Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs): Types,taxation, and structure

InvITs stands acronym for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. They are similar to REITs but invest in infrastructure projects like roadways, power plants, transmission lines, and other infrastructure. As per current SEBI Regulations InvITs can be divided into 5 key types depending on the types of infrastructure they own or operate: The business model of Infrastructure Investment…

ISDA Master Agreement: Salient features

(This post offers salient features of ISDA, covering some of the points most important to the parties to the agreement for OTC derivatives transactions internationally.) The ISDA Master Agreement is an internationally agreed document published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) which is used to provide certain legal and credit protection for…

Cashless Everywhere: now policyholder can avail cashless treatment from non-network hospitals.

Now onwards Hospitals with 15 beds, registered under the Clinical Establishment Act, can provide cashless hospitalization to health insurance policyholders. The General Insurance Council (GIC) on Wednesday launched the “Cashless Everywhere” initiative under which health insurance policyholders will have the freedom to choose any hospital for their treatment. Furthermore, the cashless facility will be extended…