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Setting Up Business in India – An Overview

INTRODUCTION India has already marked its presence as one of the fastest growing economies of the world. It has been ranked among the top 10 attractive destinations for inbound investments. Since 1991, the regulatory environment in terms of foreign investment has been consistently eased to make it investor-friendly. India, with a young skilled workforce, high […]

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The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006

With a view to facilitate the promotion, development and enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (“MSMED Act”) has been enacted. ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION: For an enterprise to get registration under the MSMED Act, it must qualify as a micro or a small or as

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Register Of Contracts Or Arrangements In Which Directors Are Interested

Section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Section 184, 188 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 16 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Power) Rules, 2014 APPLICABILITY: This section applies to every company including banking and insurance Company. EXPLANATION: This section provides that every company is required to maintain a register in

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Powers of the Board – Companies Act, 2013 Vs Companies Act, 1956

S. No Particulars Companies Act, 2013 Companies Act, 1956 Changes 1 Applicability Section – 179 read with Rule 8 of the Companies(Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 Section – 291 & 292 — 2 Powers of Board The Board of Directors shall exercise the following powers on behalf of the company by

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Spain Code of Best Practices for Corporate Governance – For Listed Companies ; Structure, membership, meetings and committees of Board of Directors

Introduction: The structure and membership of the board of directors is a cornerstone of good corporate governance that conditions its effectiveness and influences both the qual­ity of its decisions and ability to successfully promote the corporate interest.The board of directors should have an optimal size to promote its efficient functioning and maximise participation. The recommended

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