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New in the New Companies Act

Tina Edwin
Updated : May 6, 2014

CSR: Help others, not yourself

The new Companies Act lays down clearly what constitutes corporate social responsibility and what does not. But a few concerns remain.

Tina Edwin
Updated : Apr 24, 2014

Independent directors - Independence defined, but not the state of mind

Setna, Wadia and Maniar are not the only board veterans who became independent directors on the boards they have served continuously for long periods. Such long uninterrupted associations as independent directors will not be possible any more under the new Companies Act that came into effect this financial year.

Tina Edwin
Updated : Apr 15, 2014

Expert view: New Companies Act puts an end to crony auditing

The implications of the section in the new Companies Act which makes it mandatory for companies to rotate their auditors every few years.