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SEBI Provides One-time Relaxation From Penal Provisions For Non-compliance With Minimum Public Shareholding.
The Master Circular dated 11.07.2023 (“Master Circular”), issued in connection with compliance under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 inter alia, sets out the framework for action to be taken by recognized stock exchanges and depositories against listed entities that fail to meet the Minimum Public Shareholding (“MPS”) requirements, including imposition of fines, freezing of promoter shareholding, and other consequential actions.
India Finance
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Three Decades Of Banking Ombudsman Reforms In India (1995–2026)
Over the past three decades, the Indian banking and financial sector has undergone significant transformation in its consumer grievance redressal framework. The Banking Ombudsman mechanism has evolved from a limited administrative system addressing basic service complaints into a centralised, technology-driven, quasi-judicial mechanism. These changes reflect the evolving regulatory philosophy of the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”), shaped by economic liberalisation, expansion of financial markets, and rapid technological advancement.
India Finance
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Unlocking Debt Capital: A Comprehensive Guide To Issuance Of Listed NCDs By Private Limited Companies In India
The Indian corporate financing landscape has evolved significantly, with companies increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional bank funding and equity dilution. One such sophisticated instrument is the issuance of listed Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), which allows companies to raise debt capital from institutional investors while maintaining ownership control.
India Commercial
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Supreme Court Holds That Non-confirmation Of Seizure Under Section 37A FEMA Vitiates Subsequent Adjudication Under Section 16 And Renders Show Cause Notice Unsustainable.
The Supreme Court through its judgement dated 01.04.2026 in J. Sri Nisha v The Special Director, Adjudicating Authority, Directorate of Enforcement and Another held that an order of an Authorized Officer (“AO”) for interim seizure of assets under Section 37A of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”) has direct bearing on the adjudication proceedings under Section 16 of FEMA.
India Litigation
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