In recent years, arbitration has often been the preferred method of dispute resolution in most commercial contracts in India, including employment contracts. Factors including privacy, flexibility, cost and time effectiveness of arbitration have been some of the key driving contributors to such a growing preference for arbitration over traditional court-driven and other dispute resolution methods. … Read more
Governmental policies can influence individual investor behavior, driving them towards sustainable investments and shaping’ risk perceptions and investment choices Public awareness of climate change has increased significantly during the past decade. A survey of more than 40,000 respondents in 20 countries that account for 72% of global carbon dioxide emissions found that at least 75% … Read more
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2023 is not the end but a significant milestone in India’s digital journey In a rapidly globalising world, data reigns supreme. The intangible yet invaluable digital information is arguably the new currency, directing the trajectory of business strategies and governmental policies. However, the implications of this proliferation are … Read more
G20 countries committed a staggering $100 billion to finance initiatives aimed at combating climate change and supporting developing economies in their quest for net-zero emissions As the G20 conference concluded, the Green Development Pact and its historic commitment of a staggering USD 100 billion for climate finance by G20 countries sends a strong message of … Read more
India’s diplomatic landscape finds itself at pivotal crossroads. The stage is set, and the world’s eyes are turning towards New Delhi, as the city stands more than well prepared to host leaders from G20 nations starting from today for the next 3 days. The anticipation and speculations surrounding this pivotal event have reached a fever … Read more
Govind Iyer, All India Chair SVP India and an Independent Director of Infosys, sits down for a conversation with ET Edge Insights We talk about charity, philanthropy, leadership management, and volunteering. He discusses with us the various social causes and also being part of the KARMYOGI Bharath project. Excerpts below The India Philanthropy Report 2023 … Read more
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, addresses the need for a comprehensive data governance framework As India advances toward becoming a data capital in the global arena, ensuring data privacy and security has emerged as a critical concern. The recently approved Digital Data Protection Bill, 2023, establishes a much-needed comprehensive framework for controlling and … Read more
As the curtains rise on this new development, it is apparent that employers are likely to lean towards providing rent-free accommodation for their employees and may look into the cost-benefit analysis In a sweeping change, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (‘CBDT’) has unveiled amended regulations governing the provision of rent-free accommodation by employers for … Read more
The DPDP 2023 Act represents a significant step towards data privacy protection in India Privacy is a fundamental right that establishes boundaries to protect against interference, allowing us to define ourselves and interact with the world. Privacy is vital in the modern world to protect against arbitrary power use. India welcomes DPDP 2023, a comprehensive … Read more
It is crucial to build a resilient architecture for both, R&D and manufacturing of diagnostics The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of our world to infectious diseases, and it is inevitable that we will face future outbreaks. As Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), said at the 76th World Health Assembly, … Read more
