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Section 186: Performance vs Financial Guarantees Explained

Company Law : Section 186(2) covers guarantees connected with loans, while MCA Circular No. 04/2015 clarifies that genuine performance guarantee...

June 30, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

The Silent Trap: How Group Companies Unknowingly Breach Sections 185 and 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Step-loans can unintentionally violate Section 185 by creating indirect loans to directors. Companies often overlook how layered t...

April 13, 2026 687 Views 0 comment Print

Loans & Investments Compliance under Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Understand Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering company loans, investments, and compliance requirements, including boa...

August 16, 2024 10407 Views 0 comment Print

Intercorporate Investment & Loans under Companies Act, 2013

Corporate Law : Learn about intercorporate transactions, limitations, and compliance under Section 186. Get insights on loans, guarantees, and sec...

August 7, 2024 4242 Views 0 comment Print

Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013: NBFC Applicability, Exemptions & Key Points

Company Law : Dive into Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, exploring its impact on Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Discover regula...

February 13, 2024 13551 Views 0 comment Print


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Extract of Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Loan and investment by company- Section 186 186. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in this Act, a company shall un...

March 20, 2015 18655 Views 0 comment Print


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ITAT Upholds Section 154 Rectification as TOLA Extended Limitation for Rectification Proceedings

Income Tax : The Tribunal found that CBDT notifications issued under TOLA extended the period for departmental actions, including rectification...

May 31, 2026 579 Views 0 comment Print

Section 40A(3): Calcutta HC allows cash Payments to Labourers Under Rs. 20,000

Income Tax : Calcutta High Court ruling states payments by supervisors to individual labourers, each not exceeding Rs. 20,000, cannot be disall...

April 12, 2024 5859 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT slams AO & CIT(A) for Unwarranted litigation, incompetence & casual approach 

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai deletes addition on whole amount from sale of shares in Nikunj Kaushik Shah Vs ITO case, criticizing unwarranted litig...

April 5, 2024 2367 Views 1 comment Print

SC held no Bail to Women accused u/s 45 of PMLA

Corporate Law : Under section 45 of PMLA Act, the extent of involvement of the persons falling in such category in the alleged offences, the natur...

December 18, 2023 999 Views 0 comment Print


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Clarification Under section 186(7) of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : In cases where the effective yield (effective rate of return) on tax free bonds is greater than the prevailing yield of one year,...

April 9, 2015 6389 Views 0 comment Print

Loans & advances to employees – Applicability of Section 185 / 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : The issue has been examined and it is hereby clarified that loans and/or advances made by the companies to their employees, other ...

March 10, 2015 111574 Views 0 comment Print


Analysis of Inter-Corporate Loans & Investments by Companies under Companies Act 2013

January 23, 2023 4860 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key aspects of inter-corporate loans and investments under the Companies Act 2013. Understand the limitations set by Section 186(1), allowing companies to make investments through a specified number of layers with exceptions for specified IFSC private and public companies.

Loans, Investment, Guarantee or Security by Company: FAQs

December 12, 2022 8844 Views 1 comment Print

Explore FAQs on company loans, investments, guarantees, and security under Sections 185 and 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. Understand practical insights, exemptions, and compliance for seamless financial operations. Consult for expert guidance. Disclaimer: Information shared is educational, consult professionals for specific scenarios.

Inter Corporate Loans and Investments – Section 186

December 8, 2022 47514 Views 0 comment Print

A Company can give loans and guarantees, acquire securities or make investments in another company or body corporate with the consent of the board or shareholders. Such loans given by a company to other companies or body corporates are known as inter-corporate loans. When a company invests in another company, it is known as inter-corporate investment.

Intricacies of Section 185 and Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013

July 1, 2022 23982 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the intricacies of Section 185 and Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about loans, investments, guarantees, and security provisions.

Provisions for Loan & Investment by Company under Section 186

June 11, 2022 6540 Views 0 comment Print

LOAN AND INVESTMENT MADE BY COMPANY as per section-186(1)- A company shall not make investment through more than two layer of investment company.

Overview of Inter-corporate Loans

November 24, 2021 20835 Views 0 comment Print

Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 | Loan and Investment by Company Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with the loans and investments by the companies: 1. No company shall invest more than two layers in investment company. For Eg. X Ltd is holding 51% in Y Ltd and Y Ltd is […]

Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013

October 22, 2021 105642 Views 1 comment Print

186(1) A company shall unless otherwise prescribed, make investment through not more than two layers of investment companies: Provided that the provisions of this sub-section shall not affect,— (i) a company from acquiring any other company incorporated in a country outside India if such other company has investment subsidiaries beyond two layers as per the […]

Section 185 & 186 of Companies Act r.w. Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax – Consequences of non-compliance

October 7, 2021 31842 Views 0 comment Print

Practical application of Section 185 and Section 186 of Companies Act,2013 read with Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax Act, 1961 and consequences on non- compliance’s of these sections. Let’s summarise these sections and understand the provision of relevant acts. Section 186 of Companies Act,2013 – Whether Loan, advance or guarantee is allowed to Directors or […]

Analysis of Section 186 of Companies Act i.e. Loan & Investment by Company

August 2, 2021 36024 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Sec-186 of Companies Act i.e. Loan and Investment by Company, Notified date of section is 1st April 2014 It explains Inter-corporate Loans and Investments (i.e. investment by one company in another company). Sec-185 applicable where Company gives Loan / Guarantee / Security to Director or any person in which he is interested. Sec-186 […]

Analysis of Section 184, 185 and 186 of Companies Act, 2013

November 21, 2020 62880 Views 1 comment Print

Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. This Article aims to bring a clear vision on the Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under […]

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