Introduction: Regulatory actions are common when it comes to corporate world. In a disclosure-based regime information is easily available to regulators to identify non-compliance. Disclosures based regime here not only envisages disclosures made by listed companies to stock exchange for compliance with certain laws but also includes income tax return filed by companies with tax
In our earlier article we have seen the governance issues pertaining remuneration to whole time directors. In this article we shall have a look at few more governance concerns relating to remuneration to whole time directors. 1.Skewed Remuneration and Unfair Practices: Skewed remuneration practices occur when compensation disproportionately favours certain directors, often promoters, without clear
Introduction: As per clause (b) of second proviso to sub-regulation (2) of regulation 23 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 [‘SEBI LODR’], “related party transaction to which the subsidiary of a listed entity is a party but the listed entity is not a party, shall require prior
Object of the Issue: Commitment to purpose When companies raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or other public issuance, they commit to specific goals for the use of these funds, known as the “Objects of the Issue.” According to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) regulations, 2018
Introduction Para B, Part A, of Scheule III of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR Regulations’) listed companies are required to disclose to the stock exchanges about the ‘Pendency of any litigation (s) or dispute (s) or the outcome thereof which may have an impact on the
Introduction: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 [‘PIT 2015’] mandates closure of trading window. Point 4 of Schedule B of PIT 2015 casts a responsibility on the compliance officer to close the trading window when he is of the opinion that designated persons are reasonably expected to have access
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