Canada raises proof of funds requirement for foreigners applying for permanent residency

Canada has updated the amount of funds required for foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence in the country. Foreigners wishing to apply for permanent residence in Canada will now have to show a higher amount of funds as proof to be eligible for the Express Entry Programs. For Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has […]

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Cabinet Approves Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme to scale up Research

In a transformative step to bolster India’s research and innovation ecosystem, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has today approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of Rs. One lakh Crore. Recognizing the critical role that the private sector plays in driving innovation and commercializing research the RDI […]

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SEBI picks 9 audit firms to probe corporate fraud

SEBI has shortlisted nine firms, including Deloitte, BDO and Chokshi & Chokshi, for conducting forensic audits in corporate fraud cases, reducing the panel from the previous 20. The new list, effective for three years, replaces the 2021 panel and emphasizes quality and past performance in the selection process. The Securities and Exchange Board of India […]

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Corporate Debtor Cannot Be Prosecuted After Successful IBC Resolution for Offences Committed Prior To Commencement Of CIRP: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a Corporate Debtor that has undergone a successful resolution process under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), cannot be prosecuted for offences committed prior to the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The Single Bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora made […]

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MCA grants five-year dematerialization breather for producer companies

Extended deadline replaces earlier 18-month compliance window. In a significant move, the Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA) has granted relief for “producer companies”, extending the compliance window on mandatory dematerialisation of their existing shares. Producer companies, who were earlier required to complete dematerialisation of their shares by September 30, 2024, have now been given time till […]

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