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Govt-appointed panel on CSR to finalise report next month

Interestingly, nearly two-third of the top listed firms have failed to make the minimum 2 per cent CSR spend in the first year (2014-15 fiscal).

Jul 19, 2015, 12:07 PM IST

Companies get more time for filing annual returns with MCA

Under the Companies Act, 2013, form AOC-4, AOC-4 XBRL are for filing of financial statements while MGT-7 pertains to submitting annual returns to the Ministry.

Jul 15, 2015, 18:06 PM IST

Companies Act: Govt to set up panel to identify issues pinching firms

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who also heads Corporate Affairs Ministry, said the immediate priority is to get the proposed amendments to the Companies Act passed by Parliament.

Apr 06, 2015, 18:59 PM IST

New companies law more 'user-friendly': Survey

More than nine months since the new companies law came into force, most executives feel that the legislation is more "user-friendly" compared to the previous one, says a survey.

Dec 26, 2014, 18:45 PM IST

Govt mulls amendments to related party norms for companies

The Corporate Affairs Ministry, which is implementing the Act, is now looking to make changes to certain provisions of the new law, sources said.

Nov 23, 2014, 10:40 AM IST

Corp Affairs ministry says simplifying procedures under new companies law

The Companies Act, 2013 -- that replaces the nearly six-decade old law governing corporates in the country -- came into effect from April 1.

Oct 03, 2014, 13:26 PM IST

Indian Inc needs effective whistle-blowing framework, says EY

Indian firms are still to make a significant headway for having an effective whistle-blowing framework, as only a few entities are fully complying with the provision under the new Companies Law, says a survey.

Aug 26, 2014, 16:39 PM IST

Govt relaxes resident director norms for companies

The relaxation allows for companies to have at least one director who has resided in India for more than 136 days this year.

Jun 29, 2014, 14:42 PM IST