SEBI defines an independent director as someone who does not have any material or financial relationship with the company or its directors. They should in no way get influenced by the management and should be able to take unbiased decisions/judgments. The idea is to...
Today’s question comes from Vijay who is the promoter of a Kolkata based company which he plans to take public over the next 3 years. His question dealt with improving business communication to reach more people. In today’s post I will talk about steps which every...
I have long been convinced that not more than 0.1% of retail investors look at the (Draft Red Herring) Prospectus (the DRHP) before applying for shares in an IPO. As a lawyer (and an Attorney) who spent 6 years drafting these documents, this has never been a happy...
Shareholder Activism – What is? Any act of the shareholder(s) of a company which results in either influencing or changing the behavior and / or decision of the company, either through its management or otherwise. Issues on shareholder activism and corporate...
Marketing of financial services and products is probably the most regulated field in India. Despite this, potential customers regularly get convinced about buying investment products which are inconsistent with their needs and future plans. In this article, I will...
In a country like India with a shadow economy the size of ~ 25% of GDP (total unaccounted money within India is estimated between Rs. 10 – 15 lakh crore by various accounts), it is not surprising that newer methods are constantly being evolved to make use of black...
