantages they offer, OFCs have established a central place in the global economy and are consistently sought out by sophisticated investors, established […]
India’s UltraTech Cement will buy the cement business of Kesoram Industries in an all-stock deal valued at $645 million (around INR 53 billion), boosting its capacity ambitions in a highly competitive sector. As part of the deal, Ultra Tech will issue one share for every 52 shares of Kesoram and give UltraTech ownership of two integrated cement units in southern […]
In this edition, we have tried to bring to your notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of October 2023 issued by MCA, RBI, SEBI, IBBI and others. MCA The Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2023 (October 23, 2023) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its notification dated October 20, 2023, has notified “The Companies (Incorporation) Third […]
7 November 2023 – Due date for deposit of Tax deducted/collected for the month of October 2023. However, all sum deducted/collected by an office of the government shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same day when tax is paid without production of an Income-tax Challan. 14 November 2023 – Due date for issue of […]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), vide notification1 dated 16 July 2022, had mandated the electronic filing of Form 10F. Due to this requirement, the non-residents transacting with residents in India and relying on any provision of the tax treaty for exemption/beneficial tax rates had to face certain challenges as: To file Form 10F electronically, the non-resident had to register […]
Brief about Indas 116: Ind AS 116 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases and faithful representation of the transactions by lessees and lessors. This information gives a basis for users of financial statements to assess the effect that leases have on the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of an entity. The […]
Blackstone Buys Care Hospitals, KIMS Health for $1Bn Blackstone Group Inc. has acquired controlling interests in Care Hospitals and Kims Health in a multi-layered deal valued at $1 billion, marking the private equity giant’s maiden foray into India’s healthcare sector. The New York-based firm secured roughly a 75% stake in Care Hospitals from Evercare Health Fund, an arm of TPG, […]
In this edition we have tried to bring you notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of September, 2023 issued by MCA, RBI, SEBI, IBBI and others. MCA Clarification on holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) and EGM through video Confercnce (VC) or other Audio visual means (OAVM) and passing of Ordinary and Special resolutions by the companies […]
Rule 3 of Companies (Accounts) Rules states about, Manner of Books of Account to be Kept in Electronic Mode The books of account and other relevant books and papers maintained in electronic mode shall remain accessible in India, at all times so as to be usable for subsequent reference. There shall be a proper system for storage, retrieval, display or […]
Introduction: Green Finance is a sustainable or responsible finance that effectively finances projects with environmental benefits, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, or enhancing the circular economy. In simple words “Green Finance” is a loan or investment that promotes environmentally-positive activities, such as the purchase of ecologically-friendly goods and services or the construction of green infrastructure. […]