Offer of Securities in Demat Mode

The Offer of securities in demat mode refers to the issuance or sale of securities in electronic or dematerialized form. Dematerialization involves converting physical certificates of securities into electronic form, which can then be held and traded electronically through a depository system. Regulatory authorities in many countries, including India,...

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Removal of director by shareholder under the companies Act, 2013 (‘the act’)

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS   Section 169 and 115 of the Act   ESTIMATED TIMELINES   30-35 days     TYPE OF MEETINGS   Board meeting and General meeting FORMS TO BE FILED   DIR-12   PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE Any non-compliance with respect to above provisions shall be punishable with fine...

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Alternatives for Long-term incentive plan

There are few options of long-term incentive plans for Employees commonly used by startups to attract and retain talent and build ownership towards the company. Some of these possibilities are explained here.     Akansha Rathi and Associates (ARACS), a distinguished Company Secretary firm in Navi Mumbai, offers a...

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Procedure to file POSH complaints on SHe-Box Portal

ARACS ensures organizations comply with the POSH Act by developing comprehensive sexual harassment policies, conducting training and awareness workshops, and forming and training Internal Complaints Committees (ICC). These services include establishing clear complaint handling procedures, providing support for victims, and conducting compliance audits. We ensure proper documentation and reporting as per legal...

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Format of Annual Report on POSH

  Annual report under Section 21 of Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Act of 2013.     ARACS ensures organizations comply with the POSH Act by developing comprehensive sexual harassment policies, conducting training and awareness workshops, and forming and training Internal Complaints Committees (ICC). These services include establishing clear complaint...

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Operation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 in work from Home Era

  • Act aimed to provide protection to women against sexual harassment at their workplace • Provides a mechanism for redressal of complaints of sexual harassment. • As per the Act “Workplace” includes any place visited by the employee arising out of or during the course of employment, including...

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Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013

I) Background of the Act Workplace sexual harassment in India, was for the very first time recognized by the Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”) in its landmark judgment of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (“Vishaka Judgment” or “Guidelines”), wherein the Supreme Court framed certain guidelines and issued directions...

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SEBI (LODR) (6th Amendment) Regulations, 2022

    Here is a quick snap shot of Comparative analysis of SEBI (LODR) (6th Amendment) Regulations, 2022.   SEBI (LISTING OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) (SIXTH AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2022 Sr. No Regulation Old Provision Amendments/Additions   1. Regulation 25 -Obligations with respect to Independent Directors Regulation 25(2A)- The appointment,...

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Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

  Here is a quick snap shot about AIFs- privately pooled investment vehicle which collect funds from specific investors for investment.   Click here to read the article   Akansha Rathi and Associates (ARACS), Company Secretary Firm in Navi Mumbai is engaged into compliance related services. We have a team of experts...

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