Ease Of Doing Business

Sebi had received inputs from various stakeholders requesting to review and increase the threshold for identification of HVDLEs and ease norms related to corporate governance and related party transactions.

Brokers' penalty structure rationalised but oversight tightened on these key violations

Sebi and stock exchanges have overhauled the penalty framework for brokers, introducing new categories of violations while retaining stringent measures to protect investors. The revised structure aims to enhance market discipline, curb misuse of client funds, and ensure greater accountability among intermediaries.

SEBI proposes relaxation of India geo-tagging rule for NRIs updating KYC details

SEBI has proposed easing geo-tagging norms to let NRIs complete re-KYC digitally from abroad, removing the need for physical presence in India. The move aligns with SEBI’s broader efforts to simplify compliance and enhance transparency for foreign investors, including FPIs.

After rationalisation of exchange penalties, brokers seek similar relief on clearing penalties

Clearing brokers face penalty from clearing corporation on breach of norms. After easing of penalties and standarisation by exchanges now clearing brokers are expecting an intervention from Sebi for clearing corporations also.

Sebi proposes key changes on IPF, tightening norms for exclusively listed companies

Sebi, in a consultation paper, has recommended removing obsolete provisions, clarifying timelines, delegating certain operational powers, harmonising Investor Protection Fund (IPF) rules, and segregating clearing-corporation and broker-related norms.

Government likely to launch MSME survey to track ease of doing business from 2026

First official exercise to track enterprise conditions, financial access and regulatory frictions

Pralhad Joshi lists Modi Govt’s 5 major economic decisions, calls GST rate cut 'biggest reform since Independence'

Highlighting the government’s reform agenda, he said the Modi administration has implemented a series of transformative measures that have reshaped the economy.

SEBI to consider proposals to boost ease of doing business on September 12

The regulator may clear proposal of easing stake dilution norms for very large companies by allowing smaller initial offerings and longer timelines to meet MPS rules

Centre moving quickly on deregulation norms to enhance ease of business for India Inc

Measures to improve ease of business include fast-tracking of a high-level committee on regulatory reforms, simplifying FDI rules and further decriminalisation of minor offences, it is learnt.

Ease of doing business: SEBI proposes easier compliance norms for RAs, IAs

SEBI has proposed amendments to rules for Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analysts (RAs) for facilitating ease of doing business and addressing practical challenges in the current framework.

Revamp of IPO regulations coming, as Sebi sets up panel to review ICDR regulations

Sebi is considering overhauling regulations related to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), with the intent to make regulations easier to understand and comply with, remove ambiguities, and address loopholes that may be misused by companies or promoters.

Sebi proposes to replace hard copy of annual reports for non-convertible securities with web link and QR code

The consultation paper said the relaxation from sending physical copies of financials will result in cost savings and prevent paper wastage, and add to regulatory consistency along with ease of business.

Rising Bharat Summit | GST and PLIs have helped increase manufacturing base in India: Zetwerk COO

India must soon catch up with backward integration of products and skilling to support manufacturing.

MC-Deloitte CEO Survey: 62% of CEOs are okay with no changes in corporate tax rates

When asked about their expectations for corporate tax, 62 percent of the CEOs voted for a stable corporate tax regime with no changes, 29 percent urged that the rates be kept simple by eliminating the separate calculation of surcharge and cess, while 9 percent voted for a moderate reduction.

MC-Deloitte CEO Survey: Global slowdown seen as greatest risk to businesses 

Intensifying geopolitical risks, export restrictions and uncertainty over trade policies are the other big worries for India Inc

SEBI allows common contact details for multiple investor accounts of HUFs, corporates, trusts

The contact details are used by exchanges to communicate with investors

Govt looking to align some indicators of India’s BRAP 2024 index with the World Bank’s B-READY index

Moneycontrol had earlier reported that the government had asked states to address the gaps in the B-READY evaluation to improve their ranking in the global index

DPIIT working on Jan Vishwas 2.0, to decriminalise minor offences, boost ‘Make in India’ initiative

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is working on about 100 rules and laws of various government departments to bring Jan Vishwas 2.0 bill to achieve greater ease of doing business

Piyush Goyal chairs 3rd reconstituted Board of Trade meeting, launches key digital initiatives

The meeting focused on fostering employment, promoting exports, and enhancing ease of doing business at the state level.

Piyush Goyal stresses on partnership with industries for success of PLI, semiconductor missions

Just last month, Goyal had come down heavily on domestic industry for their lack of ideas and initiatives on a range of policies, including ease of doing business and Make in India.

Sebi announces two more ease-of-doing-business measures for REITs and InvITs

The capital markets regulator has aligned the provisions more closely with LODR Regulations; one measure gives the asset classes more time to file their statements of deviation with the exchanges

Sebi moots self-attestation of documents for registrations; applications for exemptions, settlement

The consultation paper, released on August 22, cited the central government's intent to move more towards a trust-based system

Prioritising a stable and simple tax regime in Budget 2024 to enhance ease of doing business

According to a Deloitte Survey, many industry leaders anticipate a stable and simplified tax law to enhance the ease of doing business and support India’s growth trajectory. A stable tax policy is crucial for sustainable business expansion and increased foreign investments 

India a preferred investment destination for investors: Piyush Goyal

He said that the government has taken a series of measures to attract investments and those steps include promoting ease of doing business, reducing compliance burden, opening sectors like space and efface for foreign direct investments.

MC-Deloitte CEO Survey: Simpler tax regimes, compliances to improve ease-of-doing-business in India

The survey shows a significant interest in enhancing digitisation efforts and implementing an online single-window system to streamline clearances and integrate business procedures