The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued a notification on October 27, 2023, introducing significant amendments to the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014. The regulations within the Companies Act, 2013, regarding the mandatory dematerialization of shares for private limited companies can be summarized as follows: Section 29 of the Companies Act, 2013 These […]
FAQs on Mandatory Demat of Securities By Private Companies
Under section 29(1A) of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) is authorized to define such classes of companies that can hold or transfer the securities just in dematerialized form. Under such authority, MCA, vide notification on September 10, 2018, inserted Rule 9A in the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of […]
Download and File Form for Confirmation of Signature of the shareholder by the Banker
(Confirmation of Signature of the shareholder by the Banker with their official rubber stamp, giving the full address of the bank and the employee code number of the official signing this form.) This form is intended to be used by the banker to confirm the signature of a particular shareholder, as given in their database, […]
SEBI’s Latest Notifications Mandate Shares and Securities in Demat Form
The latest notifications by SEBI restrict listed companies from accepting a request for transfer of securities that are held in physical form, with effect from April 1, 2019. The recent amendments in provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations mandate the conversion of shares and other types of securities of listed companies from […]
R&T Agent and How They Manage Their Stakeholders?
A registrar or transfer agent is a trust or similar financial institution that registers and maintains complete data records of the transactions of investors for the ease of mutual fund companies. So the primary role of the Registrar & Transfer Agent is to maintain records of investors and account balances. A registrar and transfer agent […]
MCA Further Amends Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014
The MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) issued a notification on 27th October 2023 introducing amendments to the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014. The amendments aim to streamline public and private companies‘ issuance and management of securities. Government Notification G.S.R. 802(E).—In the exercise of the authority given by section 29 read with section […]
Shares Dematerialization and RTA: Now An Indispensability
As per the Depositories Act, 1996, an investor is allowed to hold securities in physical as well as electronic mode, which implies that a holder can hold the securities in physical form or electronic form or a part of it in physical form and another part in Demat form. However, the amendment to Regulation 40 […]
SAG Infotech (SAG-RTA) Contribution to a Professional Event
SAG Infotech Participates in the Professional Knowledge Series 2025 by G&J Associates: Embracing the Future of Corporate Compliance and Legal Insights. SAG Infotech recently had the opportunity to take part in an enlightening event called the “Professional Knowledge Series – 2025,” organised by G&J Associates from July 8 to July 12, 2025. This event gathered […]
The ODR Platform For Resolving Investor Complaints
Issuer/Registrar & Share Transfer Agent (RTAs) have been officially notified that under the SEBI Circular (SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/131) dated July 31, 2023, registration on the common is now mandatory. This portal harnesses online conciliation and online arbitration to resolve disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market. Read Also:- For enrolled on Smart ODR platform This innovative platform […]
MCA Extends Dematerialisation Deadline for Private Company Shares to June 30, 2025
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has officially extended the due date for the obligatory dematerialisation of securities for private companies. The updated due date has been extended to June 30, 2025, as per the updated notification issued dated February 12, 2025. The same amendment changes the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014, […]
