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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 Extends Timeline for Related Party Transaction Rules

March 21, 2025 1365 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI extends the deadline for new related party transaction disclosure norms to July 1, 2025, allowing time for industry feedback and standard simplification.

Standards for RPT Approval: Audit Committee & Shareholder Review

March 18, 2025 2439 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the standards for minimum information required for Audit Committee & Shareholder review of Related Party Transactions (RPT) as per SEBI regulations.

Industry Standards FAQs on Related Party Transactions

March 15, 2025 3132 Views 0 comment Print

NSE issues FAQs on Industry Standards for audit committee and shareholder review of related party transactions, effective April 1, 2025.

Revised Framework on Related Party Transactions (RPTs)

March 2, 2025 14235 Views 0 comment Print

As per Regulation 23(2), (3) and (4) of SEBI LODR Regulations read with Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013, all Related Party Transactions are required to be approved by Audit Committee and by Shareholders, if material.

SEBI Issues Industry Standards for Related Party Transactions

February 14, 2025 4638 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI mandates industry standards for audit committee and shareholder review of related party transactions, effective April 1, 2025.

IBBI Penalizes Insolvency Professional for Related Party Voting in CIRP

February 12, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

Insolvency Professional Ahsan Ahmed penalized Rs. 50,000 by IBBI for assigning voting rights to related parties in SDU Travels Pvt. Ltd. CIRP, violating Section 21(2) of the IBC.

SEBI Consultation on Secretarial Compliance, Auditor Appointment & RPTs

February 8, 2025 2046 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI seeks public feedback on strengthening secretarial compliance reports, auditor appointment criteria, and related party transaction disclosures for listed entities.

Linkage Between Sections 184(2) & 188: Voting Rules & Director Participation for RPT

January 3, 2025 6288 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Sections 184(2) and 188 of Companies Act, 2013. Learn director disclosure rules, voting restrictions, related party transaction limits, and exemptions.

Related Party Transactions Exceeding 10% of Turnover Without Shareholder Approval: MCA imposes Penalty

December 26, 2024 2511 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies imposes ₹10,00,000 penalty on Watai Electronics and directors for non-compliance with Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Related Party Transactions: Key Insights for Corporate Governance & Compliance

November 23, 2024 2868 Views 0 comment Print

Understand related party transactions, their regulatory framework under the Companies Act and SEBI LODR, and their role in corporate governance and compliance.

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