MARKETS
Explained | What the move to a shorter settlement for stocks means
The securities regulator has overridden reservations voiced by some market participants and initiated a move towards a shorter settlement cycle for stocks. Moneycontrol explains what the move entails.
BUSINESS
Explainer | Theranos: the rise and fall of a Silicon Valley healthcare tech start-up
Elizabeth Holmes’s trial began on September 8 and she was convicted on 4 of the 11 charges on January 3. Here’s what you need to know before following the case
POLITICS
Explainer | The system of selecting Supreme Court judges
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended nine names for appointment to the top court, including one who could become the first female Chief Justice of India, putting the spotlight on the process of selecting members of the higher judiciary
WORLD
In Afghanistan, past is present
The latest events are a replay of Afghanistan’s recent history, only the speed at which they have transpired is a surprise
BUSINESS
Explained | How SEBI board proposals reflect changing market realities
The investor landscape is now changing, with private equity and institutional investors holding significant shareholding in listed companies, the board says, requiring India to move from the traditional concept of promoters.
BUSINESS
Explained | What are superior voting rights on shares and why do they matter to start-ups?
SR shares allow start-up founders to retain control after an IPO. But promoters have complained that current rules are too onerous.
