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Does Saving on Consolidation Cost You an RPT Approval?

Company Law : The analysis clarified that shareholder protection is ensured through ultimate parent consolidation. Hence, intermediate companies...

April 27, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Note on Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

SEBI : The updated Regulation 23 framework introduces turnover-linked thresholds for related party transactions. Listed companies must re...

March 12, 2026 1656 Views 0 comment Print

Section 188 Related Party Transactions: Key Compliance Pitfalls & Boardroom Risks

Company Law : Courts and regulators now treat related party transactions as a core governance issue rather than procedural compliance. The key t...

January 14, 2026 1245 Views 0 comment Print

RPT Overhaul Graded Materiality, Tiered Disclosures & Practical Implications for Listed Entities

SEBI : The regulator upheld a turnover-linked materiality framework for related party transactions, replacing the flat 10% test to align ...

January 6, 2026 1908 Views 0 comment Print

Decoding Related Party Risks under SA-550: an Auditor’s Perspective

CA, CS, CMA : This case explains why related party transactions require heightened audit scrutiny under SA-550. The key takeaway is that influen...

December 20, 2025 1911 Views 0 comment Print


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Companies Act, 2013 Penalties For Related-Party Transactions

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs details measures to ensure transparency and prevent fund diversion in Related-Party Transactions...

August 7, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI Proposes Changes to Related Party Transaction Rules

SEBI : SEBI is consulting on amendments to LODR Regulations regarding Related Party Transactions. Proposals include new materiality thres...

August 4, 2025 2904 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Series on Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction: Related Party Audits

Company Law : NFRA highlights auditor responsibilities in related party transactions, emphasizing compliance with Ind AS 24, SEBI regulations, a...

March 30, 2025 2379 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI Consultation on Secretarial Compliance, Auditor Appointment & RPTs

SEBI : SEBI seeks public feedback on strengthening secretarial compliance reports, auditor appointment criteria, and related party transa...

February 8, 2025 2046 Views 0 comment Print

Guidance Note on disclosure of Related Party Transactions

SEBI : What does ‘Where a transaction is undertaken between members of the consolidated entity (between the listed entity and its subsi...

April 25, 2022 23304 Views 0 comment Print


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Government Shareholders Not Automatically Considered Related Parties

Income Tax : In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court held that government shareholders are not automatically considered related parties und...

November 12, 2023 561 Views 0 comment Print

SAT reduces penalty for non-serious LODR violations

SEBI : A detailed analysis of SAT Mumbai's decision to reduce SecureKloud Technologies' penalty for non-serious LODR violations, and its ...

September 4, 2023 3567 Views 0 comment Print

Section 188- Related Parties- Bar of Voting Operates Only At the Time of Entering Into Contract Or Arrangement

Company Law : Bar of voting as per Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 on related parties operated only at the time of entering into a contra...

May 7, 2022 2031 Views 0 comment Print

No section 263 Proceedings for related party transaction excluded from definition of specified domestic transaction

Income Tax : Commissioner issued a show cause notice under section 263 and ultimately passed impugned order; by that time the alleged domestic ...

July 16, 2021 2388 Views 0 comment Print


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ROC Imposed Penalty for Related Party Transactions Without Proper Approval

Company Law : The authority penalized directors for executing related party transactions without fresh or valid approvals. It held that reliance...

March 26, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print

Huge Related Party Transactions Without Approval: MCA imposes ₹20 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : The company relied on old resolutions for ongoing related party transactions. The authority held that fresh approvals are mandator...

March 26, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

Related Party Transactions without Approval: MCA imposes ₹15 Lakh Penalty on Directors

Company Law : The company continued related party transactions based on old approvals. The authority held that fresh approvals are mandatory, le...

March 26, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposed Penalty for Failure to Approve Related Party Transactions by Board

Company Law : The issue involved non-compliance with approval requirements for related party transactions. The authority held that absence of Bo...

March 25, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposed Penalty for Failure to Disclose Director Interest in Related Party Transactions

Company Law : The case addresses non-disclosure of directors’ interests in related entities. Authorities imposed penalties, reinforcing strict...

March 25, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print


RPT as per SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 – Amendments w.e.f. 01.04.2022 & 01.04.2023

May 10, 2023 19467 Views 0 comment Print

We are substantially covering here the amendment which shall be applicable from 1st April 2023 keeping in mind the changes done w.e.f. 1st April 2022 w.r.t. Change in definitions, thresholds of material transactions, enhanced role of Audit committee, Shareholders Approval on RPT and stock exchange disclosures along with the rationale behind this paradigm shift in the RPT approval and disclosures requirement.

MCA imposes penalty on CA Firm for failure to report Related party transactions

April 28, 2023 23244 Views 0 comment Print

Statutory Auditor of the company play a crucial role while conducting audit and submission of their report. In this case, the statutory auditor has made omission of reporting of RPTs and it is negligence of their duty.

Penalty imposed on Secretarial Auditor for non-reporting of related part transactions

April 28, 2023 2739 Views 0 comment Print

Inquiry into affairs of the company is independently directed by the Ministry of Corporate Affair to this office to investigate the Related Party Transaction matter of the Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. with Aditya Medisales Ltd covering the FY 2014-15 to 2017-18 and the omission of reporting of Related Parties Transaction (RPTs) and violation of the provisions the Companies Act, 2013.

Related Party Transactions Laws: Still Efficacious In India?

April 22, 2023 9375 Views 0 comment Print

Related Party Transactions are commercial transactions between related parties. Companies regularly leverage their existing resources and enter into agreements with pre-existing networks.

Related Party Transaction regulation under Companies Act, 2013

April 19, 2023 3963 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the regulations governing Related Party Transactions (RPT) under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand the definitions, procedures, and conditions for RPT, along with the implications of non-compliance.

Related Party Transaction- A Complete Overview

February 28, 2023 17616 Views 0 comment Print

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Related Party Transactions (RPT) with this complete overview. Explore definitions, approval mechanisms, disclosure requirements, and exemption criteria under SEBI LODR and Companies Act, 2013.

Transparency and Accountability: Implementing Section 188 for Related Party Transactions in Private Limited Companies

February 23, 2023 27603 Views 0 comment Print

Ensuring Fairness Guide to Section 188 for Related Party Transactions in Pvt Ltd Companies – Navigate related party transactions with transparency.

Section 188: Related Party Transactions – Brief Introduction

February 10, 2023 7596 Views 2 comments Print

Explore Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, governing related party transactions. Learn about the definition, approval processes, and disclosure requirements to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest in corporate dealings.

MCA penalises CA for not commenting on Related party transaction in Audit report

January 30, 2023 4560 Views 1 comment Print

Company contravened with the AS-18 read with Section 129 read with Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013 thereby affecting true and fair view of state of affairs of Company from financial year 2016-17 to 2020-21. Auditor failed to comment on the same in audit report for aforesaid financial years.

Impact of Changes to Related party transaction Framework on Financial Investors

January 27, 2023 1398 Views 0 comment Print

For financial investors, the RPT (related party transaction) framework can be an important consideration when evaluating investment opportunities. The level of transparency and disclosure required for related party transactions can provide valuable information about the risks associated with investing in a company.

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