NON-BANKING FINANCIAL COMPANIES (NBFCS) Contributed by: Meghana Email id: Meghana@simplybiz.in The Reserve Bank of India has introduced significant alterations to NBFC regulations by publishing the Scale Based Regulation (SBR) Framework to further strengthen the regulations and to ensure NBFCs are managed efficiently and protected from risks.   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published the Master […]

Reasons for rejection of Form FCGPR Contributed by: Nimisha Praveen Email id: nimisha@simplybiz.in The Form FC-GPR (Foreign Currency- Gross Provisional Return) is a form used for reporting inward remittances of foreign currency (Foreign Direct Investment) through issue of capital instruments viz. Equity shares/Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares/Compulsorily Convertible Debentures. When an entity receives such an investment, […]

Start-up Registration in Telangana Contributed by: Kanikka P Indi Email id: cs@simplybiz.in Introduction  Telangana has emerged as a hotbed for startup innovation in recent years. The State Government’s proactive initiatives and investor-friendly policies have made it an ideal destination for entrepreneurs looking to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. One crucial step in this […]

Navigating Non-Convertible Debentures: Issuance and Listing Contributed By: P.Rithika Kumari Email id: rithika@simplybiz.in Introduction  In the world of corporate funding, while equity is ever present, Non-Convertible Debentures are fast becoming one of the most preferred instruments of funding. While companies enjoy lower interest rates, investors can enjoy stable returns. This article endeavors to elucidate the […]

Significance of Legal Due Diligence in M&A Transactions Contributed By: Sharanya Ramakrishnan Email id: Sharanya Ramakrishnan Introduction   Finding a perfect antidote to uncertainty is like searching for a mirage in the desert; it will always elude you. In the fast-paced corporate environment, characterized by a high volume of transactions occurring rapidly, the level of uncertainty […]

Distribution Agreements: A Walk Through Contributed By: By: Anant Agarwal Email id: anant@simplybiz.in Introduction- Businesses often require distribution agreements when they are dealing with overseas consumers. They include a third party who is known as a distributor and sells the developer’s products to consumers. Like any other agreement, distribution agreements also talk about the rights […]

Exploring Reverse Due Diligence for International Joint Ventures and Subsidiaries: 9 Critical Focus Areas Contributed By: Sharanya Ramakrishnan Email id: Sharanya Ramakrishnan Introduction   Reverse Due Diligence isn’t just a management task; it’s a proactive exploration of a company’s inner workings, spotlighting risks and gaps in day-to-day operations. Whether it’s your business strategies, HR policies, legal […]

Understanding Deposits under the Companies Act, 2013 Contributed By: Sai Sunanda Email id: sunanda.v@simplybiz.in Deposits are an important source of funds for businesses, allowing them to finance their operations and growth. However, to protect investors’ interests and prevent fraudulent activities, the Companies Act 2013 (the Act) has introduced provisions for regulating the acceptance of deposits […]

Can a Section 8 Company Invest in Profit-making Company Contributed By: Geetanjli Aggarwal Email id: Geetanjli@simplybiz.in We all know that Section 8 Companies are the Non-Profit Companies whose objective is to promote fields of arts, commerce, science, research, education, sports, charity, social welfare, religion, environment protection, or other similar objectives.  Such Companies spend their profits on furtherance of these above-mentioned charitable objectives and do […]

FC-GPR filing with RBI for FDI Contributed By: Pooja Jain Email id: Pooja@simplybiz.in What is FC-GPR  FC-GPR, which stands for Foreign Currency Gross Provisional Return. This filing requirement comes into play when a business entity secures Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and subsequently allocates shares to a foreign investor. The purpose of the FC-GPR form is […]