Legal Dilemma in Auditor Rotation: A Case Study Contributed by : Karishma Mantri karishma@simplybiz.in Statutory auditor independence is crucial in corporate governance, ensuring financial statements present a true and fair view. Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, regulates appointment and rotation, maintaining objectivity and audit quality, and safeguarding stakeholders’ interests, including shareholders and government, […]

When Board Meetings Slip, Liability Doesn’t In today’s regulatory environment, corporate secretarial compliance is no longer viewed as a procedural or clerical function. It has become a critical pillar of corporate governance, accountability, and risk management. With regulators increasingly leveraging technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor compliance, even seemingly routine lapses are […]

Why More US-Based Entrepreneurs Are Setting Up Businesses in India In recent years, India has become one of the most attractive destinations for global investors and entrepreneurs — especially those from the United States. From booming tech startups to large-scale manufacturing ventures, more and more US-based businesses are setting up operations in India to tap […]

Contributed By: Vinay Yerubandi Email: vinay@simplybiz.in 15 Clauses Every Founders’ Agreement Should Include for Indian Startups A well-crafted founders’ agreement is the backbone of any startup. As experts note, relying on “handshakes and honour-codes” without formalising co-founder roles leads to disputes. In India’s booming startup scene, a written founders’ agreement clarifies ownership, duties, and conflict […]

FORM FC-TRS : A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FOREIGN SHARE TRANSFERS AND COMPLIANCE IN INDIA Contributed by : Pooja Jain Cross-border share transfers are a critical component of India’s foreign investment ecosystem. To ensure transparency and compliance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated reporting of such transactions through Form FC-TRS under the Foreign Exchange […]

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB): A Strategic Tool for Corporate Financing in India Contributed by: Poorvi Gupta poorvi@simplybiz.in As India’s growth story accelerates, businesses are looking beyond domestic markets for cheaper, faster financing. External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) have become a buzzword, allowing Indian companies to tap global funds with ease. From powering start-ups to fueling large […]

RBI Reporting Requirements and Compliances for Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India Contributed By: Prerana Jain Email: Prerana@simplybiz.in Definition and Overview Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) are instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services, including financial services, remittance facilities, etc., against the value stored on such instruments. The value stored represents the amount paid by […]