Foreign investors are bolstering offshore arms with tangible operations to demonstrate substance, following a Supreme Court ruling that denied tax benefits to entities lacking it. Measures include appointing local directors and hiring office space to prove these entities are not merely paper companies designed to evade Indian taxes.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.