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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


Related Party Transactions: Legal Framework in India

August 25, 2025 6408 Views 0 comment Print

Explore India’s legal framework for Related Party Transactions (RPTs). Learn about the definition, types of transactions, approval matrices, and exemptions under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.

Accounting for Related Parties: Analysis under AS 18 & Ind AS 24

August 8, 2025 9627 Views 0 comment Print

A comparison of AS 18 and Ind AS 24 related party accounting standards. Learn key differences in definitions, disclosures, and how they impact financial reporting.

Companies Act, 2013 Penalties For Related-Party Transactions

August 7, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs details measures to ensure transparency and prevent fund diversion in Related-Party Transactions under the Companies Act, 2013.

SEBI Proposes Changes to Related Party Transaction Rules

August 4, 2025 2904 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI is consulting on amendments to LODR Regulations regarding Related Party Transactions. Proposals include new materiality thresholds and clarifications for subsidiaries.

Whether Borrowing From Directors is A Related Party Transaction?

July 26, 2025 7761 Views 0 comment Print

Borrowing from directors requires Audit Committee approval as a related party transaction under the Companies Act, 2013, even if not covered by Section 188. Post-transaction approval may be voidable.

Standards on Disclosures for Audit Committee & Shareholders in RPT Approval

July 10, 2025 3762 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI’s revised circular, effective September 1, 2025, standardizes minimum disclosures for Related Party Transactions (RPTs) requiring Audit Committee and shareholder approval, enhancing transparency for listed entities.

Decoding Section 188 (Related Party Transactions) of Companies Act, 2013

June 2, 2025 7416 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering related party transaction approvals, definitions, monetary thresholds, exemptions, and compliance requirements.

Related Party Transactions (RPTs) vs. Approvals of RPTs: Key Differences

April 22, 2025 2526 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how R elated Party Transactions differ from Section 188 approvals under the Companies Act, 2013, and when Board or Audit Committee approval is needed.

SEBI LODR Rules for Related Party Transactions

April 11, 2025 25425 Views 1 comment Print

Understand SEBI LODR 2015 rules for related party transactions, including definitions, approvals, exemptions, and disclosure requirements for listed companies.

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

March 30, 2025 2379 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA highlights auditor responsibilities in related party transactions, emphasizing compliance with Ind AS 24, SEBI regulations, and the Companies Act 2013.

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