Listed Companies

Auditors one of the weakest links in corporate governance, situation leads to serious issues for listed cos, says Uday Kotak

Kotak said the issue in the profession stems from a potential "conflict of interest" where an association of accountants, ICAI also acts as the sector regulator.

No takers for Rs 1,717 cr of CSR funds in FY18; slum development, Armed forces, tech incubators most neglected areas, says report

The CSR spending list was topped by education sector at Rs 3,817 crore and followed by healthcare which saw inflows of Rs 2,509 crore, it said

Price Waterhouse moves SAT against Sebi's ban order in case related to Satyam Computer scam

Last week, Sebi had barred Price Waterhouse network of firms from auditing listed companies for two years

Why startups should focus on customer retention than market share; here are 7 key reasons

It is a waste of time, effort and resources to acquire customers after spending a bomb and then not being able to cash into the full potential of this relationship once they have bought into the services.

Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi flags concerns over corporate governance practices

Sebi chief said that in many cases, independent directors are appointed and removed at whims and fancies of promoters of companies

Sebi barks but does not bite: Companies with no women directors only have to pay Rs 50k fine

Sebi on Wednesday announced that violators of the norm would have to pay a minimum of Rs 50,000 and said that the promoters and directors of these organisations could face further action if they are unable to comply.

Appoint at least one woman director by month-end or face action: Sebi to listed cos

Stepping up its pressure, regulator Sebi has asked all listed companies to mandatorily appoint at least one woman director on their boards by the end of this month, failing which they would face regulatory action.

Listed companies spent Rs 1,600 cr on audit fees during 2013-14

Listed companies doled out nearly Rs 1,600 crore in terms of audit fee during 2013-14 financial year and about one-fourth of this amount was pocketed by 'big four' accounting firms.

As many as 61 listed companies made open offers worth over Rs 23,000 cr in 2014

As many as 61 listed companies made open offers worth over Rs 23,000 crore in 2014 against 81 firms in previous year as buoyant equity market led to subdued activity in such offers.