Corporate Affairs Ministry

Bankruptcy board invites public comments on draft regulations for voluntary liquidation

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India on Tuesday sought public comments on the draft regulations for voluntary liquidation.

Feb 14, 2017, 20:52 PM IST

Sebi a big responsibility, says chairman-designate Ajay Tyagi

A day after being named the next Sebi chief, senior bureaucrat Ajay Tyagi today said it is a big responsibility and he is looking forward to handling it.

Feb 11, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

Bansal case: SC notice to Centre, CBI on plea for SIT probe

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking SIT probe into the harassment and consequent suicide by late Corporate Affairs Ministry officer BK Bansal, who was being investigated in an alleged corruption case.

Nov 22, 2016, 00:43 AM IST

BK Bansal suicide: NHRC, DCW issue notice to CBI, Kejriwal demands probe against Amit Shah

The NHRC and DCW on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the suicide of senior bureaucrat BK Bansal and his family members.

Sep 29, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

Govt begins search for Bankruptcy Board chief

Government has started the search process for the chairperson and three whole-time members of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board as it moves towards the implementation of a new law to make debt recovery process more effective.

Jul 24, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Cost audit requirements become stricter

Companies will now have to ensure that all statements annexed with the cost audit report are first approved by their board of directors before final submission.

Jul 17, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

CBI detains Corporate Affairs ministry official

CBI sources said that Bansal who is of an additional secretary ranked officer, has been detained along with another person. 

Jul 16, 2016, 22:36 PM IST

NSEL scam: Sebi to act against defaulting brokers

Sebi has been asked to take necessary action against the defaulting brokers in the nearly Rs 5,600-crore NSEL scam while the Corporate Affairs Ministry and other agencies including the Enforcement Directorate are also investigating the case, the government said on Friday.

Apr 29, 2016, 18:35 PM IST

Govt seeks to restrain FTIL from selling assets

To protect the interest of investors in the nearly Rs 5,600-crore scam at NSEL, the government has moved the Supreme Court seeking a restrain on parent firm Financial Technologies to prevent possible "asset stripping"

Apr 01, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

Corporate Affairs Ministry to launch new MCA21 portal

 Seeking to provide improved services to the stakeholders, the Corporate Affairs Ministry will soon launch the new MCA21 portal, which allows electronic filings of various documents under the Companies Act.

Mar 24, 2016, 18:02 PM IST

FTIL-NSEL merger: MCA says 96% objections 'orchestrated'

In a first-ever move forcing the amalgamation of two private companies, the MCA has ordered the merger of crisis- hit National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) with its parent FTIL (Financial Technologies India Ltd) in "public interest".

Feb 14, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

Good news for start ups! Govt to speed up company incorporation process

 Government will set up the Central Registration Centre (CRC) to speed up services for incorporation of companies as part of larger efforts to

Jan 25, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

More changes to companies law, clearer CSR norms likely in '16

India ranks much higher at 8th place for protecting minority investors.

Dec 21, 2015, 12:48 PM IST

Guess how many companies are registered with RoC!

As on December 10, total of 15,22,900 companies are registered with the Registrar of Companies, while the number of closed companies stood at 2,81,973.

Dec 15, 2015, 17:50 PM IST

Corp Affairs Ministry extends deadline for annual filings to December 30

The previous deadline for making these filings ended on November 30.

Dec 01, 2015, 14:47 PM IST

Companies can now accept funds from relatives of directors

Relaxing the norms for private companies, the government has allowed them to accept funds from relatives of the directors.

Sep 20, 2015, 11:20 AM IST

Companies can circulate fin statements during short notice for GMs

The Corporate Affairs Ministry has clarified that in case a general meeting is convened at a shorter notice, financial statements too can be circulated during that time.

Jul 27, 2015, 15:35 PM IST

SFIO to rope in chartered accountants for probe-related works

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), in its latest report on steps to curb the black money menace, has suggested a more active role for SFIO.

Jul 26, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

SFIO to rope in chartered accountants for probe-related works

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), in its latest report on steps to curb the black money menace, has suggested a more active role for SFIO.

Jul 26, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

Govt penalised directors of 14 companies: Arun Jaitley

Directors of 14 companies, including that of erstwhile Satyam Computer Services, were penalised for violating various provisions of the companies law, the government said Friday.

Jul 24, 2015, 19:58 PM IST