Archive · 1 Sep 2025
SEBI's Stricter Rules on Related Party Transactions Take Effect
Companies in India now have to be more open about deals with related parties.
This means they need to share more details about these deals, like who's involved, how much money is being used, and why the deal is happening.
This is to make sure things are fair and so that shareholders can make informed decisions.
The rules cover loans, sales, and royalty payments.
The new rules give more specific detail that goes beyond the usual legal requirements.
New SEBI rules require listed companies to provide exhaustive disclosures for RPTs.
The framework aims to increase transparency and stakeholder oversight.
Companies must provide detailed information exceeding Companies Act requirements.
Implementation was delayed until September 1, 2025, to give companies more time.
The rules cover various transactions, including loans, asset sales, and royalty payments.
- Who
- Listed companies and related parties
- What
- Must provide more detailed disclosures for RPTs
- When
- Implemented on September 1, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase transparency and stakeholder oversight
- Regulatory Body
- SEBI
- Affected Parties
- Over 5,000 listed companies
- Focus
- Related Party Transactions (RPTs)
- Implementation Date
- September 1, 2025
- Purpose
- Boost transparency and stakeholder oversight
- Disclosure Details
- Shareholding, profit, financial performance, past transactions, deal rationale, and pricing methodology