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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


SEBI Relaxes RPT Disclosure Rules: Thresholds and Exemptions

October 20, 2025 1752 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI Circular 2025/135 rationalizes Related Party Transaction (RPT) disclosure for listed entities. It exempts RPTs up to Rs.1 crore and sets basic disclosure for moderate-value transactions.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Filing of Related Party Transaction Report under Companies Act

October 17, 2025 1578 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Goa imposes a 3.5 lakh penalty on SHREEPATI BUILD INFRA INVESTMENT and its CFO for violating Section 134(3)(h) by failing to file Form AOC-2 with the Board’s Report, omitting mandatory related party transaction disclosures for FY 2021-22.

SEBI Eases Related Party Transaction Disclosure Norms for Listed Entities

October 13, 2025 4524 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI has relaxed the disclosure requirements for audit committees and shareholders in related party transactions (RPTs), allowing smaller transactions below ₹10 crore or 1% of turnover to provide limited information under the new Annexure-13A format.

Related Party Transactions Vs Transaction With A Related Party- A Brief Overview

October 13, 2025 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of difference between Related Party Transactions (RPT) under Section 188 (requiring approval) and broader term ‘Transaction with a Related Party’ for compliance.

RBI Draft Directions on Related Party Lending Issued for regulated entities

October 3, 2025 858 Views 0 comment Print

RBI released draft directions for REs on related-party lending, proposing materiality thresholds, new exemptions, and enhanced reporting. Comments due by Oct 31, 2025.

SEBI Adds ‘Purpose and Effect’ Test to Define Related Parties

September 25, 2025 1107 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI introduced the ‘purpose and effect’ test to RPT rules, bringing transactions with unrelated parties under RPT purview if the outcome or intent is to benefit a related party.

SEBI Issues Revised Industry Standards For Related Party Transactions

September 19, 2025 4794 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI has issued new standards for Related Party Transactions (RPTs), effective Sept. 1, 2025, to improve transparency and standardize disclosures for listed companies.

NSE Releases FAQs on Related Party Transaction Norms

September 4, 2025 2955 Views 0 comment Print

The NSE has issued FAQs clarifying new industry standards for Related Party Transactions. The document explains disclosure requirements and applicability for listed companies.

UAE Corporate Tax: Related Parties & Arm’s Length

September 3, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of the UAE Corporate Tax Law’s definitions for related parties under Article 35 and the arm’s length principle in Article 34, including transfer pricing methods.

ROC Penalizes Company for Not Disclosing Related Party Contracts in Board Report

August 28, 2025 738 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies (ROC) has imposed a penalty on T K International Ltd for failing to include details of related party contracts in its financial year 2015 board report.

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