CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STANDARDS
Regulatory pressure, push from leadership lead to better compliance standards in India Inc: EY report
A new report from EY shows India Inc.'s improved adherence to compliance and integrity standards, driven by regulatory pressure and management focus. The survey highlights key factors like policy developments, leadership role, and customer demand for ethical standards.
Government working on aggregation of CA firms, accounting standards for insurance sector
Government and ICAI collaborate to boost global accounting firm presence. Efforts include setting standards for insurance sector and LLPs, and reducing the time for voluntary company closure. ICAI President plans for CA firm aggregation in the near future.
Gilts to shine brighter from tomorrow
JP Morgan will include 27 fully accessible Indian government bonds in its GBI-EM global index suite starting June 28, allowing global investors to deploy funds in these bonds.
Budget should double standard deduction, raise basic exemption to Rs 3.5 lakh under new tax regime: EY
EY recommends significant tax reforms in the upcoming Budget, urging the government to double the standard deduction under the new concessional tax regime to Rs 1 lakh or increase the basic exemption limit to Rs 3.5 lakh. Key suggestions include maintaining corporate tax stability, rationalizing TDS provisions, and improving dispute resolution mechanisms.
Derivative products on Indian bonds see strong global demand
Overseas investors are flocking to Indian assets through a derivative product ahead of government bond inclusion in the JPMorgan index, accounting for 30% of $10 billion flows into local debt in nine months.
With Odisha and Andhra being governed by NDA 3.0, will Aquaculture, a sector dominated by small caps and troubles, see a turnaround?
When looking at any sector, it is good to know the history of that sector, it helps in bringing the context to the possible investing time frame and also the risks which come with that particular investment. Aquaculture as a sector came into limelight in 1992-93. Best of the names of India Inc of that time entered the sector as the Indian economy was opening up and exports were expected to pick up. It was assumed that given the long coastline the production of shrimps would be an easy business to grow. But reality turned out to be very different and the story is full of troubles. There were multiple reasons, right from the nature of business itself and lack of coordinated and sustained support by the government. But now with NDA 3.0 in power in two states which dominated this sector, will there be a more coordinated effort to bring this industry back on track and turnaround is sustained?
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Global rates will come down, India certainly to be a top beneficiary: Jose Vinals, Standard Chartered
The Indian elections resulted in a surprise, denying an outright majority to the BJP. Despite this, prospects of strong growth through Narendra Modi's third premiership offer comfort to international businesses, as highlighted by Jose Vinals, chairman of Standard Chartered.
While stepping down, very few independent directors speak up
Till date this year, out of 180 independent directors who resigned from corporate boards citing "personal reasons", only four have mentioned issues such as corporate governance or lack of transparency for doing so. In recent weeks, though, Nisaba Godrej stepped down as independent director on the board of VIP Industries citing accountability issues while Marc Desaedeleer resigned from Suzlon board citing "transparency" issues.
Suzlon shares dip 5% as independent director resigns
Shares of Suzlon Energy dropped by 5% during Monday's early session, hitting the day’s low of Rs 47. This decline followed the resignation of the company’s independent director, Marc Desaedeleer, from his directorship on June 8.
12 Lessons from Polls 2024
Lessons in governance and strategy for corporate India from the 2024 Elections and the formation of the third NDA government include the importance of competition, cooperation, feedback, communication, supply chain management, consumer knowledge, CEO dynamics, outsider directors, underdogs, and consistent performance.
No financial irregularity, compliance violation within Co, says Suzlon as independent director quits
Suzlon Energy on Monday clarified that there are no financial irregularities or compliance violations within the organization, following the resignation of its independent director Marc Desaedeleer. Desaedeleer resigned on Saturday and raised corporate governance issues within the company in his resignation on June 8, 2024, as per a BSE filing.
Suzlon's independent director Marc Desaedeleer resigns citing governance, transparency issues
Marc Desaedeleer, an independent director at Suzlon Energy, resigned from the board citing concerns about compliance and transparency. He praised the company's performance but expressed disappointment in governance standards and communication. Desaedeleer had raised these issues with the chairman and board members before deciding to step down from his position.
Japan's Toyota hit by testing scandal; automaker apologises
The transport ministry told the companies to stop delivering certain models within Japan after they reported failures to follow standardised steps to certify vehicles for shipment.
Govt finally takes note of woes of companies that need but can't get Chinese hands on time
Many Indian companies need Chinese expertise for execution of certain phases of projects. But visa issues don't allow these entities to avail the services of these workers when they need it. The Indian govt is seized of the problem and is now planning a fix.
Defence stocks: Long runway, hedge a bit to avoid narrative-based decisions; 8 PSU & Pvt sector stocks, 4 with upside potential of upto 44%
In an election season, there are bound to be times when one or the other narrative may make one question about whether one should sell the stocks. The underlying reason would be fear of losing the gains on which one is sitting. Especially when it comes to sectors like defence, railways and others which have seen a strong re-rating and siting with big gains and already there has been skepticism about their stock price moving ahead of time. Now let's look at the issue in two ways, first is whether the fundamentals of the sector are on a strong foot and business is fine or not. Second, how to hedge the exposure so that one is not forced to sell due to narrative, because the fact is that a continuation in policy push means that the companies have just started their journey. While defence PSUs are well known, there are other private sector players, whose lifeline is dependent on defence expenditure and in the last few years they have also done well, both on the street and in terms of real business. So, it is better that one should hedge and stay with them and not get jittery because of one or the other narrative which will keep hitting the street till 4th June.
Sovereign ratings is for state; at the margins for markets
Sovereign ratings, a product of the pre-depression era when analysts were a rarity and communication was expensive, are turning into dinner-table conversations rather than driving investment decisions.
Edelweiss Financial Services shares fall 17% post RBI action on 2 companies
Shares of Edelweiss Financial Services plummeted by 17% on the BSE, hitting a day's low of Rs 64, following a directive from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI directed the company to cease and desist from acquiring financial assets due to concerns arising from structured transactions conducted by its group entities.
Delhi hospital fire: How unchecked private nursing homes thrive amid high costs & poor infra
The high costs of medical care at private corporate hospitals in Delhi, combined with inadequate infrastructure at government facilities, have led to a significant increase in the demand for private nursing homes. Unfortunately, these facilities often disregard regulations, with little effort from the administration to ensure compliance and accountability.
Will finally all the hard work yield results in Modi 3.0? 7 fertilizer stocks with 4 having ‘buy’ reco and upside upside potential of up to 22%
Few months back when it was announced that the fertilizer subsidy bill was seen as lower than expected, the street reacted negatively. The assumption is that if the fertilizer subsidy is going to come down then it is bad for the sector. Now there is another way to look at it, a government which has been ensuring that agriculture gets the right amount of attention and doing the various policy pushes, then why is the overall projected subsidy bill down? Probably, it may be because the government is expecting that policy actions which it has taken over the years will yield results and some of the other non-financial efforts which it will take in the sector will help reduce the bill without having an adverse effect on any stakeholders. Now unlike other sectors like railways where putting more money or making few policy changes has helped the sector, fertilizer is a more complex sector and is bound to take more time for getting the house in order. But then who says that transition for good is painless.
Candidates of strong directional move on 4th June: 5 PSU stocks which have benefited the most due to government policy push and spending
In the last two years, it is a well known fact that every PSU stock has been re-rated by the street, right from perennial under-performers like oil marketing and refining oil companies to PSU banks. But if one looks a bit deeper there are some which have been re-rated more than others. The reason, these are PSUs which are from the sectors where the government has clearly decided are its priority areas and there has been a policy push for these sectors. A company which is going to be providing finance for the expansion of the solar energy network which is the next focus of the government. The overall demand runway for these sectors is longer which means overall growth will be higher when confirmation of policy continuity comes. Also they are in business where it would be difficult for the private sector to compete. Now because it is the policy push which matters, the continuity of tailwinds of higher government spending, will push them for another round of re-rating on the result day.
Public affairs & advocacy - a career choice
Advocacy and Public Affairs have evolved significantly over the past decade, transforming into a strategic function for corporates. The landscape now includes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. The introduction of policies like the Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy has increased public participation in the legislative process, fostering transparency and inclusivity. Public Affairs in India is evolving to champion knowledge-based engagement and inclusive practices, with companies increasingly recognizing the importance of engaging with Public Policy professionals for business decisions.
NFRA to engage with some big listed companies on audit compliance
The regulatory outreach could involve the NFRA's engagement with audit panels, independent directors, chief financial officers and others on the boards of these companies, said one of the persons. The regulator is close to finalising a framework to hold such huddles and may invite listed companies, where large public interest is involved, for such meetings, according to another person.
Making independence count
Sebi recently fined two independent directors (IDs) ₹10 lakh each for neglecting their statutory duties and failing to protect shareholders' interests, highlighting the increasing scrutiny on IDs. The role of IDs has evolved to encompass crisis management, risk assessment, and sustainability, as per CII guidelines. There's a call for robust evaluation mechanisms for IDs and legal safeguards to protect them from personal liability. Sebi's decision coincides with the tenure rule for IDs introduced by the Companies Act, raising concerns about the independence of IDs, especially those with ties to the promoter group or former employees.
Ready for re-rating in Modi 3.0? 7 fertilizer stocks with four having “buy” reco and upside potential of up to 47%
Sometimes, what might appear to be negative development might actually be a sign that the worst is behind the sector. Fertilizer as a sector, both in the business and valuation side has been under performer. The fact is that in the last nine, the government has been making changes in policies which brings this sector out of the clutches of high government subsidy and other age old issues plaguing the sector. Now unlike other sectors like railways where putting more money or making few policy changes has helped the sector, fertilizer is a more complex sector and is bound to take more time for getting the house in order. A balance has to be maintained so that while the operating matrix of the industry improves but at the same time, neither the supply should get disrupted, nor the prices of fertilizer should see a jump to the farmer. What needs to be watched is when companies show the impact of all that has been going on in the sector, sooner or a bit later. To be fair, everything has not been a smooth ride for these companies. But then who says that transition for good is painless.
South side story: Can attractive sops turn Chennai into a hub for GCCs?
Can a slew of attractive sops from the state government and a competitive workforce turn Chennai into a hub for GCCs, positioning the state as a healthy alternative to Bengaluru and Hyderabad? In addition to banks and automotive firms, manufacturing, pharma, tech and product companies in the fintech space are considering setting up GCCs in Chennai.
4 PSU stocks which are gig beneficiaries of the government focus on power, railways & infrastructure projects
What should a company which is lending both for short and long term but only to a particular sector be called. A “sectoral lender” or “term lending institution”. The obvious answer would be a sectoral lender. But the fact is that these are term lending institutions which come with its own advantages and disadvantages. The word “term lending institution” is not a word which many on the street would know or remember because this word was used a couple of decades back when ICICI, IDBI were not banks but term lending institutions. The difference between today’s PFC and IRFC of the world and old timer ICICI is that the PFC and IRFC are focussed in lending to a sector, whereas in old days, ICICI used to lend to different sectors. Another big difference is that PFC and REC have lower cost of capital as compared to term lenders like in the old days. Because some of these PSU lenders have come into public space recently, even analysts seem to be getting on the wrong foot by being less than optimistic.
Patanjali Group companies face GST heat, receives show-cause notices
Patanjali Foods has received a show cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Chandigarh, for allegedly claiming Rs. 27.5 crore in undue input tax credit. The company has vowed to defend its position and comply with the law, stating that the financial implications are yet to be determined.
CII brings out new corporate governance charter for startups
CII launched a corporate governance charter for startups, including a self-evaluative scorecard. The tool allows startups to measure their governance progress, with score changes indicating improvements in governance practices as assessed against the scorecard from time to time.
Upholding Corporate Integrity: The evolution of independent directors' accountability
The market’s watchdog in the past has gone blazing guns at independent directors by levying penalties ranging from monetary to debarment in capital markets for failure in exercising due diligence. Some popular names include Jai Mata Glass Limited, Securekloud Technologies Limited, Sanwaria Consumers Limited.
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