Lexis Nexis’s Duties and Liabilities of Directors by K S Ravichandran
As compliance standards for SEBI regulations and fundamental corporate screening tighten, boardroom ignorance is no longer a legal defense. LexisNexis's Duties and Liabilities of Directors (3rd Edition, 2026) by Dr. K.S. Ravichandran is the definitive guide to corporate leadership in an era of heightened accountability.
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✔ The Complete Governance Blueprint: Traverses the foundational duties of directors, collective board responsibilities, and the precise scope of the Business Judgment Rule.
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✔ Global Comparative Insights: Enriched with real-world case studies and statutory lessons drawn from the UK, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA.
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✔ Actionable FAQs: Features a dedicated chapter of 108 frequently asked questions providing pragmatic, rapid-reference guidance for directors facing NCLT tribunals and regulators.
Bharat’s The Diary of an Independent Director by CA. Mohan R Lavi
Step inside the room where it happens. The Diary of an Independent Director, authored by veteran corporate finance leader CA. Mohan R. Lavi, strips away the theoretical gloss of corporate governance to reveal the gritty, practical realities of serving on an Indian corporate board.
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✔ A Dual-Part Masterclass: Part 1 reads like a gripping boardroom diary; Part 2 is an indispensable "Almanack" of hard-won advice and behavioral guidelines.
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✔ Real-World Scenarios: Navigates actual boardroom storms—from the induction that never happened and sudden acquisition votes, to writing the resignation letter you can't unsen.
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✔ Liability & Compliance: Deeply explores the long shadow of the NCLAT, SEBI LODR compliance, and the true cost of an independent director's signature.
Bharat’s Company law & Practice by CS Amit Vohra
Master the backbone of the Company Secretary curriculum with Bharat's Company Law & Practice [CS Executive (Module I, Paper 2)]. Authored by India's top CS faculty, CS Amit Vohra, alongside CS Rachit Dhingra, this 27th Edition (2026) is the ultimate exam-cracking resource for the December 2026 attempt.
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✔ Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage: Deep dive into all 21 crucial chapters—from Company Formation and Share Capital to Audit, CSR, and Directors.
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✔ Exam-Focused Approach: Designed specifically to meet the rigorous theoretical and practical requirements of the ICSI CS Executive examinations.
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✔ Bridge Theory with Practice: Written by a leading educator and a corporate professional, ensuring you learn not just how to pass the exam, but how to apply the law in the boardroom.
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) | 9th Edition 2026 | Taxmann
Ensure flawless financial reporting with Taxmann's Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). This comprehensive, single-volume compendium reproduces the authenticated text of every notified standard, making it an indispensable resource for CFOs, Statutory Auditors, and finance teams.
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✔ Fully Updated for 2026: Incorporates the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules 2025 and the Second Amendment Rules 2025, with the law stated till 1st July 2026.
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✔ 489 Amendment Footnotes: Embeds the complete legislative history paragraph-by-paragraph, allowing professionals to defend audit treatments with precision.
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✔ Global Convergence: Features 40 detailed appendices explaining the precise 'carve-ins' and 'carve-outs' between Ind AS and IFRS/IAS.
Business Laws & Ethics CRACKER CMA Inter (Paper 5) | Leena Lalit Parakh
Convert your reading of the law into exam marks with the 7th Edition (June 2026) of Taxmann’s CRACKER for Business Laws & Ethics (BLE). Authored by CA Leena Lalit Parakh, this revision companion is strictly aligned with Syllabus 2022 and engineered for the December 2026 CMA Inter exams.
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✔ Decade of Past Papers: Features a fully-worked archive of past exam questions updated right up to the June 2026 paper.
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✔ Rapid Recall Summaries: Every chapter opens with a tabular 'Quick Review' capturing essential provisions for fast, last-minute revision.
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✔ Strategic Planning: Includes a Module-wise Marks Distribution and trend analysis to help you prioritize high-weightage topics like the Companies Act and Contract Act.
Commercial’s Handbook for Insolvency Professional’s Examination by G Sekhar
Commercial's Handbook for Insolvency Professional's Examination (2 Vols) - Complete Guide to Clear IBBI Exams by G Sekhar - 8th Edition 2025. First, this Commercial Law publication provides the exact, practice-ready text on corporate insolvency tests, bankruptcy procedures, and liquidation guidelines in India. Specifically, written by CA G. Sekar, this comprehensive two-volume manual aligns directly with the official Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) curriculum. Furthermore, this 8th edition incorporates all active statutory changes and notification rules running smoothly through 2026.
Commercial’s Handbook for Independent Directors Examination with MCQ’s by Dr Rajeev Babel
Commercial’s Handbook for Independent Directors Examination with MCQ's (2 Volumes) by Dr Rajeev Babel - 4th Edition 2025. First, this Commercial Law publication provides the exact, practice-ready text on boardroom governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and statutory corporate monitoring in India. Specifically, written by Dr. Rajeev Babel, this comprehensive two-volume preparation manual aligns directly with the curriculum mandated by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Furthermore, this 4th edition delivers clear conceptual analyses and an extensive repository of sample test problems running flawlessly through 2025 and 2026.
Commercial’s NCLT and NCLAT – Law, Practice & Procedure by Prachi Manekar Wazalwar
Commercial's National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal – Law, Practice & Procedure by Prachi Manekar Wazalwar - 8th Edition June 2025. First, this Commercial Law publication provides the exact, litigation-ready guide to corporate dispute resolution, insolvency trials, and appellate advocacy in India. Specifically, written by Prachi Manekar Wazalwar, this authoritative textbook details the strict rules of practicing before federal corporate benches. Furthermore, this 8th edition integrates the latest procedural rules and systemic developments running flawlessly through 2026.
Taxmann’s Cracker – Company Law & Practice by N S Zad
Taxmann's Cracker - Company Law & Practice (CS-Executive) (New Syllabus) by N S Zad for Dec 2026 Exams - 7th Edition June 2026. First, this Taxmann publication provides the exact, exam-oriented question bank for corporate law candidates at the executive level in India. Specifically, compiled by CS N.S. Zad and CS Divya Bajpai, this book details the past examination trends for Paper 2 of Group 1 under the ICSI New Syllabus. Furthermore, this 7th edition is fully updated for the Dec 2026 Exams and incorporates the latest statutory amendments and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) procedural changes.
Bharat’s Guide to Mergers, Amalgamations & Takeovers by Dr. D.K. Jain
Bharat's Guide to Mergers, Amalgamations & Takeovers by Dr. D.K. Jain - 2nd Edition 2026. First, this Bharat publication provides the exact, practice-ready text on corporate reorganization, transactional restructuring, and regulatory takeovers in India. Specifically, written by Dr. D.K. Jain, this specialized desk manual details the strict rules of executing institutional combinations. Furthermore, this 2nd edition completely incorporates modern statutory revisions, procedural tribunal pathways, and active market mandates operating smoothly through 2026.
Bharat’s DEPRECIATION under Schedule II of Companies Act, 2013 & Income Tax Act, 2025 by CA. Kamal Garg
Bharat's DEPRECIATION under Schedule II of Companies Act, 2013 & Income Tax Act, 2025 by CA. Kamal Garg - 7th Edition 2026. First, this Bharat publication provides the exact, practice-ready text on asset wear-and-tear calculations, useful life parameters, and fiscal amortization grids in India. Specifically, written by CA. Kamal Garg, this specialized reference manual outlines the strict rules of dual-track asset evaluation. Furthermore, this 7th edition completely updates calculation standards to match the newest code frameworks operating flawlessly through 2026.