Author name: Akash Tiwari

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

I. External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) – Revised framework (Notified via RBI//2015-16/349, A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.56 dated 30th March, 2016) [Changes made in: A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.32 dated November 30, 2015 and paragraph no. 1.8, 2.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.5, 2.4.6, 2.5, 2.16 and 2.16.xiii of Master Direction No.5 dated January 1, 2016 ] Taking into account […]

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Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

1. Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) 2nd Amendment Rules, 2016: (Notified vide Notification dated 29th March, 2016) In the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, in rule 12, after sub-rule (5), the following proviso shall be inserted, namely: “Provided that where all members of a company agree, the offer for buy-back may remain open

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Highlights of Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016

I. Introduction: As part of efforts to address difficulties faced by stakeholders and facilitate the ease of doing business in the country, The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016 to further amend the Companies Act, 2013 has been introduced in Lok Sabha on 16th March, 2016 by Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information and Broadcasting

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Corporate Governance Code For Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Of United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The objective of the Corporate Governance Code for SMEs is to support and guide internal corporate governance of SME’s in Dubai which will enable the sector to overcome the lack of internal corporate governance know-how on implementation, as well as the unavailability of external qualified specialists in the region. This is a voluntary framework designed

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PROVISIONS RELATED TO DEBENTURES BETWEEN COMPANIES ACT, 2013 VS. 1956

S. NO. BASIS OF DIFFRENCE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 COMPANIES ACT, 1956 DIFFRENCE 1.        Conversion As per section 71(1):  A company may issue debentures with an option to convert such debentures into shares, either wholly or partly at the time of redemption. Provided that the issue of debentures with an option to convert such debentures

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Insight On Investor Education And Protection Fund

I. Introduction: Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is for promotion of investors’ awareness and protection of the interests of investors.  The provisions of sub Section (5) (6) & (7) of section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 are effective from 13th of January, 2016 vide MCA Notification issued by Central Government. II. Procedure for transfer

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Review of Offer for Sale (OFS) of Shares through Stock Exchange Mechanism by Listed Stock Exchanges:SEBI has issued Circular No. CIR/MRD/DP/36/2016 dated February 15, 2016 regarding Review of Offer for Sale (OFS) of Shares through Stock Exchange Mechanism: Comprehensive guidelines on sale of shares through Offer for Sale mechanism were issued vide circular no CIR/MRD/DP/18/2012

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