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Regulatory oversight needs fine-tuning with changing times: CCI Chairman

Data hegemony by some digital companies may lead to an "attention economy", he says

Only 20% of G20 companies' climate targets science-based: Study

Growing numbers of companies in the G20 are setting climate targets but most fail to align with climate science, a new research by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) said

FUDR raises $140,000 from US-based accelerator Expert Dojo, angel investor

The company currently works with 500 F&B outlets across 50 cities to help them generate annualised GMV of $3 million. It is growing at 25% MoM, adding 300 new F&B brands a month

Post-lockdown resignation intentions on the rise as job markets recover

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Having hunkered down at home and clung on to his job through the 2020 lockdowns, Dutch IT worker Benito Castillion is now on the hunt for a career-enhancing move - and it's a shift of perspective he shares with millions of white-collar staff worldwide.

Manual filing of disclosures not mandatory for cos complying with SDD: Sebi

Sebi on Friday said that manual filing of disclosures by companies, promoter group members, directors and designated persons will no longer be mandatory in case the companies are in compliance with system driven disclosures framework. Under SDD (System Driven Disclosures) framework, relevant disclosures are disseminated by the stock exchanges based on aggregation of data from the depositories without human intervention. On Friday, Sebi said exchanges and depositories have implemented the SDD in accordance with its circular issued in September 2020. "It is, therefore, clarified that for listed companies who have complied with requirements of the circular dated September 9, 2020, the manual filing of disclosures as required under Regulation 7(2) (a) & (b) of PIT Regulations is no longer mandatory," Sebi said in a circular. The norms mentioned by the regulator pertain to the requirement wherein promoters, designated person and directors of a listed company had an obligation to ...

SoftBank's Vision Fund posts $2 bn Q1 profit, share weakness casts shadow

China regulatory action has hit valuations, but sees further upside from listing of Paytm, Policybazaar

Subway questions constitutional validity of anti-profiteering provisions

Questions the authority over including it as respondent in a case against its franchisee

Thriwe earmarks $30 mn for acquisitions, to buy Alliances Galore

B2B consumer benefits marketplace Thriwe said it has earmarked $30 million for buyouts and is looking at acquiring 3-4 strategic assets in the next 18 to 24 months to drive business growth.

WhiteHat Jr Founder Karan Bajaj moves on, Trupti Mukker new CEO

Karan Bajaj, Founder and CEO of leading online learning platform WhiteHat Jr, is moving on to kick off the next chapter in his life

Stride Ventures announces first close of Stride Venture India Fund II

Stride Ventures has made disbursals of over Rs 400 crore in 2021 through 20 investments

Chevron Corporation tops profit estimates, joins share buyback stampede

The company cut its annual capital spending forecast to about $13 billion, now below what it had spent last year.

ESG factors now part of lending decision by top banks globally: Crisil CEO

ESG will play an even bigger role in decision making both on the issue side as well as the investor side in the longer-term, says Ashu Suyash

Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi slams India Inc over poor disclosure standards

Tyagi says the market regulator is examining free float in listed companies

This pilot trading scheme in Surat could help firms reduce air pollution

Industries participating in the pilot scheme reduced their particulate matter pollution by 24% (with an 8% margin of error)

Companies struggling to manage reporting on climate risks, says report

Businesses are finding it hard to manage reporting on climate risks and need to take urgent steps to meet the expectations of regulators as well as investors, according to a report.

High-paid jobs saw salary hike during Covid-19 lockdown, says PLFS

The Periodic Labour Force Survey for 2019-20 has found that average salary of those in the regular wage/salaried status actually rose by 5 per cent in the lockdown period from the previous quarter

Strategic divestment: Valuation of companies caught in the crosshairs

Forces govt rethink on NINL valuation, delaying sale

Ease vs cost of doing business in India

Business index rankings have become a substitute for addressing the fundamental constraints faced by entrepreneurs

Race to the bottom

States should avoid special investment deals with one group

Chile's Codelco plans India, SE Asia push to trim reliance on China

The firm will open a new office in Singapore to help lead the push around the region to deal with clients in Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, among others