EASE OF DOING BUSINESS, EODB

Ease of doing business: World Bank’s revamped index will also put onus on govts

The Business Enabling Environment report that will replace the ease of doing business report needs to be less political, and may have to do away with ranking of nations. Read more »
October 2023 global trade report by WTO

Merchant Shipping Act: Govt to replace imprisonment provisions with penal fines

Amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act is in line with the Union government's effort to decriminalise minor offences and to improve ease of doing business. Read more »
why ease of doing business rankings are important

Ease of doing business: Why World Bank should exit ranking efforts

The World Bank should leave the ease of doing business ranking to universities or think tanks as there is an inherent conflict of interest in its evaluation of shareholders. Read more »
Decriminalising corporate offences

Decriminalisation of corporate offences may be counterproductive

Relaxing penal provisions under the Companies Act may encourage scams and misuse of the loopholes that are not so apparent now. Read more »
India Ease of Doing Business

Why ease of doing business rankings are important

The importance of ease of doing business rankings has grown over the years as these have become key indicators for companies looking to invest. Read more »