Published Editorials Our experts are invited by the media to express their opinion on developments relevant to business & industry. January 2013 December 2012 - Income Tax: Tax paid by co on employees behalf a non-monetary perquisite
The Indian Income Tax Act does not specifically clarify whether the tax can be paid by the employer on salary and monetary perquisites. This issue has been a matter of active debate. - Income Tax: Tax disallowances on marked-to-market loss
By disallowing notional losses and gain, the committee on tax accounting standards seeks to provide parity in computation of taxable income. - Corporate Tax: Piercing the veil on foreign offices
While it may seem strange at first glance that the RBI is looking into matters related to immigration compliance, the reason for it seems to be national security. - Indirect Tax: The politics of GST
Early GST implementation can help kickstart growth and investments. It is important that political parties at the Centre and States sense the urgency and work towards consensus on this key tax reform.
November 2012 - Corporate Tax: A welcome addition to the reform agenda
The introduction of the indirect transfer provisions with retrospective effect was bad politics and bad economics, says our Tax leader Satya Poddar.
October 2012 - Insurance: Setting up a “well-lit springboard” for insurance industry
The increase in FDI in insurance to 49% from the current 26% will send a positive signal to foreign insurers, says this article by our Insurance Advisory Services leader, Rohan Sachdev. - Corporate Tax: Karmik justice for Vodafone in India?
The Government of India might roll back retrospective amendment on indirect transfers. Get the complete article by our tax leader, Sudhir Kapadia. - Policy & Regulatory: B2C e-biz — Not added to cart
Indian retailers who deal mainly in physical sale of goods and a bit of Internet-based sales may need to restructure suitably to ensure the business is FDI-compliant. - Personal Tax: First-time investors in RGESS to get tax breaks
To promote investment flow into the capital market and widen the retail investor base in the Indian security market, the Indian government has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme (RGESS). This article discusses nuances of the scheme.
August 2012 - Indirect Tax: Realty check for new service tax regime
The service tax regime has been overhauled vide Budget 2012 — the 18-year-old classification-based service tax law has been replaced with ‘negative list’ based levy. This has widened the scope of services manifold. - Corporate Tax: Uneasy sits the royalty tag on software-makers
Taxpayers contend that revenues from software licensing transactions are not for ‘use of copyright’, which is usually taxed as ‘royalty’ in India. - Service Tax: Work in progress for EPC projects
Engineering, procurement, commissioning projects should carefully assess the negative list regime for service tax and its impact on bottom lines. - CCaSS: Strategic options for upstream companies
Although there has been a significant decrease in the oil intensity of Indian GDP between 1995 and 2008, a lot needs to be done to reduce the country’s high dependency on imported oil. - Corporate Tax: Taxing times for development centers IT companies
The Indian Prime Minister has announced the setting-up of a committee to review the taxability of development centers, the IT sector, as well as expediting the process of notifying the safe-harbour provisions. - Telecom: Irrational spectrum prices to pinch consumers
The Indian government's decision to price spectrum high is not in line with goals such as socioeconomic growth of the country, better coverage and inclusive growth. - Infrastructure-Ports & Shipping: Addressing regulatory and development risks key to draw funding to port sector
There needs to be speedy development of non-major ports resulting in the addition of fresh capacity and increasing the share of minor ports from 29% in FY07 to 40% in FY12. - People and Organisation: Collective vision gives strength to the firm
A vision provides shape and direction to the organization’s future and its values describe the underlying ethos of how the organization intends to operate, says this article.
July 2012 - ITRA: Digital watchdog in the corporate milieu
When it is IT-based, fraud governance and internal audit can change from “detect and react” mode to “prevent and pro-act.” - Tax Regulatory & Policy: Endless wait for FDI in multi-brand retail
Currently, foreign participation in the multi-brand retail format is not permitted, which is why one does not see the likes of a Harrods, Wal-Mart, or Tesco setting up their hypermarket in India. - Personal Tax: Tax sops in the time of GST
Though states may retain the authority to offer incentives/benefits in non-tax related areas, their power may be significantly curtailed in taxation-related matters. - Personal Tax: Tax implication of employee benefits: Things to remember
This article throws light on employee benefits such as Esops, ESPP and SAR and their tax benefits in India. - Personal Tax: E-filing returns is not as complicated as it sounds
An individual having total taxable income exceeding Rs. 10 lakh is required to file returns online - Corporate Tax: Tricky terrain of tax avoidance
While separating legitimate tax arrangements from tax avoidance, reasonableness is the key if investor and business community confidence is to be retained, says this article. - Corporate Tax: GAAR goes only so far
The draft GAAR guidelines made public by the government fall short of providing the desired comfort and leave the important substantive tax aspects unaddressed, says this article. - Fraud, Investigation & Dispute Services(FIDS): De-risk your corporate bank account from frauds
Any large-scale fraud involving siphoning of funds either by management or employees cannot be perpetrated without the misuse of the company’s bank accounts. - Infrastructure: Regulation and hurdles
Removing regulatory hurdles is not always a case of passing a bill or modifying an Act. The need, is to speed up every aspect of the consultation process and resolve, gaps and differences at a faster pace.
June 2012 - Fraud, Investigation & Dispute Services(FIDS): Good Samaritans with nothing to hide
NGOs are increasingly facing scrutiny on issues of transparency and accountability. - Fraud, Investigation & Dispute Services(FIDS): Changing face of fraud in India
This article explores the top five fraud risks that emerged from the recent India Fraud survey, data or information theft and IP infringement, being the first. - People and Organisation: Institution-building is nation-building
Leadership of an institution is not just a duty, but an obligation, explores our leader NS Rajan, in this article.
- Indirect Tax: Importer's challenge
India has granted significant duty concessions for imports from several ASEAN and South Asian countries. However, importers looking to reduce costs find the process of obtaining duty concessions too complex.
- Personal Tax: Tax-efficient investments for the salaried
For a salaried individual, the Income-Tax Act, 1961, provides various tax-saving investment tools where a taxpayer can park his income, which will not only reduce his tax liability, but also create wealth.
- Risk Management: Need for agility and control
Most managers believe their business is over-controlled and the complexity of the control environment slows their response to the changing competitive landscape.
- Corporate Tax: Corporate rejigs likely to attract stamp duty in TN
According to the proposed amendment the term “conveyance” will include every order of the High Court under section 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, involving inter vivos transfer of property, whether movable or immovable, or any interest in any property.
- Personal Tax: Preserving your PF during an overseas assignment
Over the last few years, the Indian Government has signed “social security agreements” with governments in other countries for the benefit of Indians working abroad and their Indian employers.
- Human Capital: Shakespeare's letter to a new-age CEO
This article by our leader N.S. Rajan explores the role of the new age CEO, amid challenging times.
May 2012 - Infrastructure: Airlines should spread wings to non-metros to stay afloat
Airlines should look to operating in diverse markets and have the vision to develop new markets and deep pockets to support occasional stress, says this article.
- Infrastructure: New cities built around high-speed train corridors desirable
New cities need to take advantage of new transport infrastructure that is being planned, such as the high-speed rail, suggests this article.
- CCaSS: Is going green just a fad?
Today, news reports and corporate pronouncements on environmental stewardship abound. These are only a sample of the full breadth of activity underway. But is this just a fad? This article explores. - Indirect Tax: Taxman's eye on cross-border services
The proposed PPS Rules is a peephole into the future, and expected to directly influence the manner in which cross-border supply of services would be interpreted for levy of service tax. - Corporate Tax: 'Avoid' the confusion
The Finance Minister has cleared some of the haze surrounding GAAR. But more clarity is needed on how the rules will sift the grey area between tax evasion and tax planning. - Corporate Tax: Mauritius structures - gazing through a crystal ball
Amidst confusing signals, tax professionals and taxpayers attempt to divine the future of Mauritius structures in India. - Telecom: Need for balance between revenues and growth of telecom sector
The policy on spectrum auctions and pricing was much awaited to induce order in the Indian telecom sector. However, the proposed recommendations by the TRAI have quailed the hopes of the industry, according to this article. - Personal Tax: Various investment options available to secure kid’s future & tax implications
High inflation, coupled with an increasingly competitive environment, has made creating a strong financial base for children a huge challenge for parents. - Corporate Tax: Corporates can take a relook at their ‘acceptable’ tax planning
The finance minister’s decision to step back on retroactive taxing of indirect transfer of shares and defer the implementation of General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) provisions has provided a breather to corporates. - Personal Tax: Finance Bill 2012: New process of filing tax return to become more taxing
One should appreciate the intent and focused attention of Indian tax authorities to improve the tax filing experience, says our leader Amarpal S Chadha. - Corporate Tax: GAAR deferred: Finance minister brings smiles back to frowning faces
The finance minister's announcement, especially in relation to the deferral of the introduction of General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), would have brought relief after the initial Budget presentation, says our leader Sudhir Kapadia.
April 2012 - Fraud, Investigation & Dispute Services(FIDS): Sticky issues in oil exploration
The oil and gas exploration contracts run into problems owing to differences over cost projections. - Indirect Tax: Pluses in the negative list
There is no doubt that taxation of services under the existing positive-list regime has made the law lengthy and litigious. - Direct Tax: Will GAAR rob the sheen off India-Mauritius structures?
The uncertainty could potentially lead to a dangerous trend of the Revenue questioning almost every transaction that results in tax saving. - Direct Tax: Pause before P-Notes
Uncertainties in tax positions could deter FIIs from issuing P-Notes, which could adversely impact foreign fund inflow to the Indian capital market. - Direct Tax: The proposed GAAR arms taxmen with arbitrary powers
There are many troubling aspects of this provision that will make doing business in India more challenging, than what it already is from a tax perspective, says our leader Sudhir Kapadia in this article. - Government & Public Sector: Missing links
Allocating limited public resources across an excessively broad range of sectors may lead to inefficient use of resources. Effective utilization of funds is critical, says this article. - Technology: Impact on biz sentiment depends on scale of class action suit
NS Rajan, Partner and Global Leader - People and Organisation, says in an interview that increasing stringent state labour laws and their enforcement has led to a rise in litigations.
March 2012 - Fraud, Investigation & Dispute Services(FIDS): Forensic approach to avoid shocks
An investor needs to evaluate potential compliance risk arising out of corrupt practices, says our Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services Partner Sandeep Baldava, in this article. - Budget: Budget 2012: Strong measures will boost investment in real estate
Budget 2012 provides the Government of India an opportunity to address the problems plaguing the housing sector to ensure better quality homes at affordable prices. - Budget: What Budget can do
This article presents Budget recommendations to widen the existing base of physical infrastructure, especially power, oil & gas, roads and ports
February 2012 - Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services: Set the tone to manage fraud risks
Given the tedious penal provisions under the new Companies Bill, it is advisable that companies proactively implement a robust fraud risk management process. - Direct Tax: Widening the tax base — the unfinished agenda
There is a dire need to broaden the tax base by bringing in the culture of compliance, says our leader R. Anand.
- Direct Tax: Intense Expectations: Pre-budget 2012
The industry is hoping for the government's support through a budget focused on a growth-oriented tax policy framework
- Direct Tax: Budget may "look through" offshore deals
The Government may consider bringing in certain key aspects of the DTC in the current Income-tax Act, 1961 by way of an amendment in the Finance Bill.
- Direct Tax: Why Vodafone ruling is historic
The Supreme Court has acknowledged that the use of holding companies and investment structures may not necessarily result in tax avoidance.
January 2012 - Indirect Tax: Will the negative list pass muster?
The Union Budget 2012-13 is likely to witness a revolutionary shift in taxation of services in India with the introduction of the negative list of services, says Vivek Pachisia, Tax Partner.
- Personal Tax: How to choose between different tax-saving options
With so many tax-saving instruments available, and with the cap on the amount of investment allowed, one needs to plan well, says our senior tax professional, Shankar PB.
- Direct Tax: Reducing cross-border tax disputes
MNCs in India have to deal with complex issues, with fundamentals of international taxation being tested on a regular basis, says our Tax Partner Prashant Khatore.
- Direct Tax: Vodafone ruling will end uncertainty
The much awaited decision in the Vodafone case reaffirms the confidence of investors all across the globe in the Indian judiciary. Bringing a major relief to the foreign investors interested in participating in the India growth story, the judgment pronounced by Hon'ble Chief Justice of India S H Kapadia, Swatanter Kumar and K S Radhakrishnan clears the air surrounding the Indian regulatory environment which may enhance the foreign direct investment inflows into India.
- Direct Tax: Implication beyond borders
The Supreme Court in the Vodafone case seeks to strike a balance between legitimate tax minimization and abusive tax avoidance.
- Direct Tax: The tax triumph
The judgment of the Supreme Court of India on the Vodafone case will provide a much needed clarity, certainty and confidence to global investors, says Tax Partner, Pranav Sayta.
- Direct Tax: Post Vodafone verdict, Indian government should show maturity
With the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Vodafone, the government should gracefully acknowledge the verdict and clarify that no indirect exit transactions will be pursued any further, says our leader Sudhir Kapadia.
- Direct Tax: Weigh DTC provisions while choosing tax saving instruments
It is that time of the year when people make investments for tax saving. As an investor, when you think about investments, you have to keep in mind that the existing tax laws will undergo a major change by April 2012, with the implementation of the Direct Tax Code (DTC).
December 2011 - Direct Tax: Taxing venture funds is bad for growth
Although the tax law provides for a single level of taxation, practically, the venture fund as well as the investor may be subject to tax on the same income, leading to double taxation.
- Personal Tax: How to use HUF to reduce your tax liability
The taxman treats the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) as another entity, entitled to the same exemptions and deductions as any other individual taxpayer, says Tax Partner Sonu Iyer, in this article.
- IT Advisory: Companies turn employee risks such as attrition, employee costs into opportunities
Talent risks faced by an organization in India are presenting opportunities to launch robust talent management mechanisms that will not only help mitigate talent risks but will also help catapult the organization on to a higher growth trajectory.
- Tax Regulatory: Companies Bill to cushion ride for M&As - implementation holds the key
In the M&A space, the corporate world keenly looks forward to easy regulation. From that perspective, the recently-tabled Companies Bill, 2011, has been eagerly awaited.
- Personal Tax: Returning to India? Rules about earnings from investments abroad
Overseas investments by Indian residents are regulated by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), which is implemented by the Reserve Bank of India.
- IndirectTax: Advance ruling under indirect tax
The Central Government should reconsider aligning the provisions relating to advance ruling under indirect tax laws with the scheme prevailing under income tax, says our Senior Tax professional, Saloni Roy.
- Personal Tax: Interest earned on infra bonds is taxable
Investment in infrastructure bonds would help the investor save tax depending on the rate at which he is liable to pay tax, says Shalini Jain in this article.
November 2011 - Direct Tax: Floating a trust may help you earn goodwill & get tax benefits too
Not many are aware that one can set up his/her own trust for charitable activities such as medical aid to the poor or providing education to those who cannot afford it. - IT Advisory: Stretch your IT investment rupee
In this column, IT Advisory Services Leader Samiron Ghoshal offers some pointers towards an IT investment approach that will enable better strategy execution. - Tax & Policy: FDI in Retail - Regenerated enthusiasm amongst foreign investors
Given the current economic uncertainty prevailing in the global economy, India has become an attractive FDI destination, with its young population, higher disposal income and growing consumer demand. - Personal Tax: Do social security pacts work for you?
One of the special provisions is that unlike a local employee, who is entitled to withdraw PF money two months after leaving employment, an international worker can withdraw PF money only after retirement or attaining 58 years of age. - Personal Tax: Esops better than stock purchase plans
Esops generally score better than ESPPs, more so in case of increase in share prices, as Esop holders' cost would be pre-fixed at the time of grant (where the prices are lower). - Indirect Tax: Service tax norms must be clearer
While the goals of the revised concept paper are positive, much will depend on how the list of negative services is compiled. - Retail: FDI in retail - MNC retailers to select partners with suitable capabilities
India's retail market promises to be among the top retail destinations in the world, thanks to rising consumption. - IT Advisory: ERM in the time of financial crisis
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) can be an enabling framework with varied benefits for banks and other financial institutions in these complex and changing times. - Real Estate: Mumbai needs infrastructure
Maximum City faces a colossal challenge in augmenting the carrying capacity to cater to high densities, say Ajit Krishnan and Tarika Kumar in this article. - Aviation: Aviation sector - Open up aviation
There is hope for India's airlines as the sector here is still young, says Sushi Shyamal, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst and Young India, in an interview. - Telecom: Telecom sector - On the cusp of consolidation
The hyper-competitive telecom industry, reeling under the pressure of stressed margins, has been eagerly awaiting a policy around mergers and acquisitions, to initiate consolidation. - Personal Tax: Tax implications are different for employees, consultants
All the eligible business expenses incurred in providing consultancy services are deductible from the consultancy income for tax purposes - even the value of depreciation of the business assets can be deducted. - Banking and Finance: Bank NIMs will shrink
The RBI, on expected lines increased the policy rates in its second quarter review of the monetary policy. The persistently high near double digit inflation is forcing the predictable policy stance. - Government & Public Sector: National Manufacturing Policy: Don't go wrong this time
With the Cabinet approving the National Manufacturing Policy recently, some chronic problems plaguing the Indian manufacturing sector are set to be resolved.
October 2011 - Indirect tax: Negative list of services step in right direction
The release of the concept paper on taxation of services based on a "negative list" by the finance ministry, has struck quite a debate. Read more. - Real Estate: Better transparency, clarity in realty norms will attract foreign funds
In this engaging interview, Howard Roth, Partner & Global Real Estate Leader, Ernst & Young discusses the need for a critical shift in real estate policy and better on-ground execution to attract more investments into the sector. - Telecom: Encouraging policy, but "when" and "how" needs clarity
The National Telecom Policy 2011 draft highlights the Government's action plan to enable aggressive growth for the sector. But, only effective implementation and correct timing will help define its success. - Personal Tax: NRIs returning to India? Investment opportunities available are manifold
Global mobility has become a key catalyst of the Indian economy, both due to an increase in Indian outbounds looking to attain international experience and a rise in "returning Indians." - Personal Tax: Advisor's role not limited to just filing your I-T return
It is imperative to understand that a professional tax advisor can be hired to provide the entire set of services, starting from optimal tax advice, creation of a cost-effective structure, especially in a cross-border transaction. - Transaction Tax: New ring to tax tale
The territorial jurisdiction of Indian tax authorities to tax cross-border transactions involving indirect transfer of shares of an Indian company has been a matter of controversy. - Direct Tax: One-time Amnesty for Swiss Stash
An amnesty scheme for wealth hidden abroad should be legally tenable and carefully planned - Real estate: Prices likely to be stagnant in the short term
Ajit Krishnan, Partner and Leader, Real Estate and Infrastructure of Ernst & Young India shares his perspectives on the effect of the current global scenario on the Indian real estate, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the country's real estate and the market outlook. September 2011 August 2011 - Telecom: Strategy Shift
The indian telecome industry is set to enter the next phase fo growth with data services being the prime growth driver. - Personal Tax: HRA home loan not fully tax-exempt
In the context of claiming HRA and home loan exemption for computing income taxes, some provisions of the Income Tax Act should be borne in mind. - Banking and Finance: Some delay in licences will beef up banking
The wait is getting longer for draft guidelines for new banking licences. In an interview, Ashwin Parekh - Ernst & Young National Leader (Global Financial Services) - feels that this wait may help in creating a strong environment for the banking sector. - Advertising And Public Relations: Why newspapers need to up the ante
Publishers need to increase customer reach, cost competitiveness and stakeholder confidence to hold on to readers and advertisers in the digital age. - Personal Tax: Buying land across the seven seas
Buying property abroad can be risky. You should look into certain aspects before you take the plunge. - Personal Tax: Allowances as part of EPF to hit net salary
High Courts of Madhya Pradesh and Madras have recntly passed rulings covering various allowances as part of basic wages for calculation of Employees' Provident Fund contributions. - Personal Tax: DTC to widen wealth tax net
The critical point to be noted is the extended coverage of the assets on which the wealth tax is payable, could negate the savings option. - Personal Tax: Inheritance tax, if brought again, may hit India's global ambitions
An estate duty or inheritance tax seeks to reduce the advantage that children of the rich start out with versus the children of the not-so-rich. - Corporate Tax: Hold-ups on Mauritius Route
Unclear terms in India-Mauritious tax treaty may stifle the FII romance with India - Direct Tax: Is grip tightening on black money
The key to this will be effective implementation and relentless pursuit of tax offenders in specific cases - Personal Finance: Overseas house may be taxed in India & abroad
While purchasing property abroad, several factors should come into play, like location, price, investment and taxes of both the countries involved. - Transfer Pricing: Importance of transfer pricing documentation
In Ernst & Young's Global Transfer Pricing Survey 2010, majority of the respondents considered transfer pricing as being more important now than ever. - Personal Tax: Making HNIs tax complaint
Focusing on the HNI segment can produce positive results both in terms of additional revenue and disallowed losses - Personal Tax: Of death & taxes
Enacting a tax law is the easiest part. The tough part is enforcing it and punishing evaders. - Personal Tax: FMP returns better than FDs post tax
The avenue that provides similar benefits as FDs with added tax efficiency are fixed maturity plans, which are funds with a fixed tenure of investment. - Personal Tax: Education Loan offers great benefits to those in the 30% tax bracket
Given that full deduction of the interest is available, for a person paying taxes in the 30% bracket, the effective interest cost of the loan is reduced by 30% - Personal Finance: Form 15G,H save TDS on fixed deposits
An individual can submit a declaration to the bank in Form 15G/H to inform that his income tax liability is nil and request the bank not to deduct tax at source. - Media: Jim Turley, Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young, in an interview with CNBC
Watch our Chairman and CEO Jim Turley share his thoughts on India's emergence as an investment destination, other emerging markets and outlook on the global economy.
July 2011 - Assurance: Fair value hierarchy, with inputs prioritised
21 July 2011 - With the issuance of IFRS 12 Fair Value Measurement and a similar standard US GAAP, a uniform framework has been created will reduce complexity in applying the fair value principles and improve consistency across the world.
June 2011 - Assurance: Assessing control over entity
30 June 2011 - Acquisition accounting will be required for investments that are now deemed to be controlled, Consolidation of entities that were hitherto kept out of the books would have significant impact on the balance sheet, income-statement, ratios, debt and compensation arrangements, market valuation, etc.
- Personal Tax: Now, e-file withholding tax returns
21 June 2011 - E-filing of withholding tax returns may not, in fact, make things easier for employers after all.
- Personal Tax: Should India have an inheritance tax?
8 June 2011 - It is interesting to note that India is one of the very few large countries that don't levy a death duty or inheritance tax.
- Personal Tax: Employer to pay tax on non-monetary perquisites
7 June 2011 - Tax is paid by the employer on non-monetary perquisites and is exempt in the hands of the employee under this section.
- Tax: Will new M&A regulation help
2 June 2011 - The recently notified regulations governing M&A at first glance seem to have addressed several aspects raised by India Inc. in the last couple of months.
- Tax: FDI in Limited Liablity Partnerships
1 June 2011 - On May 20, 2011 the government gave its nod to FDI in Limited Liablity Partnerships (LLPs). This move was much awaited as it is expected to foster more foreign investment in India.
May 2011 - Banking and Finance: Towards digital info age
19 May 2011 - It is essential that corporates build an understanding of XBRL and its applicability within their organisations.
- Tax: Taxpayers can seek stay on proceedings
3 May 2011 - Law allows taxpayers to seek stay from a tribunal in a pending appeal, if they can depict a strong case.
- Tax: Check tax liability before getting excited over overseas deputation
24 May 2011 - Overseas deputation comes with tax implications in both countries at the time of exit and return, which need to be well thought out before leaving.
- Banking and Finance: Free trade agreements and corporate global strategy
1 May 2011 - Picture a world of nominal or zero customs duties, fewer product standards and technical regulations, and no burdensome licensing procedures.
- Banking and Finance: Bank secrecy on the back foot
17 May 2011 - For the past year, voices are being heard in India against black money held by Indians in secret bank accounts abroad.
- Banking and Finance: Claim relief on hypothetical tax amount
17 May 2011 - While decisions are restricted to the tax treatment of hypothetical taxes in case of individuals coming on assignment to India, it also holds practical relevance for outbound Indians.
- Infrastructure: New rules to spur M&A deals
23 May 2011 - The regulations on M&A are bound to change the dynamics of doing transactions in India. While there are problems, a lot of speculation has been out to rest.
- Financial Services: New Banking licences
The RBI is expected to announce roadmaps for significant policy initiatives like the licensing guidelines for new banks, bank holding companies and others.
- Private Equity: Low volume high values
Despite low volumes, a few large deals drive the overall private equity investment activity in April.
- Assurance: A step in the right direction
5 May 2011 - Schedule VI which sets out the presentation and disclosure requirement in financial statements under the Companies Act, is being completely overhauled. The Schedule placed on the MCA website will apply to companies following Indian GAAP starting from the financial year commencing on or after 1 April 2011. The revised Schedule for companies which will follow Indian IFRS will be notified at a later date.
- Financial Services: Downsize risks to growth
4 May 2011 - As the RBI continues to tighten the benchmark rate to contain inflation, the savings rate is set to become competitive and market-determined.
April 2011 - Financial Services: It's time to move away from the commission structure
18 April 2011 - When bank executives and relationship managers mis-sell a financial product, such as a credit card or a personal loan, does it amount to crime. This discussion evaluates whether it is imperative to stop such activities to retain credibility of banks.
- Assurance: XBRL - the Financial Information at par
30 April 2011 - The introduction of XBRL in India will increase the ability of different regulatory bodies to use the same electronic data set, facilitating sharing of information in an effecient manner
- Assurance: For IRDA, one-size-fits-all IFRS guidance a challenge
27 April 2011 - The roadmap issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) requires all insurance companies to apply IFRS starting from April 1, 2012. The replacement standards IFRS 4 - Phase 2 & IFRS 9 are not expected to be applicable until atleast 2013.
- Assurance/Oil & Gas: Oil & Gas Accounting under Indian IFRS
1 April 2011 - It would be helpful if the standard setter can clarify all the issues, so that E&E companies do not use conjecture but apply proper guidance issued by the standard setter in prepearing their financial statements
- Indirect Tax: Highlights of the New GST Bill
1 April 2011 - The much awaited and anticipated Constitutional Amendment Bill ("Bill") for implementation of GST in India was tabled in the Lok Sabha on 22 March 2011. The current Bill pending before the Lok Sabha is the fourth draft prepared by the Centre after the first three drafts were rejected by certain States, citing reasons of financial impact on revenue collections at the State level and losing their autonomy regarding fixation of rate of taxes, procedural norms etc. The Bill seeks to levy an integrated GST on inter-state supply of goods and services.
Reprinted with the permission of CFO Connect. All rights reserved throughout the world. 25 word brief-Highlights of the New GST Bill.
- Indirect Tax: Reversal of cenvat credit and service tax
1 April 2011 - The article addresses indirect tax queries of SME sector.
Reprinted with the permission of Financial Express. All rights reserved throughout the world.
March 2011 - Personal Tax: Returns of senior not to face scrutiny
29 March 2011 - CBDT press release has brought some relief for senior citizen aged 60 years or more and individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) with gross total income upto Rs 10 lakh, as they would not be scrutinised in a routine manner.
Reprinted with permission from Financial Express. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Personal Tax: Invest in a house to increase green quotient in your bank account
22 March 2011 - While the changes suggested in Budget 2011 were not wide sweeping, a significant boost is the creditable interest subvention on housing loans where the interest rate subsidy of 1% has been extended to loans of up to Rs. 15 lakh (it was at Rs. 10 lakh earlier) in cases where the cost of the house does not exceed Rs. 25 lakh.
Reprinted with the permission of Economic Times. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Power Sector: Mixed Budget
1 March 2011 - The Budget 2011 has left the power industry with mixed feeling. Increase in inflow of fund will give the necessary kick to the industry, while tax burden and input cost increase may hit the industry. To meet the stated target of adding 15,000 megawatt to the power generation the government must take more concrete steps.
Reprinted with the permission of PowerLine Magazine. All rights reserved throughout the world.
January 2011 December 2010 - Assurance: How IFRS will impact Financial statements
30 December 2010 - With Indian GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) converging with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), most accounting areas will undergo a significant change. The impact on financial statements of some of the changes are outlined in this article. First Published in Mint.
- Assurance: Gearing Up for the Global Standard
29 December 2010 - As India converges with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), there are certain matters that company directors should be aware of. First and foremost, India is converging with IFRS and not adopting IFRS. The Indian IFRS will be called Ind-AS, which would diverge from IFRS on some matters. The second article of the three-part series on IFRS, talks about the same. First Published in Mint.
- Assurance: What Investors Should Know
28 December 2010 - A three-part series on IFRS was run in Mint. The series is written by Dolphy D'Souza, partner and national IFRS leader Ernst and Young. India is committed to starting the first phase of convergence with IFRS in the quarter beginning April. The convergence will bring about several changes in the way the balance sheets of companies are presented and the series focuses on what company promoters and investors should look for. First Published in Mint.
- Cleantech: A Sunshine Year
27 December 2010 - The article is the roundup for year 2010 and projections for 2011. Launch of National Solar Mission was the key announcement made in the sector. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Tax/Real Estate: Real estate sector needs FDI fillip
25 December 2010 - The article talks about the availability of low cost funds for real estate sector as it's growth is largely dependent on that and FDI can be a significant source of funds for the sector. First Published in The Economic Times.
- Telecom: Are auctions right for telecom?
17 December 2010 - This was a viewpoint that featured in the Financial Express debate. The article talks about how simultaneous auction with multiple-round clock can create financial challenges, resulting in stretched balance sheets and dragging down services uptake. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
November 2010 - Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS): Authorised users pose greatest security threat
21 November 2010 - The article highlights the fact that how authorised users in the company pose the greatest security threat for that company, with specific steps that a company can undertake to prevent this. First Published in The Economic Times.
- Assurance: Whats in the works for construction accounting
11 November 2010 - The article talks about the impact of new draft on financial statements for developers and contractors called Ind-AS to Ministry of Corporate Affairs by Institue of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Transaction Advisory Services: PE Exits will become a phenomenon just as regular as investments
November 2010 - The article talks about the major trends in the Indian PE industry based on the developments in the funding space. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Financial Services: Temporary liquidity squeeze
03 November 2010 – The article talks about the challenges faced by an SME to raise equity or capital in absence of in-house expertise and steps they could look into to overcome this challenge. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Oil & Gas: Emerging risks for E&P firms
01 November 2010 – The article talks about the impact of new draft on financial statements for developers and contractors called Ind-AS to Ministry of Corporate Affairs by Institue of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
October 2010 September 2010 July 2010 May 2010 April 2010 - IFRS: Are you ready?
30 April 2010 - Converting to IFRS is a major change management project that can affect all aspects of your business, including IT. Reprinted with the permission of Dataquest. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS: Extension on convergence to IFRS
29 April 2010 - Challenges faced by companies in the financial services sector to converge with IFRS implementation. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Real Estate: Find the right place
26 April 2010 - Cautious approach while investing in the right location holds the key for real estate sector in the long term. Reprinted with the permission of Business world. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS/Fr: Building risk resilience for NGOs
25 April 2010 - Emerging frauds in the NGO sector and steps to counter them. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS: some unanswered questions
15 April 2010 - Emerging topics of debate around application of IFRS in India with specific focus on fair value principle. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Media & Entertainment: Long term challenges will come from high costs, taxes & call-centre operations
14 April 2010 - The DTH industry is growing at breakneck pace and has already crossed 20 Million subscribers by the end of 2009. With few challenges and opportunities most of the operators have shown robust growth through customer acquisitions in cable dry, cable frustrated and cable rich markets Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS: IFRS will reduce compliance cost for small companies
5 April 2010 - ICAI and NCA should take appropriate measures for adoption of IFRS in the SME sector. First Published in The Economic Times.
March 2010 - IFRS: Global accounting roadmap for banks, insurers soon
31 March 2010 - Q&A interview with Dolphy D'Souza & Ruth Picker on IFRS roadmap for banks and insurers. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS/ Retail: IFRS impact on retail sector
29 March 2010 - IFRS convergence-impact on retail sector. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Oil & Gas: Changing dynamics of gas pricing
16 March 2010 - Recommendations and challenges for gas pricing in India. First Published in The Economic Times.
- Metals & Mining: Paradigm change in steel industry
15 March 2010 - Changing dynamics and its impact on steel industry. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Infrastructure/ Roads: A much needed boost to roads & highways development
7 March 2010 - The article highlights the much needed boost the govt has given to the sector and what all the government will need to do to achieve the target. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
February 2010 - Infrastructure/ Road: The road ahead
18 February 2010 - Post budget article on infrastructure reforms which were high on the agenda in the budget.. There is a shortage of good quality roads in the country and to improve the road infra, there has been a significant push by the government. Copyright © 2010 Diligent media corporation Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction rights syndication@dnaindia.net
- IFRS: IFRS roadmap in the right direction
4 February 2010 - Guidance required on vatiou issues like comparative numbers and voluntarily adoption of to implementing IFRS. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Life Sciences: Tax incentives are the way forward for Indian pharmaceutical industry to establish global footprint
6 February 2010 - The interview feature talks about the expected developments for Indian Pharmaceutical industry on the based on the budget annoucement and what could be focus areas for budget 2010. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world
- Fraud, Investigation and Dispute Services: Managing fraud, post-recession
1 February 2010 - How to manage fraud by identifying fraud in advance and defining fraud response plan if the fraud is detected. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Power & Utilities: Lessons from Change
1 February 2010 - With the economy surging towards the path of revival, it is pivotal that the corporate world analyse the lessons learned and the approach adopted during the downturn so as to prepare themselves for the times ahead. Reprinted with the permission of PowerLine. All rights reserved throughout the world.
January 2010 - Metals & Mining: Coal is the secret of India's energy
16 January 2010 - Scenario of coal & power in the country. First Published in The Economic Times.
- Metals & Mining/Infrastructure: The Coal power
16 January 2010 - Discussion on the quantum of power India needs. First Published in The Times of India.
- Cement/Metals & Mining: Cement & Steel offtake
1 January 2010 - Role of cement & steel in construction industry. Reprinted with the permission of Indian Infrastructure. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Financial Services: Temporary liquidity squeeze
03 November 2010 – The article talks about the challenges faced by an SME to raise equity or capital in absence of in-house expertise and steps they could look into to overcome this challenge.
Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Oil & Gas: Emerging risks for E&P firms
01 November 2010 – The article talks about the impact of new draft on financial statements for developers and contractors called Ind-AS to Ministry of Corporate Affairs by Institue of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
October 2010 September 2010 July 2010 May 2010 April 2010 - IFRS: Are you ready?
30 April 2010 - Converting to IFRS is a major change management project that can affect all aspects of your business, including IT. Reprinted with the permission of Dataquest. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS: Extension on convergence to IFRS
29 April 2010 - Challenges faced by companies in the financial services sector to converge with IFRS implementation. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Real Estate: Find the right place
26 April 2010 - Cautious approach while investing in the right location holds the key for real estate sector in the long term. Reprinted with the permission of Business world. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS/Fr: Building risk resilience for NGOs
25 April 2010 - Emerging frauds in the NGO sector and steps to counter them. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS: some unanswered questions
15 April 2010 - Emerging topics of debate around application of IFRS in India with specific focus on fair value principle. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Media & Entertainment: Long term challenges will come from high costs, taxes & call-centre operations
14 April 2010 - The DTH industry is growing at breakneck pace and has already crossed 20 Million subscribers by the end of 2009. With few challenges and opportunities most of the operators have shown robust growth through customer acquisitions in cable dry, cable frustrated and cable rich markets Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS: IFRS will reduce compliance cost for small companies
5 April 2010 - ICAI and NCA should take appropriate measures for adoption of IFRS in the SME sector. First Published in The Economic Times.
March 2010 - IFRS: Global accounting roadmap for banks, insurers soon
31 March 2010 - Q&A interview with Dolphy D'Souza & Ruth Picker on IFRS roadmap for banks and insurers. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- IFRS/ Retail: IFRS impact on retail sector
29 March 2010 - IFRS convergence-impact on retail sector. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Oil & Gas: Changing dynamics of gas pricing
16 March 2010 - Recommendations and challenges for gas pricing in India. First Published in The Economic Times.
- Metals & Mining: Paradigm change in steel industry
15 March 2010 - Changing dynamics and its impact on steel industry. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Infrastructure/ Roads: A much needed boost to roads & highways development
7 March 2010 - The article highlights the much needed boost the govt has given to the sector and what all the government will need to do to achieve the target. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
February 2010 - Infrastructure/ Road: The road ahead
18 February 2010 - Post budget article on infrastructure reforms which were high on the agenda in the budget.. There is a shortage of good quality roads in the country and to improve the road infra, there has been a significant push by the government. Copyright © 2010 Diligent media corporation Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction rights syndication@dnaindia.net
- IFRS: IFRS roadmap in the right direction
4 February 2010 - Guidance required on vatiou issues like comparative numbers and voluntarily adoption of to implementing IFRS. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Life Sciences: Tax incentives are the way forward for Indian pharmaceutical industry to establish global footprint
6 February 2010 - The interview feature talks about the expected developments for Indian Pharmaceutical industry on the based on the budget annoucement and what could be focus areas for budget 2010. Reprinted with the permission of The Indian Express Limited © 2009. All rights reserved throughout the world
- Fraud, Investigation and Dispute Services: Managing fraud, post-recession
1 February 2010 - How to manage fraud by identifying fraud in advance and defining fraud response plan if the fraud is detected. Reprinted with the permission of Hindu Business Line. All rights reserved throughout the world.
- Power & Utilities: Lessons from Change
1 February 2010 - With the economy surging towards the path of revival, it is pivotal that the corporate world analyse the lessons learned and the approach adopted during the downturn so as to prepare themselves for the times ahead. Reprinted with the permission of PowerLine. All rights reserved throughout the world.
January 2010 - Metals & Mining: Coal is the secret of India's energy
16 January 2010 - Scenario of coal & power in the country. First Published in The Economic Times.
- Metals & Mining/Infrastructure: The Coal power
16 January 2010 - Discussion on the quantum of power India needs. First Published in The Times of India.
- Cement/Metals & Mining: Cement & Steel offtake
1 January 2010 - Role of cement & steel in construction industry. Reprinted with the permission of Indian Infrastructure. All rights reserved throughout the world.
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