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Govt raises threshold for paid up capital of small companies as part of ease of doing business
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Govt raises threshold for paid up capital of small companies as part of ease of doing business

This initiative is part of the government's proactive measures in the recent past towards ease of doing business and ease of living for the corporates

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines steps to check operations of illegal loan apps
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines steps to check operations of illegal loan apps

Most of the digital lending apps are not registered with the central bank and operate by themselves. There have been increasing cases of alleged suicides of borrowers due to harassment by a few of the operators of these apps

Chinese loan apps case: ED raids online payment gateways including Razorpay, Paytm, Cashfree
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Chinese loan apps case: ED raids online payment gateways including Razorpay, Paytm, Cashfree

The action is a part of an ongoing probe against "illegal" instant smartphone-based loans "controlled" by Chinese persons. The searches were launched on Friday at six premises in Bengaluru, Enforcement Directorate said in a statement

Government keeping a close eye on Byju’s after delays in tax filings: Report
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Government keeping a close eye on Byju’s after delays in tax filings: Report

India’s most valuable startup Byju’s is under scrutiny from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs after the company had a 17-month delay in filing its audited accounts for FY21

Despite new measures to revive economy, govt's steps on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code needs clarity
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Despite new measures to revive economy, govt's steps on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code needs clarity

The impact that the changes to the IBC will result in could possibly only come to light several months from today.

Bombay HC quashes prosecution against 2 former IL&FS audit firms; says SFIO complaint filed before special court bad in law
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Bombay HC quashes prosecution against 2 former IL&FS audit firms; says SFIO complaint filed before special court bad in law

In June last year, the ministry of corporate affairs had moved the NCLT against BSR and some of the then external auditors of IL&FS alleging professional misconduct.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Industry bodies seek extension of financial year till 30 June citing current economic situation
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Industry bodies seek extension of financial year till 30 June citing current economic situation

CII also called for allowing companies to pass circular resolutions for restricted matters without the requirement of conducting a board meeting for approving such matters for a period up to June 30, 2020.

NCLAT dismisses Deloitte, KPMG pleas against impleadment in IL&FS matter; allows operation of 29 July interim order for two weeks
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NCLAT dismisses Deloitte, KPMG pleas against impleadment in IL&FS matter; allows operation of 29 July interim order for two weeks

On 29 July, the NCLAT stayed the order of the Mumbai bench of the NCLT to implead the auditors and the independent directors of IL&FS.

No unnecessary action against independent directors without strong evidence of wrongdoing: MCA
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No unnecessary action against independent directors without strong evidence of wrongdoing: MCA

Against the backdrop of instances of independent and non-executive directors coming under the scanner for alleged corporate misdoings, the ministry has sent out a circular to its Regional Directors, Registrars of Companies (RoCs) and official liquidators with respect to prosecution proceedings

Govt approaches NCLAT; seeks additional 270 days to complete resolution for 105 IL&FS group companies
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Govt approaches NCLAT; seeks additional 270 days to complete resolution for 105 IL&FS group companies

Certain protection and reliefs were granted to the 55 entities through an order passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on 15 October, 2018

Tata-Mistry: Supreme Court stays NCLAT order dismissing RoC plea seeking modification of verdict
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Tata-Mistry: Supreme Court stays NCLAT order dismissing RoC plea seeking modification of verdict

The Supreme Court Friday stayed the order of appellate tribunal NCLAT which had dismissed the plea of Registrar of Companies seeking modification of its verdict in the Tata-Cyrus Mistry case

Murugappa Group family rift: Eldest daughter of late founder threatens to take legal recourse if amicable settlement not reached soon
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Murugappa Group family rift: Eldest daughter of late founder threatens to take legal recourse if amicable settlement not reached soon

Arunachalam, her sister Vellachi Murugappan and their mother MV Valli Murugappan together hold 8.15 percent stake in the holding entity that controls 28 registered entities and 10 listed companies

Tata-Mistry case: Supreme Court likely to hear Tata Sons plea against NCLAT decision on 10 January
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Tata-Mistry case: Supreme Court likely to hear Tata Sons plea against NCLAT decision on 10 January

Tata Sons Private Ltd (TSPL) preferred not to mention in the Supreme Court on Monday its petition challenging the NCLAT decision restoring Cyrus Mistry as executive chairman of the Tata group

Tata-Mistry case: NCLAT dismisses RoC plea on modification of judgement; says 18 December verdict casts no aspersions against it
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Tata-Mistry case: NCLAT dismisses RoC plea on modification of judgement; says 18 December verdict casts no aspersions against it

NCLAT, on 18 December, had directed to reinstate Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the $110-billion Tata group

Govt says no illegality in conversion of Tata Sons into private company; NCLAT reserves order
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Govt says no illegality in conversion of Tata Sons into private company; NCLAT reserves order

Last month, the NCLAT set aside the RoC decision allowing conversion of Tata Sons into a private company.

NCLAT adjourns RoC plea on Ratan Tata-Cyrus Mistry case till 3 January; seeks definition of pvt, public cos from MCA
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NCLAT adjourns RoC plea on Ratan Tata-Cyrus Mistry case till 3 January; seeks definition of pvt, public cos from MCA

The NCLAT had directed the RoC to reverse Tata Sons' status from a 'private company' to a 'public company'.

Cyrus Mistry unlikely to take up board position in Tata group despite NCLAT verdict, may appoint nominee directors
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Cyrus Mistry unlikely to take up board position in Tata group despite NCLAT verdict, may appoint nominee directors

On 18 December, the NCLAT had ordered the restoration of Cyrus Mistry back as the executive chairman of Tata Sons.

Tata-Mistry saga: Registrar of Companies seeks modification in NCLAT order; to be listed for hearing on 2 January
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Tata-Mistry saga: Registrar of Companies seeks modification in NCLAT order; to be listed for hearing on 2 January

The NCLAT had also directed the Registrar of Companies to reverse Tata Sons' status from a 'private company' to a 'public company'

NCLAT verdict on Tata Sons: Corporate Affairs Ministry seeks modification in appellate tribunal order
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NCLAT verdict on Tata Sons: Corporate Affairs Ministry seeks modification in appellate tribunal order

The Corporate Affairs Ministry on Monday moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal seeking certain modification in its order in the Tata Sons matter

SFIO begins probe into alleged irregularities at CG Power and Industrial Solutions, 15 group firms
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SFIO begins probe into alleged irregularities at CG Power and Industrial Solutions, 15 group firms

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has started probe into the alleged irregularities at CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd and its 15 group companies