Any payment made towards settlement of overseas disputes or to prevent litigation for offences that are not serious or criminal in nature could be treated as a business expense and allowed as a deduction, the official said, adding that changes are being examined in Section 37 of the Income-Tax Act.
Paul Black’s 3 thumb rules for identifying great wealth creators
Veteran portfolio manager Paul Black’s investment framework focuses on identifying businesses with competitive advantages that strengthen over time. His three key rules emphasise widening moats,