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ArticleInvestments In Infrastructure Debt Fund - Non-Banking Financial CompanyTo encourage insurers to participate in the financing of the infrastructure sector, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") has done away with the requirement of case to-case approval for an investment...IndiaFinance and BankingJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleNHAI Saves Around INR 1,000 Crore (Indian Rupees One Thousand Crore) Of Interest Through Its Debt Payment PlanNHAI, on August 6, 2024, announced that it had successfully completed the pre-payment of bank loan amounting to INR 15,700 crore (Indian Rupees fifteen thousand seven hundred crore).IndiaFinance and BankingJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleSEBI Introduces Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility To Mutual Fund FolioSEBI by way of circular dated 06.03.20261 (“MF Circular”), has introduced a voluntary lock in / debit freeze facility for Mutual Fund (“MF”) folios.IndiaFinance and BankingSagus Legal
ArticleStockbrokers Prohibited From Obtaining Bank Guarantees Based On Clients' FundsIn recent regulatory developments, there has been a significant change regarding the practices of stockbrokers and their interaction with clients' funds.IndiaFinance and BankingMetalegal Advocates
ArticleSEBI Introduces Single Window Automatic And Generalised Access For Trusted Foreign Investors (SWAGAT-FI) Framework For FPIs And FVCIsThe Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has issued two circulars dated 16.01.2026, namely, circular on the Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors ("SWAGAT-FI")...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawSagus Legal
ArticleRole And Responsibility Of Investment Committee Members Of Indian FundsOn October 19, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") had amended the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 ("Regulations")...IndiaFinance and BankingThinking Legal
ArticleSEBI: AMCs Should Not Absorb Expenses Pertaining To Mutual Fund SchemesSEBI vide its order dated December 29, 2022, imposed a penalty of Rs. 1 Lakh on DSP Investment Managers Private Limited (AMC) for bearing expenses of the DSP Nifty 50 Exchange Traded Fund...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawFinsec Law Advisors
ArticleSEBI Fee Review, Give It A RelookSEBI is revisiting Total Expense Ratio (TER) rules for mutual funds, which account for various costs including management fees, marketing costs, administrative expenses, etc. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawFinsec Law Advisors
ArticleNo Room For Brokers On The ‘Float'ing PlankAfter the Karvy scam that rocked the broking industry a few years back, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had come out with various circulars and guidelines to protect investors. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawFinsec Law Advisors
ArticleAlternative Investment FundsSEBI, vide circular dated July 9, 2024, has issued a clarification regarding the information to be filed by schemes of Alternative Investment Funds ("AIFs") availing dissolution period/additional liquidation period and conditions for in specie distribution of assets of AIFs.IndiaFinance and BankingJSA Advocates & Solicitors
ArticleImpact Of NBFC-MFIs On Credit Accessibility In India's Rural AreasNBFC-MFIs are increasingly becoming a significant force in India's financial landscape due to their targeted focus on providing collateral-free loans to underserved segments...IndiaFinance and BankingAK & Partners
ArticleUnion Budget 2025: A Game-Changer For MSMEsMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of India's economy, contributing nearly 30% to GDP and generating over 110 million jobs.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawMaheshwari & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants
ArticleSEBI Notification: Amendments To SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), had earlier in its meeting held on September 30, 2024 ("Board Meeting") considered explicitly mandating maintaining...IndiaFinance and BankingArgus Partners
ArticleDecoding The Liberalized FX OTC Derivatives Framework In IndiaTo regulate the over-the-counter ("OTC") foreign exchange ("FX") derivatives market in India, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") issues interalia a Master Direction on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings ("Derivatives Directions"). IndiaFinance and BankingShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleCBDT Proposes Major Changes To Valuation Rules In Respect Of Angel TaxThe Union Budget 2023 expanded applicability of Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act), commonly referred to as angel tax provisions, regarding the issuance of shares...IndiaFinance and BankingNexdigm Private Limited
ArticleIndian Investors Can Now Expand Their Investment Portfolios With Foreign Funds: The RBI Eases RegulationsIndian investment in overseas funds is governed by a combined reading of the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 ("OI Rules")...IndiaFinance and BankingObhan Mason
ArticleSocial Stock Exchange: From Idea To Execution And BeyondSocial Stock Exchange ("SSE"), a concept which was first mooted by the Hon'ble Finance Minister in the FY 2019-20 budget speech, witnessed its first listing on December 13, 2023.IndiaFinance and BankingLuthra and Luthra Law Offices India
ArticleMSMEs Lift-Off: Legislative InitiativesThe mandate issued by the Association of Mutual Funds in India and the Securities and Exchanges Board of India, asking members to conduct monthly stress tests for mutual funds...IndiaFinance and BankingMandala Law Offices