The notification updates the IEPF Authority’s composition by appointing an RBI Executive Director as an ex-officio member. The key takeaway is the revised institutional representation within the Authority.
The issue was wrongful denial of GST refunds by branding exporters as intermediaries. The key takeaway is that independent service providers exporting on their own account are not intermediaries.
The regulator held that the earlier ₹1,000 crore benchmark was no longer proportionate. Raising the threshold to ₹5,000 crore significantly reduces unnecessary governance burdens for routine debt issuers.
SEBI proposes allowing issuers to offer incentives in public debt issues to attract retail investors. The key takeaway is that benefits are permitted only for initial allottees to boost participation without distorting markets.
Draft governance amendments mandate a three-year cooling-off period after 10 years of continuous directorship to curb tenure circumvention and strengthen board independence.
Rapid industry growth and layered amendments made the old rules complex and bulky. The new regulations consolidate, simplify, and restructure provisions for better clarity and ease of compliance.
The proposed amendments to the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 seek to streamline IPO-related requirements to enhance ease of doing business and improve retail investor participation. Initiated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the reforms focus on two key areas: lock-in of pre-issue shares and the abridged prospectus framework. […]
FPIs can now apply for Digital Signature Certificates directly within the CAF portal. The move simplifies onboarding and reduces paperwork through a single digital process.
The proposal allows credit rating agencies to rate instruments under other regulators even where no formal guidelines exist. This addresses market gaps while introducing safeguards to protect investors.
The review clarifies that unclaimed interest and redemption amounts for listed debt securities must be transferred to IEPF only after seven years from maturity. This aligns LODR rules with the Companies Act and protects investor claim timelines.
