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SEBI has issued draft circular on modification to chapter VII of the Master Circular for Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements for Non-Convertible Securities, Securitized Debt Instruments and Commercial Paper.

On August 30, 2013, the Companies Act 2013 was finally notified thereby putting an end to a long wait for a comprehensive legislation that is expected to herald a new era in corporate governance and change the way India Inc. functions.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in its board meeting dated 28 March 2018 (Board Meeting), accepted several recommendations (a few with modifications) of the Committee on Corporate Governance, headed by Mr. Uday Kotak.

On April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ("Court") in Ajay Raj Shetty v. Director (Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 3743 of 2024), upheld the conviction of the general manager of Messrs.

As capital markets become more and more accessible to both investors and companies, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has the primary duty of protecting and safeguarding the interests of its investors.

The relationship between a company and its directors is often misconstrued, particularly in legal proceedings involving corporate misconduct.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 provide for the various compliance actions and reporting requirements for entities who have listed equity shares ...

The ultimate purpose of commercial transactions and business aspirations is to circulate and re-distribute societal wealth for the betterment of those working for the business.

"We did everything we could, but we still got penalised. Is that fair?" This particular statement was articulated as the opening remark by the General Counsel of a mid-sized publicly...

The Economic Survey 2025 has given a direction for the next wave of reforms in relation to ease of doing business with quantitative parameters to access the effectives...

One's power to control and rule in a democratic set-up is entwined with the system of voting and rights.

The recent decision of Delaware's Chancery court invalidating the grant of performance stock options to Elon Musk awarded by the board of directors of Tesla has reemphasized the nature of duties entrusted with directors.

Over the past few years, the Govt. has been making consistent efforts to control the menace of the shell companies.

In last couple of years, the buzz-word across businesses as well as industrial sectors is Startups.

The MCA had exempted private companies in India from the applicability of certain provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 for operational flexibility and reduction of compliance requirements, vide a notification dated 5 June 2015.

In our previous Article, we explored the foundational aspects of share transfer restrictions in shareholder agreements ("SHAs"), with a focus on concepts such as tag-along rights...

On 30 June 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a consultation paper (Consultation Paper) proposing significant reforms to the existing framework that governs investor consent mechanisms and conflicts of interest under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (AIF Regulations). The proposed reforms seek to enhance governance standards by introducing a more uniform framework for obtaining investor consent and broadening the scope of conflict-related safeguards applicable to alternative investment funds (AIFs).

In an ongoing effort to enhance transparency, accountability and investor protection in the Indian securities market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India...