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SEBI’s New Disclosure Standards for Related Party Transactions and Corporate Governance Implications
While SEBI’s reforms mark a significant advance, their true impact will depend on whether they lead to substantive improvements in governance or result in mere procedural compliance.
Veenita Aware
Apr 186 min read
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Regulated Flexibility: SEBI introduces Specialized Investment Funds for Wealthy Investors
SIFs may bring advanced investment techniques to India's expanding HNI base and establish a model for emerging markets. However, neglecting world lessons or discounting major threats may repeat the mistakes of the past.
Anasruta Roy
Apr 186 min read
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Tokenization of Real-World Assets in India: Governance Structures through the IFSCA Lens
The authors advocate for inclusion of REITs and involvement of appropriate regulatory bodies to govern lending of RWAs through blockchain routes.
Fagun Bhatt, Tanay Hindocha
Apr 116 min read
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Rule 25A Amendment: Doing Away with NCLT Approval in Cases of Reverse Flipping
This blog analyses the merger process under the new rules while comparing it with the process under older regulations,
Pranjal Nayak
Apr 15 min read
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Enhancing Regulatory Framework for SME IPOs: Are the Proposed Changes Sufficient?
This piece explores whether SEBI’s recent reforms are enough to rebuild trust and drive sustainable growth in the SME-IPO space.
Tejasvi Kochar
Mar 267 min read
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Algorithmic Trading in India: Critical Analysis of SEBI's Framework for Retail Investor
As SEBI opens the gates of algorithmic trading to retail investors, this blog critically examines the circular.
Aahini Gandhi, Rudraksh Sharma
Mar 146 min read
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Decoding the GIFT City SPV Framework: Charting the Path to Efficiency and Drawing Parallels with DIFC
The blog analyzes technical implications of GIFT City SPV framework, navigates some potential issues that may arise and proposes solutions.
Saharsh Likhare, Shriyansh Sameer Mishra
Mar 147 min read
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Redefining Insider Trading? Unpacking SAT’s Ruling in Kunal Kashyap v. SEBI
The SAT ruling in Kunal Kashyap v. SEBI sets a concerning precedent.
Pranav Jain, Shreyansh Anchalia
Mar 135 min read
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[Part 2] Recasting the Net of Contra-Trading Restrictions: A Critical Examination of SEBI’s Proposed Expansion of ‘Connected Persons’
The proposed amendments to insider trading regulations, although well-intentioned, raise significant concerns.
Harshal Chhabra, Pranshu Gupta
Mar 95 min read
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[Part 1] Recasting the Net of Contra-Trading Restrictions: A Critical Examination of SEBI’s Proposed Expansion of ‘Connected Persons’
SEBI’s proposed expansion of ‘connected persons’ represents a pivotal shift in insider trading regulations.
Harshal Chhabra, Pranshu Gupta
Mar 86 min read
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AI in Finance: SEBI’s Blueprint for Ethical and Transparent Innovation
The homogenous regulatory approach taken by SEBI displays uniform attitude towards use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Bhumika Mittal
Mar 75 min read
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The One Where Everyone’s a Suspect: Analyzing PIT-falls of SEBI’s Re-definition of “Connected Persons” and “Relatives”
The author examines the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Third Amendment) Regulations 2024.
Sanskruti Madhukar Kale, Aneesha Tadi
Mar 26 min read
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Exploring the Risks and Rewards of SEBI's New Regulations on Research Analysts and Investment Advisers
These amendments are a welcome step by the SEBI for catering to its huge investor base.
Awaneesh Kumar, Tanya Gangwar
Feb 236 min read
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SEBI’s SME IPO Regulations Revamped: A Boon or a Bane?
The question remains whether startups will adapt to this new regulatory environment.
Abhishek Sanjay, Ishan Sharan Kaushik
Feb 216 min read
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Safeguarding Minority Rights in LLPs: A Case for Reform
The extension of Section 241 of Companies Act to LLPs represents a crucial step in addressing the current inadequacies in legal protection.
Hiranya Gupta
Feb 176 min read
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A Deep Dive into SEBI’s Recommended Insider Trading Reforms
SEBI amendments are laudable but come with a drawback of over regulation and disturbance of efficient markets.
Kabir Kumar
Feb 155 min read
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Draft Digital Data Protection Rules: A Departure to ‘Data Localization’
There is lack of clarity on data transfer that comes with proposed draft rules and it requires thorough consultation before implementation.
Vaibhav Singh Tiwari
Feb 137 min read
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Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024: A Leap Not Far Enough
The author discusses the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 and analyses its impact on the banking operations in the country.
Inika Dular
Feb 810 min read
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Foreign Bribery and Section 447 of the Companies Act 2013
The article delves into a critical analysis of Section 447 of the Companies Act 2013, highlighting its shortcomings.
Suraj Shaw
Feb 87 min read
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For Whom the Bell Tolls: SEBI’s Concept of Promoter
This piece highlights the departure from settled concept of promoter that has characterized the previous proceedings initiated by SEBI.
Ansh Chaurasia
Feb 26 min read
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Trafiksol IPO Saga: Evaluating SEBI’s Regulatory Scrutiny in Capital Raising
The author opposes the SEBI order as it reflects SEBI’s regulatory overreach.
Owais Khan
Jan 256 min read
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Crowdfunding Unveiled: From Equity Dreams to Regulatory Tightropes
SEBI has disallowed any form of equity crowdfunding. Given the evolving market landscape, this regulatory approach must be revisited.
Nachiketh Patil
Jan 117 min read
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Piramal Pharma Case: Stretching LODR Obligations?
By holding companies liable for disclosure failure of holding entities, the WTM order undermines the principle of separate legal identity.
Krishna Natesan
Jan 115 min read
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The Bill Behind the Bank: How the 2024 Amendment is Shaping India’s Financial Future
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 is potentially a move towards modernizing India’s banking industry.
Yash Sharan
Dec 30, 20247 min read
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