Amendments

Both Swamy and Singh has sought deletion of words “Socialist” and “Secular” from the Preamble.

2024: Metals and Mining to see accelerate domestic production, decarbonisation in focus

The focus of the minerals and metals industry will be ramping up production with a view to reducing import dependency. This is critical given the expected rise in demand from the infrastructure fueled by policy reforms.

Here’s why experts are bullish on proposed IBC amendments

The government has proposed changes to the insolvency law to enhance the efficiency of the process and experts said they will likely help clear bottlenecks.

Budget 2023: Amendments to competition law likely in Budget session

The ministry is implementing the Competition Act, IBC and the Companies Act, and amendments to these laws are expected this year.

Government notifies higher minimum local content requirement for Class-I and Class-II local suppliers

As per the order, entities of countries which do not allow Indian companies to participate in their government procurement for any item, would not be allowed to participate in government procurement in India for all items related to that nodal ministry or department, except for the list of items published by the ministry or department permitting their participation

Big Story | The Finance Bill amendment may cause your fuel bill to rise

Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra explains why is this being done when crude oil prices are hovering near all-time lows and what will the government use this mop up for.

Cabinet approves changes in proposed Motor Bill

The Cabinet today approved amendments in the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016.

Govt makes change in urea policy to enable units produce more

The government today approved amendments in the urea policy 2015, enabling manufacturers to produce additional quantity as part of its objective to boost domestic output of this key nutrient.

Govt junks plan for new law on grant of bail

Just over a year after it was conceived, the government has junked a plan to come out with a new law that clearly sets out conditions for grant of bail as it now feels that amendments in CrPC can help do away with cumbersome procedures involved in getting the relief.

Treaty with Mauritius provides more clarity: Experts

The transition mechanism whereby the tax is slowly raised over three years is a measured one. It is a smooth transition, says Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors.

Land Bill deferred to winter session; GST roll out unlikely

Joint committee report on the Land Bill will be tabled in the winter session of the Parliament instead of the current monsoon session.

FinMin moves amended GST Bill for cabinet approval: Sources

The amendments include compensation offered by the states should be for 5 years instead of upto 5 years and the one percent manufacturing tax to not be levied on stock transfers as to control cascading effect of the additional tax.

RS approves changes in Companies Act to improve biz climate

As many as 16 amendments were made to the Companies Act of 2013 which mainly deal with winding up of companies, board resolutions, bail provisions and utilisation of unclaimed dividends to bring the law in tune with the global standards.

Price fall, better connectivity seen on amended Land Act

According to the proposed Land Acquisition Bill, consent of at least 80 percent of the land owners is required for any private project. If the land is to be developed under public-private partnership (PPP), 70 percent consent from landowners is required.

Govt unlikely to table amendments to Land Act this session

The government feels that it needs more time to get the Opposition on board, on its proposal to simplify land acquisition rules for PPP projects.

Prime Property: New law of the land soon?

With the fortnight left for the Winter Session of Parliament, we tell you the amendments the centre wants to push through for an easier land acquisition law. Nayantara Rai of Prime Property has more details.

Sebi may halve delisting timeline via amendments on Nov 19

The board is likely to mull approving reverse book building process for delisting and is likely to halve the timeline needed for delisting.

SEBI likely to launch REITs today: Nishit Desai Associates

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Ruchir Sinha of Nishith Desai Associates says the market regulator has been very keen to bring about an effective REIT regime.

CCEA may take up amendments to debt rejig package today

As per the proposal, the state electricity boards of Jharkhand, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh will be allowed to convert their outstanding loans till March 2013 into bonds as part of an amendment to the discom debt restructuring package.

Some advantages and disadvantages of real estate bill

The real estate sector in India is infamous for being unregulated and unorganized, with no proper guidelines for builders to follow, because of which buyers are routinely taken on a ride.

Land Bill back in LS for fresh approval

The Land Acquisition Bill, which was passed by Rajya Sabha last night, was today returned to Lok Sabha to seek its approval for the fresh amendments passed by the Upper House.

Telangana issue may halt Pension Bill approval in Lok Sabha

The Pension Bill may get a nod from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, if the house does not face disruptions on the back of suspension of Andhra Pradesh MPs on the Telangana issue.

Cabinet likely to take up Sebi Act amendments tomorrow

The Cabinet is likely to discuss tomorrow, the ammendments into various regulations that will provide more powers to the market regulator Sebi.

Rajnath asks govt to advance monsoon session for Food Bill

Dismissing the allegations of the Congress' that the BJP is not letting the Parliament function smoothly, Singh said BJP will not stop the passing of the Food Security Bill.

CBI under Lokpal supervision as Cabinet clears Bill

The Central Bureau of Investigation will be under the supervision of the Lokpal, while a public servant facing an inquiry by the Lokpal will be given an opportunity to be heard at the stage of the preliminary inquiry.