Related-party transaction norms: Protecting minority shareholders or stifling business?

[ad_1] The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s latest regulations on related-party transactions (RPTs) are an exercise in regulatory overreach. Indian law already prescribes several regulations for RPTs, but regulators have been mandating more disclosures and greater levels of rigour that have made compliance extremely onerous. The two core pillars of RPTs are that pricing…

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Barry Eichengreen: US export curbs on high-tech enablers have rarely worked

[ad_1] A classic ‘dual use’ technology, these chips power Generative AI and supercomputers used in weapon systems, cyberattacks and surveillance. Equally, they can enhance the ability of companies to compete internationally—in this case, the ability of China’s high-tech firms to compete with their American rivals. In its final months, the Biden administration doubled down on…

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Auto and chemical sectors lead in quality certifications, CII manufacturing sector study says

[ad_1] India’s automotive and chemical sectors are leading in quality protocols and global certifications, while the capital goods and consumer goods sectors align with international benchmarks to boost exports, a study by industry body CII said. The study said that ambiguities in national standards and inadequate testing infrastructure impede quality consistency across industries. The study…

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