Investors must simply learn to be more careful before parting with their hard-earned savings

We, at MoneyLIFE, try to help people to resolve their grievances. And, indeed, many people have benefited from our intervention. However, it is impossible to help anyone who has made a disastrous, foolish or careless investment.
Many companies are simply out to run away with your money. Others are...

While acting swiftly on policy changes, SEBI must also ensure strict enforcement

The many layers of lies, intrigue, falsification of accounts and political machinations behind the Satyam scandal are unravelling everyday like the peeling of an onion. Yet, it is also evident that the government is in no hurry to get at the truth behind what is billed as India’s biggest corporate scandal ever....

Is the concept of independent directors unworkable in India?

When it comes to debating the nuances of good governance, all the news seems to be emanating from Hyderabad and none bodes well for corporate India. After the cover story in our previous issue, two independent directors on Satyam’s star-studded board – Vinod Dham and Dr Krishna Palepu – decided to call a meeting which would also...