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these guidelines will, however, not be applicable to restructuring of advances covered under the paragraph 14.1 of the Master Circular on IRAC Norms (Advances classified as Commercial Real Estate exposures; Advances classified as Capital Market exposure; and Consumer and Personal Advances) which will continue to be dealt with in terms of the extant provisions i.e paragraph 14.1 of the aforesaid circular.
The Circular is a convenient compendium of the FDI Policy of the Government of India. Some of the salient features highlighted in this alert reflect changes in interpretation of FDI Policy which have now been clarified. Also clearer guidance has been provided with regard to the intent of the FDI policy. It is likely that some of these changes may have an impact on existing foreign investments, which would need to be reviewed on a case specific basis.
In view of the recent drought in some States and the severe floods in some other parts of the country, the Government of India, as announced in the Union Budget 2010-11, has now decided to extend the last date of payment of 75% of overdue portion by the ‘other farmer’ under Debt Relief Scheme (under ADWDR) for another six months beyond December 31, 2009, i.e up to June 30, 2010. The eligible “other farmers” may be allowed to repay this amount in one or more instalments up to June 30, 2010.
Under Schedule 1-Capital- (1) Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Share (PNCPS), Under Schedule 4 – Borrowings, (2) Innovative Perpetual Debt Instruments (IPDI), (3) Hybrid debt capital instruments issued as bonds/debentures, (4) Perpetual Cumulative Preference Shares (PCPS)
In terms of A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 58 dated March 13, 2009, Indian companies were allowed ] to buyback their Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) both under the automatic route and approval route until December 31, 2009. The Scheme was discontinued with effect from January 1, 2010.
The relief sought for by the petitioner seeking permission to be accompanied by an advocate of his choice when he appears before the Enforcement Directorate in pursuance of the summons issued under section 37 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and recording of statement in the presence of an advocate
Presently, the recommendations of the FIPB on these proposals with total investment up to Rs.600 crore are considered by the Finance Minister and those exceeding this amount, by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). Prior to 18.2.2003, proposals of more than Rs.600 crore were to be approved by the Cabinet Committee on Foreign Investment (CCFI).
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STRIPS in Government Securities will ensure availability of sovereign zero coupon bonds, which will lead to the development of a market determined zero coupon yield curve (ZCYC). STRIPS will also provide institutional investors with an additional instrument for their asset-liability management. Further, as STRIPS have zero reinvestment risk (discounted instruments with no periodic interest payment thereby obviating the need for reinvestment of intermediate cash flows arising out of the investment), they can be attractive to retail/non-institutional investors.
[original cost excluding land and building and the items specified by the Ministry of Small Scale Industries vide its notification no. S.O. 1722 (E) dated October 5, 2006] does not exceed Rs. 5 crore in respect of manufacturing enterprises and investment in equipment (original cost excluding land and building and furniture, fittings and other items not directly related to the service rendered or as may be notified under the MSMED Act, 2006) does not exceed Rs. 2 crore in respect of service enterprises. Further, in terms of sub-paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 of the same paragraph, Retail Trade forms a separate category under priority sector.
