Meaning of Preference Shares: As per Explanation (ii) to section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’), the term preference shares mean and includes that part of the share capital the holders of which have a preferential right over payment of dividend (fixed amount or rate) and repayment of share capital in the event […]
This Concept was originated in order to safeguard NBFCs which are formed for group investments from stringent RBI procedures. Core Investment Companies, (CIC) are those companies which have their assets predominantly as investments in shares for holding stake in group companies but not for trading, and also do not carry on any other financial activity. […]
Companies Act, 2013 Act merely provided for the investigation into the Beneficial Ownership of the company by the central government (CG), if it deems fit. However, section 22 of the Amendment Act contains completely revamped provisions relating to SBO