Month: July 2021

Ethanol Blending targets of government are ambitious, yet praiseworthy but government has been aggressively pursuing it

Posted: July 6, 2021 at 10:53 am | Author: Manish Marwah

Despite challenges, India has been aggressively pursuing its ethanol blending programme and this is reflected in its decision to advance E20 fuel rollout; with this one move, government aims to achieve multiple objectives – clean fuel, energy security, lower import bills and better remuneration for sugarcane farmers   India’s resolve to use cleaner vehicular fuel has […]

Amendments in rules on appointment, removal of independent directors is significant reform; will bring more transparency, improve corporate governance

Posted: at 10:30 am | Author: Manish Marwah

Changes undertaken by Sebi were much needed and timely and will bring paradigm shift in the ways companies conduct their affairs; decision on InvITs, REITs to usher new opportunities for companies, retail investors       Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has undertaken some major reforms by amending rules related to appointment, reappointment, removal or resignation of Independent Directors on listed company’s board. It has also changed […]