These instruments are not very investor-friendly and won't stop the gold rush either. »

It is better to have an L&T rather than sundry politicians and film stars promote universities. »

The RBI and SEBI should apply their respective ‘25 per cent’ norms more seriously. »

Chit funds are fine as a kind of self-help group for those with modest means. Once they grow, like Saradha, they become dubious. »

It is possible to unearth the black money in NBFCs and cooperative banks. »

Pharma MNCs cannot keep inventions a secret in perpetuity. Hence, the role of patents which provide them a 20-year cover. »

Is the taxman not giving you credit for tax deducted at source (TDS) from your income? The Delhi High Court, in a recent ruling, has provided some relief. It has stated that if credit for TDS... »

Switzerland, a formidable black money haven, has never been brought to book. »

Directors pushing their agendas may not have their way any longer. The Companies Bill 2012 seeks to bring about a paradigm change in the way the boardroom operates. »

Royalty is payable to State governments only on the metal content extracted. Tailings and rejects dumped back into the earth obviously are not metals mined and, to that extent, royalty cannot be l... »