The intention of the Code is to do away with the antiquated existing laws covering aspects of insolvency and bankruptcy. Though the Code sets out certain provisions to amend and override the existing laws to avoid future litigation, a clear provision needs to be introduced to explicitly state the existing laws being repealed by the introduction of this legislation.
Background: Article 19 (1)(g) of the Constitution of India gives freedom to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business to the citizens of India, there are restrictions on closure of any industrial undertaking. Such restriction is justified on the ground that it is in public interest to prevent unemployment. As […]
Debenture: The word ‘debenture’has been derived from a Latin word ‘debere’ which means to borrow. Debenture is a written instrument acknowledging a debt to the Company. It contains a contract for repayment of principal after a specified period or at intervals or at the option of the company and for payment of interest at a fixed rate payable usually either half-yearly or yearly on fixed dates.
After seeing a series of defaults made by companies in payment of interest and principal amount even in case of secured debentures, almost every investor who has invested his hard-earned money in such debentures is worried and puzzled as to whether, investment in secured debentures is really secure? In order to improve the deteriorating condition, […]
As I have already discussed the provisions relating to Debentures in my earlier article series. In this article I will share the complete process of issue of debenture under Companies Act 2013. Work required to done before calling of Meeting: Identify the person to whom you will issue Debentures. Prepare the list of such persons to whom offer to subscribe debenture will give. Prepare Draft offer letter under PAS-4. Identify the debenture trustee (in case of offer for subscription is for more than 500 persons). If there is requirement to appoint Debenture Trustee, then obtain the consent of such debenture trustee. Ask the details from the Bank to open separate Bank Account.
orporate governance is the application of best management practices, compliance of law in true letter and spirit and adherence to ethical standards for effective management and distribution of wealth and discharge of social responsibility for sustainable development of all stakeholders.
Transfer of Shares: The price as applicable to transfer of shares from resident to non-resident as per the pricing guidelines laid down by the Reserve Bank from time to time, where the issue of shares is on preferential allotment Retention of Amount in Foreign Currency Account : Indian companies which are eligible to issue shares […]
The capital instruments should be issued within 180 days from the date of receipt of the inward remittance received through normal banking channels including escrow account opened and maintained for the purpose or by debit to the NRE/FCNR (B) account of the non-resident investor.
BACKGROUND: If Promoters are starting a business (Company) or trying to grow an existing business (Company), all certainly will need money. This money can come from various sources. Source of Funding: Roughly speaking, Investments break down into two different forms: Debt and Equity. Debt Funding: Debt means money borrowed from lenders by the company and it pay the interest on that investment. Companies are required to repay the money with interest over time.
Articles discusses instruments by which Indian Companies can raise Foreign Direct Investment in India. Details of such Instruments are as follows :- Equity Shares: The Indian Company can issue equity shares in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, as applicable, shall include equity shares that have been partly paid, subject to pricing guidelines/valuation norms prescribed under FEMA Regulations
