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Mint Explainer: Sebi’s latest reforms for SME IPOs, merchant bankers, and mutual funds
Sebi on 18 December approved significant amendments impacting SMEs, merchant bankers, and mutual funds, among other entities. Key reforms include stringent SME IPO criteria, enhanced regulations for merchant bankers, and the establishment of a verification agency for investment risk and returns.
4 min read19 Dec 2024Govt’s steel dilemma: Restrict imports and risk inflation or hurt capex?
If the government does impose a levy on imports, steel prices are likely to go up from the current multi-year lows, with a potential knock-on effect on inflation.
3 min read17 Dec 2024Mint Explainer: Why Switzerland withdrew MFN status in its tax treaty with India
Switzerland’s suspension of the MFN clause in its tax treaty with India will double dividend tax rates for Indian investors. Mint examines the Nestle case, the Supreme Court’s ruling, and its wider impact on trade relations.
7 min read16 Dec 2024Mint Explainer: How rising palm oil prices impact India and its consumers
As palm oil prices skyrocket due to global supply issues and increased import duties, Indian manufacturers face tough decisions. From price hikes to product downsizing, the FMCG sector is bracing for impact, affecting consumers’ wallets and altering the landscape of essential goods.
4 min read13 Dec 2024Mint Explainer: Why the auto sector is not out of the woods
Sluggish sales, shifting consumer preferences, and muted government spending paint a complex picture of India’s automobile sector amid a slowing economy.
5 min read10 Dec 2024Mint Explainer: Why Sebi seeks to diversify clearing corporations’ ownership
Sebi’s new proposal aims to diversify ownership of clearing corporations, reducing exchanges’ dominance and fostering competition. Experts believe this could enhance impartiality and market stability, benefiting smaller corporations like Indian Clearing Corp
5 min read5 Dec 2024Mint Explainer: Can lawyers also be journalists?
The debate over lawyers moonlighting as journalists raises questions about professional boundaries, ethics, and the evolving nature of dual careers.
4 min read4 Dec 2024Mint Explainer: What led Info Edge to file an FIR against Rahul Yadav?
The FIR against Rahul Yadav marks a turning point in India’s startup ecosystem, underscoring growing intolerance for financial misconduct and setting a precedent for investor-founder accountability.
4 min read2 Dec 2024Mint Explainer: Why Trai’s anti-spam measures have raised misplaced concerns over delayed OTPs
As the regulator implements new anti-spam measures, concerns have arisen over potential delays in OTP delivery. With an estimated 1.6 billion OTPs sent daily, understanding the impact of these regulations is crucial for consumers. Mint explains what will actually happen from 11 December.
3 min read2 Dec 2024India’s first SM REIT IPO opens today. Here’s the good and bad of it
The PropShare Platina share sale looks to raise ₹353 crore to invest in Prestige Tech Platina, located on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road.
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