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Jindal Poly Films row reaches SC again as minority investors seek revival of class action suitMinority shareholders of Jindal Poly Films have approached the Supreme Court, seeking to revive India's first corporate class action suit. ...
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'SpaceX is on the cusp of launching its public stock offering, opening the door for average investors to stake a claim in its cosmic journey...
In Trump's crypto 'scrip', family always wins. Investors don'tIn an eyebrow-raising twist of fate, the Trump family reportedly amassed over $2 billion through various cryptocurrency initiatives, leavin...
More the retro, less the going forwardRecent developments have cast a shadow over government telecom spectrum charges imposed over ten years ago, now being questioned in light o...
BIT sweeter? India weighs easing treaty rules with safeguards to attract foreign capitalAs the world shifts economically, India is set to revamp its investment treaty frameworks. The government is exploring options to simplify ...
‘Investment climate not in great shape’: Former PM Modi advisor urges FDI reforms as outflows surge in FY26Former advisor Surjit Bhalla calls for major changes to India's foreign investment rules. He warns that strict policies and unclear regulat...
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
Unplug dead PSUs PS bureaucratic zzzIndia's government struggles to close ailing state-owned companies. Bureaucratic hurdles and complex asset sales delay closures. This ties ...
RIL, foreign firms refute in SC Centre's claim of 'unjust' extraction of gas from KG basinReliance Industries and its offshore partners are strongly denying allegations of siphoning gas from ONGC fields. The companies are in the ...
New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structureUS pension funds are raising significant red flags regarding SpaceX's imminent entry into the stock market. Leaders from California and New...
SpaceX IPO gives Elon Musk sweeping power, curbs shareholder rightsSpaceX's IPO will grant Elon Musk unprecedented executive authority through supervoting shares, mandatory arbitration, and stricter shareho...
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsroomsAustralia plans to tax Meta, Google, and TikTok. This aims to fund news reporters. The government will introduce legislation by July 2. Pla...
Making a case for India's revised 'bilateral investment treaty' model to ensure investor protectionIndia aims to boost economic growth by attracting more foreign investment. Budget 2025 highlights the need for a stable investment climate ...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bats for SOP, structured official mechanism to better respond to global arbitration casesFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for a standard operating procedure (SOP) for managing international arbitration cas...
Bilateral investment treaty and FTAs are two separate pacts; should continue to remain so: SourcesIndia argues against including investment protection within free trade agreements (FTAs), citing potential negative impacts on trade struct...
View: It's time for govt to rethink the investor-State dispute regimeAs per reports, the finance ministry has mooted a 40-page draft proposal that envisages the appointment of mediators and the setting up of ...
- Investors should invoke bilateral investment treaties if they are hurt by adverse policies
Investors must grapple with an uncertain regulatory environment, complex tax and labour laws and rampant corruption in government.
- India should be cautious about bilateral trade pacts
New Delhi should be cautious about such trade pacts in view of diverse rulings by the ICC on investors’ rights.
- Cairn-Vedanta deal: Govt must be conscious of legal hiccups
India Inc’s approach towards entry and exits of foreign investments may invite investor protection claims. Cairn-Vedanta fiasco may turn in...