'Indian businesses most optimistic about economy in 2015'

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 17:08

Indian businesses have emerged as being the most optimistic about the economy for 2015, with 98 percent suggesting they are positive about the policies of the new government, way above the global average of 35 percent, says a report by Grant Thornton.

'Few Indian companies have operational plan for transition to IndAS'

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 16:02

Only 22 per cent of domestic companies have an operational plan for transition to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) despite a whopping 65 per cent believing it will open up avenues for accessing capital from international markets, says a survey by Grant Thornton.

New companies law more 'user-friendly': Survey

Last Updated: Friday, December 26, 2014, 18:45

More than nine months since the new companies law came into force, most executives feel that the legislation is more "user-friendly" compared to the previous one, says a survey.

Governance practices improving in India Inc: Grant Thornton

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 16:26

Corporate governance practices across the top 150 companies in the country have improved, but the female representation on board of companies is still skewed.

India Inc strikes 393 PE deals totalling $9.67 bn in Jan-Nov

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 10:39

Meanwhile, the month of November saw 32 deals amounting to USD 708 million, which was almost double in value terms over last year when there were 35 transactions worth USD 388 million.

India Inc strikes 360 PE deals worth $8.9 bn in Jan-Oct

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 12:44

Indian companies signed as many as 360 private equity deals totaling USD 8.9 billion in the January-October period of this year, registering an increase of 33 percent over the corresponding period a year ago.

FMC allows FTIL to cross-examine NSEL's auditor Grant Thornton

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 22:57

Commodity market regulator FMC Friday said it has allowed FTIL and top officials of the group's bourse MCX to cross-examine auditor Grant Thornton before issuing the final order on whether they are 'fit' to run the listed exchange.

India Inc's 10-month deal tally at $25 bn: Grant Thornton

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 11:35

India Inc's M&A activity in the first 10 months of this year remained muted, with just 411 deals amounting to USD 25.48 billion, registering a decline of 17 percent from the same period a year ago, says a report.

India Inc strikes 113 PE deals for $2.1 bn in July-Sept qtr

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 10:38

Indian companies signed as many as 113 private equity deals totalling USD 2.10 billion during the July-September quarter, taking total value of such deals so far in 2013 to USD 8.13 billion.

86% of Indian businesses want more tax guidance: Thornton

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 15:12

As per the quarterly survey of more than 3,000 businesses in 44 countries, around 68 percent of businesses globally would welcome more global cooperation and guidance from tax authorities.

PE deals plunge 39% in Jan-March quarter: Grant Thornton

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 20:09

According to audit and advisory firm Grant Thornton, PE deals worth USD 1.29 billion were announced in the first three months of 2013, down from USD 2.13 billion in the same period of last year.

PE deals plunge 39% in Jan-March quarter: Grant Thornton

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 18:58

Private equity deal activities in the first quarter of 2013 fell by 39 percent to USD 1.29 billion, amid a sluggish global and domestic economic environment, says a report.