A Sebi study found that Indian listed companies paid royalty to related parties exceeding 20% of net profits once in four times. In half the cases, royalty payments exceeded dividends paid to non-related shareholders. 1,538 instances of royalty payments within 5% of turnover were observed, with 1,353 made by profitable companies and 185 by loss-making ones.
Gold poised for weekly loss as US delays decision on Middle East involvement
Gold prices remained stable on Friday but are set for a weekly loss as President Trump delayed a decision on intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict.