In this issue
At a crossroads
Recognizing homebuyers as financial creditors in the event of insolvencies is a welcome move, but the RERA remains the preferred route for recovering funds
What’s blocking the chain?
Blockchain can be a disruptive technology for the administration of smart contracts in the financial sector if some regulatory hurdles are cleared
Dealing with delays at the IPO
The Patent Office making exceptions for delays to applications due to COVID-19 is welcome, but it should adopt more applicant-friendly policies for other cases too
Shining a light on unsafe practices
Inadequate enforcement of Indian standards has encouraged spurious manufacturers to put unsafe products on the market