Category: Compliance
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Key Requirements for Corporate Social Responsibility in India
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) became a mandatory obligation for certain companies in India with the introduction of the Companies Act, 2013. This landmark legislation transformed CSR from a voluntary initiative…
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CSR Compliance in India: Roles of Board and Committee Under Companies Act 2013
Key Takeaways Are you struggling to navigate the complex requirements of Corporate Social Responsibility under the Companies Act 2013? This comprehensive guide breaks down exactly what your Board and CSR…
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Annual Secretarial Compliance Report Explained
As the May 30, 2025 deadline approaches, listed companies must prioritize compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR). This comprehensive guide explains everything you…
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SAT Clarifies Company Secretary Duties in Landmark V. Shankar vs SEBI Ruling
Key Takeaways for Corporate Compliance Officers and Company Secretaries The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) Mumbai has delivered a significant judgment in V. Shankar vs SEBI (Appeal No. 283 of 2022)…
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Why Vigil Mechanism Matters: Benefits and Challenges in India
What is Vigil Mechanism? Understanding India’s Whistleblower Policy A vigil mechanism (also called whistleblower policy) is a mandatory corporate governance framework in India that allows employees, directors, and stakeholders to…
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SEBI’s Crackdown on IndusInd Bank: A Landmark Insider Trading Case
Insider trading in India has come under renewed scrutiny after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an explosive interim order on May 28, 2025, targeting five top…
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SEBI Imposes ₹25 Lakh Penalty on MCX: A Deep Dive into LODR Regulations Violations in Trading Software Contract Dispute
Executive Summary On May 26, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a significant penalty of ₹25 lakh on Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) for serious…
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Final Launch of MCA21 V3 Portal: What Companies Should Know
Last Updated: May 30, 2025 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | MCA21 Portal Migration The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is launching the final set of 38 company forms on…
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Top 500 Listed Companies Must Comply with New SEBI Trading Window Closure Rules by July 1, 2025
SEBI extends automated trading restrictions to immediate relatives of designated persons – Are you prepared? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a critical circular (SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2025/55) dated…
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Investment by a Company in an LLP Using Borrowed Funds
Introduction In the evolving Indian business environment, hybrid investment and ownership models have become increasingly common. One such scenario involves a company desiring to invest in a Limited Liability Partnership…
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