Audit firms wary as govt proposes to tighten rulesNew rules on auditor independence are causing worry among Indian audit firms. These changes could affect how audits are priced and limit ch...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
India may soon notify new audit standards after prolonged regulatory tussleIndia's corporate affairs ministry is set to announce new audit rules. These changes will bring Indian standards in line with global practi...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
TVS Venu Group to buy PGIM India’s asset management businessTVS Venu Group has agreed to acquire PGIM India Asset Management from Prudential Financial, including its asset management and trustee busi...
02 Apr, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Indian startups turn to small language models to solve for efficiency, privacy, costIndian startups are shifting to smaller AI models. This move addresses high cloud costs, patchy internet, and new data privacy laws. These ...
30 Mar, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Small and mid-sized law firms rush to merge for scaleIndian small and mid-sized law firms are merging to gain scale and offer multi-disciplinary capabilities, driven by client demands and a co...
27 Nov, 2025, 03.34 PM IST
Legal tech startup August raises $7 million from New Enterprise Associates, Pear VCAfore Capital, several law schools, angel investors, including Gokul Rajaram, and senior executives from companies like Ramp, OpenAI, and B...
05 Aug, 2025, 09.19 PM IST
AI startup by Columbia graduates raises $7 million to target midsize law firmsAugust was founded in 2023 by Rutvik Rau, Thomas Bueler-Faudree and Joseph Parker, who met at Columbia University. By automating time-consu...
05 Aug, 2025, 07.21 PM IST
Law firms ramping up dispute resolution practices after a lull due to CovidShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM & Co), J Sagar Associates, Samvad Partners, Touchstone Partners, MDP & Partners and IndusLaw LLP are ...
21 Nov, 2020, 12.06 AM IST
View: Auditors should be made the frontline warriors of Ministry of Corporate AffairsRegulators in Europe have issued new regulations. The Competition Commission in Britain has submitted strong recommendations to lawmakers t...
10 Jun, 2020, 11.06 PM IST
Law firms seeing big business growing in small towns, citiesA growing number of mid- and small-size corporate law firms are venturing into small cities and industrial towns, often following their cli...
05 Dec, 2015, 03.59 PM IST
Lawyers living in lap of luxury as promotions, hikes increase after Amarchand Mangaldas splitMany firms have hiked pay across all levels by 12-25%, said those who know the market. Quicker promotions have become the norm.
17 Aug, 2015, 04.06 AM IST
Law firms explore merger option with foreign players for growthMedium-size firms that were talking of expanding their own brands are increasingly considering foreign alternatives.
28 Jul, 2015, 04.35 AM IST
Law firms explore mergers with foreign peers for growthHaving hit a ceiling in terms of growing business, small and medium-size firms feel a tie-up with global cos might be the solution for grow...
24 Jul, 2015, 10.11 AM IST
On-Call Attorneys: Legal support for startups with shoe-string budgetsFor entrepreneurs who work on tight budgets, on-call attorneys provide legal support at a fraction of the cost of engaging a full-time coun...
08 Feb, 2014, 08.51 AM IST
US visa revamp: Mid-sized IT firms like Zensar, Infotech, Geometric may be spared worst penaltiesAlthough the draft immigration bill has the support of President Barack Obama, there is no guarantee that it will become law in its present...
08 May, 2013, 06.43 AM IST
- Law firms hike salaries to retain talent as foreign cos troop in
Top foreign law firms like Clifford Chance and Allen and Overy stocking up on Indian talent, salaries in Indian law firms are hitting the r...
26 Mar, 2008, 05.20 PM IST
- Law firms fight attrition with fatter paychecks & mid-term hikes
Foreign law firms like Clifford Chance and Allen and Overy are stocking up on Indian talent, thereby effecting big salary hikes.Firing empl...
22 Mar, 2008, 01.00 PM IST