Guidance Note to NBFCs for nomination of counsel in Delhi High Court

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By Richa Saraf, (legal@vinodkothari.com)

BACKGROUND:

  1. In exercise of its powers under sub clause (iv) of clause (m) of sub section (1) of section 2 read with section 31A of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 ( “SARFAESI Act”), the Central Government issued a notification[1] dated August 5, 2016 notifying 196 Non- Banking Financial Companies (“Notified NBFCs”) as “Financial Institutions”, registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and having asset of Rs. 500 crore and above as per their last audited balance sheet, on which the SARFAESI Act is applicable. Read more →

Comparative analysis of Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017

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Taming UPSI and tampering disclosure requirements

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By CS Vinita Nair, corplaw@vinodkothari.com

It is a fact that certain decisions are taken by Board impromptu/ surprise item and is not a part of the agenda. Therefore, the agenda includes an item ‘With the permission of Chairperson’ to keep the agenda flexible. It is a good thought to ponder upon that whether all tabled items are impromptu in true sense? Can companies put Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) as tabled items and cut the prior intimation requirements? Read more →

FAQs on GST on Directors’ Remuneration

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By Ankit Bhalotia ,gst@vinodkothari.com

The GST law, introduced with effect from 1st July, 2017, makes a major rejig in the indirect tax system in the country. With its introduction, several concepts have been brought up, playing with the minds of the people. One such concept that has created havoc is the reverse charge mechanism and its viding applicability. Services of director i.e. sitting fees, commission has been covered under the Government notified services on which the tax would be payable on reverse charge.

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RBI revamps Directions for issuance of Commercial Paper

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By Richa Saraf, legal@vinodkothari.com

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Notification No. MRD.DIRD.01/CGM (TRS) – 2017 dated August 10, 2017 has issued Reserve Bank Commercial Paper Directions, 2017 (“New Directions”). The new guidelines are in supersession of the existing directions on Commercial Paper in the Master Directions on Money Market (Section II) RBI/FMRD/2016-17/32 dated July 7, 2016 (“Old Directions”). The following table captures the difference between the old and new directions:- Read more →

Comparative Analysis of changes in Standards on Leasing over time

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By Ankit Bhalotia,  (finserv@vinodkothari.com)

 

  1. Introduction

Accounting  for  lease  has  been  a  concern  for  the  leasing  industry  from  very  beginning  of  the industry. Over  the  years,  the  leasing  industry  has  grown  under  the  shadow  of  the  accounting  standards. There has been a revolutionary change taking place in the leasing standards which forms a basis for their records in the books of the parties. Read more →

NHB softens provisioning norms for HFCs

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By Anita Baid, (legal@vinodkothari.com)

The National Housing Bank (NHB) vide its notification no. NHB.HFC.DIR.18/MD&CEO/2017[1] dated 02nd August, 2017 has made certain amendments to the Housing Finance Companies (NHB) Directions, 2010 (‘Directions’). The provisions of the Directions is applicable to every housing finance company (HFC) registered under section 29A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987. A brief summary of the amendments and the possible impact thereon is provided herein below.

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