In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, integrity and transparency stand as linchpins. Guarding against unethical practices like insider trading remains a top priority for regulatory bodies worldwide. In India, the Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) embarked on a transformative journey five years ago, unleashing a Structural Digital Database (SDD) aimed at severing the threads
Introduction: Regulation 30 of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement), Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI LODR’) read with Schedule III of SEBI LODR provides for disclosure of events or information by listed entities to stock exchanges. This regulation casts responsibility on the listed entities to make disclosures of any event or information
Introduction Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) vide its third amendment notification dt: 12 December 2024 [LODR Third amendment’] amended SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR’). LODR Third amendment has brought ease for listed companies by modifying, relaxing and integrating some of the provisions of LODR which now appears to be
Securities and Exchange Board of India [‘SEBI’] vide its circular dt: December 31, 2024 notified norms for implementation of recommendations of expert committee for facilitating ease of doing business. Following are brief points notified by SEBI in this regard: Integrated Filing: SEBI has notified norms for Integrated Filing of financials and Governance. Integrated Filing Financials
Evolution of UPSI: The definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) under SEBI’s regulations has evolved significantly to enhance sensitivity about price sensitive information and prohibition of insider trading. As per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations, (PIT) 2015, UPSI initially covered material events in accordance with the
This issue of MMJC insights covers the following: Insider Trading Post-Resignation: SEBI regulations mandate maintaining updated contact details of designated persons post-resignation for one year. Companies should track any insider trades involving unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI). UPSI Start Date in Fundraising: UPSI begins when fund-raising activity gains substantial probability and material information arises, as interpreted
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) reviewed the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) framework under SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 [‘ICDR’], and applicability of corporate governance provisions under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 [‘LODR’] on SME companies and gave an in-principle approval for amendments to the ICDR
This issue of MMJC insights covers the following: Conversion of loan into Equity: Understanding section 62(3) of Companies act, 2013 Regulatory Safeguards for Fund Allocation: Navigating Variations in Objects of the Issue Custom Fit or Ready-Made? Rethinking the Approach to UPSI Lists RBI digitizes the process of Compounding under FEMA, 1999 The entry in the
In the latest third amendment of FY 25 to LODR, several important changes have been introduced to strengthen corporate governance, better transparency norms, and streamline processes for equity listed entities in India. These initiatives, put forward by SEBI also aim to improve ease of doing compliance while warranting better participation of Board and Key Managerial personnel. Here’s a look at the impact of key changes in LODR read
Introduction The Bombay Stock Exchange (‘BSE’) and National Stock Exchange (‘NSE’) has introduced a streamlined process to refund 1% security deposit kept with the Designated Stock Exchange (DSE) by companies whose IPOs got listed before May 18, 2024. This new Joint Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is issued pursuant to circular of Securities and Exchange Board