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CCPS Issuance Through Private Placement: Step-by-Step Process

Company Law : A detailed roadmap explaining the legal framework, procedural steps, and compliance requirements for issuing CCPS through private ...

February 25, 2026 2310 Views 0 comment Print

When Private Placement Crosses Into Public Issue: SEBI Settlement Order in TMFL

SEBI : SEBI held that post-allotment down-selling of privately placed debt securities to more than 200 investors changes their legal char...

January 1, 2026 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Non Convertible Debentures: Private Placement, Listing & Compliance

Company Law : A summary of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) as a corporate financing tool, detailing the process for private placement, regulat...

September 16, 2025 3252 Views 0 comment Print

Private Placement: A Guide to Section 42 of Companies Act 2013

Company Law : Understand the rules of private placement under the Companies Act, 2013, including the 200-person limit, procedures, and penalties...

September 1, 2025 2556 Views 0 comment Print

Private Placement vs. Preferential Allotment: Understanding Practical Choice

Company Law : Understand the distinctions and convergence of private placement (Section 42) and preferential allotment (Section 62(1)(c)) under ...

May 20, 2025 5340 Views 0 comment Print


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Govt may table bill in parliament to allow SBI to split its shares and issue bonus shares

Income Tax : A bill enabling the State Bank of India (SBI) to split its shares and issue bonus shares may be placed in the current winter sessi...

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Interest on funds borrowed for acquiring controlling interest not allowable expenditure under the Income Tax Act

Income Tax : The Taxpayer incurred interest expenditure on the funds borrowed for investing in shares of a company, with a view to acquire cont...

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Penalty imposed for Using Private Placement Funds Before Filing Return of Allotment

Company Law : The authority penalized premature utilization of funds raised through private placement in violation of Section 42(4). The ruling ...

April 17, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

Private Placement Violation: ROC Bangalore Penalises Company for Pre-Filing NCD Offer

Company Law : The case involved issuing a private placement offer before filing the required resolution. It was held that such non-compliance at...

April 17, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Premature Use of Private Placement Funds

Company Law : The authority penalized the company for using funds before allotment and filing statutory returns. It held that Section 42(4) stri...

March 27, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

Company Penalized as Private Placement Resolution Was Filed Late

Company Law : The ROC penalized the company for a substantial delay in filing board resolutions. It held that compliance deadlines under the Com...

March 26, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment After Private Placement

Company Law : The ROC held that filing the return of allotment beyond the 15-day statutory limit violates Section 42 and imposed penalties on th...

March 5, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print


Private Placement under Section 42: Process, Provisions, Forms and Rules

January 28, 2024 71850 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about Private Placement under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 and its rules & forms. Understand the investment threshold and process with this guide.

Process for Issue of NCD on Private Placement basis by A Listed Company

August 25, 2023 48777 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the seamless process for A Listed Company issuing Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) on a private placement basis. Learn about eligibility, regulatory compliance, and step-by-step allotment procedures.

MCA Penalizes Delayed MGT-14 & Form PAS-3 Filing in Private Placement

June 30, 2023 19065 Views 0 comment Print

Private placement- Separate Bank Account not opened, Delay in FIling MGT-14 & Form PAS-3 – MCA imposes penalty – The order discusses the violations committed by the company, the appointment of the adjudicating officer, facts about the case, and the factors considered while imposing penalties. Analysis: The adjudication order reveals that Cookiejar Technologies Private Limited failed […]

Private Placement in Companies: Regulations, Conditions & Compliance

June 23, 2023 3873 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about private placement in companies, including its regulations, conditions, and compliance requirements. Understand the advantages and limitations of private placements for businesses and investors.

ROC Delhi Imposes Penalty for Violation of Section 42 pertaining to Private Placement

March 29, 2023 3618 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi imposes penalties on Alpur Solar Private Limited for violating Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013, related to private placement. Learn about the violations and penalties.

MCA penalises company for violation of provisions related to private placement

March 22, 2023 7734 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of the proviso to the Section 42(4), company shall not utilise monies raised through private placement unless allotment is made and return of allotment is filed with the Registrar in accordance with sub-section (8). However, the company has admitted in its letter dated 18.11.2022 that it has utilized the money prior to filling […]

MCA imposes penalty on company for Private placement in violation of section 42(7)

March 1, 2023 7095 Views 0 comment Print

a. That the provision pursuant to sub-section (7) of Section 42 of the Act, no company issuing securities under this section shall release any public advertisements or utilize any media, marketing or distribution channels or agents to inform the public at large about such an issue. As mentioned in para (IX)(d) above, with the use […]

Private Placement – Section 42 of Companies Act 2013 – Procedure & key points

February 17, 2023 137622 Views 1 comment Print

All private placement offers should be made only to those persons whose names are recorded by the company before sending the invitation to subscribe. The persons whose names are recorded will receive the offer, and the company should maintain a complete record of the offers in Form PAS-5.

Legal Aspects of Private Placement of Securities

January 22, 2023 2811 Views 0 comment Print

As per Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 A Company may make private placement of securities only to select group of persons who have been identified by board (herein referred as (Identified Persons). Explanation 1 of Section 42 states that ‘Private Placement’ means any offer or invitation to subscribe or issue of securities to a select group of persons by a company (other than by way of public offer) private placement offer-cum application, which satisfies the condition specified in this section.

Gist of Private Placement- Section 42 of Companies Act, 2013

September 6, 2022 3738 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the essentials of Private Placement under Section 42 of Companies Act, 2013. Explore meanings, key points on subscription, allotment, and compliance. Stay informed about forms, limits, and shareholder approvals for a seamless process.

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