Opinion: A Big New Focus For Indian Companies Headed For IPOs

Sumnima Kataruka, Uday Walia | Thursday May 26, 2022

"ESG", a term that came into vogue in 2004, is an acronym for Environmental, Social and Governance aspects. Investment decisions are increasingly driven not just by valuations and projections, but also on the environmental and social sustainability o

Opinion: Online Gambling Should Be Made Legal In India

Uday Walia | Wednesday August 19, 2020

A comprehensive regulatory framework would not just generate employment but also revenue from the grant of licences and taxes on winnings. It may perhaps encourage technological advancement in this area and will help eliminate the invidious role played by bookies who place illegal bets on overseas websites often with the intent of match-fixing using laundered funds.

Opinion: What The Government's Got Wrong In Addressing Insolvency

Uday Walia | Tuesday June 09, 2020

Indian companies do not have the greatest track record of being fiscally prudent with their borrowings - the government is well aware of that - but sadly, the ordinance will give them additional cover.