AVPN Virtual Conference 2020 Report – Leveraging Corporate Resources For Social Impact

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") has introduced various changes in the MCA21 portal over the years since 2006, in order to improve the compliance by companies and Limited Liability Partnerships...

Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) remain one of the most widely used instruments for venture capital and private equity investments in Indian companies. Their appeal lies in the ability to combine equity classification with negotiated economic and governance protections. But CCPS are not governed by a single, standalone statutory framework. Their legal treatment is instead shaped by the Companies Act, FEMA and foreign investment rules, tax law, and, where applicable, SEBI regulations.

A whistle-blower, whether an individual or a collective entity, is generally an insider who possesses first-hand knowledge of fraud, corruption, misconduct, malpractice, or other unlawful or unethical practices occurring within an organization.

For many companies, particularly closely held and unlisted companies, private placement is a practical way of raising funds without going through the extensive process involved in a public issue. It allows a company to approach a limited set of identified investors and raise capital on mutually agreed terms.

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Learn the legal framework, procedure, compliance requirements and practical steps for issuing debentures under the Companies Act, 2013 in India.

The Supreme Court while confirming the findings of the SAT has further asked SEBI to probe into the matter and find out the actual investor base who have subscribed to the Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures (OFCDs) issued by the two group companies SIRECL and SHICL.

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) issued Notification S.O. 1364(E) on March 21, 2025...

Whether you are the owner of a small business or a large corporation, you must file your returns within the stipulated time frame. If you try to escape this task, you may be fined heavily or may even be blacklisted by the Registrar.

The Circular is a much awaited and welcome move by the regulator to ease the difficulties faced by the listed companies in meeting the MPS Requirement.