Companies Act

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BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab came to the government’s rescue and said it has stuck to the agenda decided in business advisory committee. (Photo: File)

Govt introduces 3 Bills, Opposition flays it for rushing

Leader after leader from the Opposition ranks demanded that the mandatory two days time should be given to the Opposition to study the Bill.

26 Jul 2019 2:25 AM

Citing rules, Sitharaman stated that Section 178(5) and 178(6) of the Companies Act. (Photo: ANI)

Action taken against 271 companies in last 3 years to safeguard investors: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said this in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

24 Jun 2019 9:23 PM

Under the Companies Act, the office of a director becomes vacant in case of he or she being disqualified by an order of a court or a tribunal.

Mallya's defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act

Mallya and others were also barred from the securities markets in the same order.

05 Mar 2019 10:43 AM

Securities exchange board of India. (Photo: File).

Sebi norms on secretarial audit to improve corp governance, transparency, says ICSI

Regarding the circular, the regulator said that would help improve governance and transparency.

10 Feb 2019 4:01 PM

West saw large endowments due to inheritance tax: FM Arun Jaitley

Inheritance tax is levied on the wealth inherited by the legal heirs of a deceased person.

26 Dec 2018 12:57 AM

The government has sought applications for filling up as many as 36 posts of judicial and technical members at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Govt seeks applications to fill judicial, technical member posts at NCLT

The last date for filling the online applications for the vacancies is September 14.

26 Aug 2018 1:18 PM

The government has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) seeking modification of an NCLT order so that it can attach the properties of those involved in the USD 2 billion PNB fraud.

Govt approaches NCLAT, seeks power to attach properties in PNB scam

The corporate affairs ministry has also sought to invoke powers including the removal of the management and recovery of undue gains.

18 Apr 2018 7:25 PM

MCA plans 'intensive review' of companies law administration

Ministry, which is implementing the companies law, is working to "tighten the screws" in order to prevent instances of corporate frauds.

01 Apr 2018 2:19 PM

Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the NBFCs, which includes cooperative banks, are required to furnish details about their financial operations and transactions to the FIU. (Photo: PTI)

Finance Ministry releases list of 9,491 'high risk' financial companies

The list, containing the names of the firms, has been updated till January this year.

27 Feb 2018 10:52 AM

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Companies Act amendments important for accountancy profession: ICAI

On Tuesday, Parliament passed a bill to amend the Companies Act to strengthen corporate governance standards.

21 Dec 2017 11:10 AM

Individuals, partnership entities as well as companies can act as valuers under the Companies Act after getting registered with an authority specified by the government. (Representational Image)

Govt notifies rules for registered valuers

The corporate affairs ministry has proposed to specify the IBBI as the authority with respect to matters related to valuers.

20 Oct 2017 4:55 PM

The move, primarily aimed at tackling the issue of bogus identities.

Aadhaar to be soon compulsory for filings under Companies Act

Having Aadhaar number along with the filings would help ascertain the authenticity of the individuals.

30 Apr 2017 2:18 PM

In a first, taxation proposals come into effect from April 1

This comes as President Pranab Mukherjee today gave his assent to Finace Bill 2017 seeking govt expenditures.

01 Apr 2017 4:21 PM

Oil India is a public sector undertaking. (Representational image).

No woman director at 65 PSUs, govt asks RoCs to act

Sebi directive and Companies Act, 2013, mandate all listed firms to have at least one woman director.

24 Mar 2017 4:31 PM

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