Foreign Investment in India – Reporting in Single Master Form [RBI/2017-18/194 A. P. Dir. Series Circular No. 30 dated June 07, 2018] RBI has introduced an online reporting user interface, FIRMS (Foreign Investment Reporting and Management System) which would provide for the Single Master Form (SMF). FIRMS would be made online in two phases- In 1st phase, […]

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MANDATORY REGISTRATION AS LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER (LEI) FOR OTC DERIVATIVES MARKETS The Reserve Bank of India vide its circular RBI/2016-17/314 FMRD.FMID No.14/11.01.007/2016-17 dated June 01, 2017 has mandated the implementation of the LEI system for all participants (existing & future) in the Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets for Rupee Interest Rate derivatives, foreign currency derivatives and credit […]

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ESOPs BY FOREIGN HOLDING TO THE EMPLOYEES OF ITS INDIAN SUBSIDIARY List of Prescribed Compliances- Under FEMA and Companies Act, 2013 A) Compliances Under FEMA: In compliance of Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad (Master Circular No. 11/2015-16) Section (C): Other Investments in Foreign […]

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  List of matters which are to be passed only at a duly convened Board Meeting and not by Circulation To issue securities, including debentures, whether in or outside India To make political contributions to authorise buyback of securities under section 68; Allotment of shares and debentures To borrow monies; Appointment of a Managing Director […]

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STARTUP INDIA A NEW WAVE TO BUSINESS: Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, envisioned to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and Startups in the Country. Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Department of Industry Policy and Promotion) vide Notification no. G.S.R. 180(E) dated 17th February, 2016 have issued detailed outline for Startup […]

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