In a significant move for India’s corporate landscape, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has again expanded the definition of a “Small Company” under the Companies Act, 2013. The revised thresholds — ₹10 crore paid-up capital and ₹100 crore turnover — mark a major step toward reducing compliance burdens for the country’s rapidly growing private companies. This update brings thousands of companies under a lighter…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must navigate a maze of risks, regulatory requirements, and operational challenges. Internal audit plays a vital role in fortifying corporate governance, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, businesses must implement robust internal audit mechanisms to uphold transparency, enhance efficiency, and drive accountability. What Makes Internal Audit Essential for Businesses? Internal audit…
The introduction of Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO) provisions in the Companies Act represents a pivotal development in India’s efforts to enhance corporate transparency and combat financial malfeasance. These provisions, aligned with global standards, target tax evasion, money laundering, and other illicit activities often hidden within complex corporate structures. By requiring companies to identify and disclose those with significant influence, the SBO provisions enhance accountability in…
The impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors on company valuation is substantial. Strong environmental stewardship earns positive regard, while environmental shortcomings risk financial penalties and reputational harm, reducing…
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has mandated all companies, regardless of size or complexity, to incorporate an audit trail feature in their accounting software, aiming to bolster accountability and transparency. Originally slated for implementation in the financial year starting April 2021, the requirement was deferred twice and is now enforced from April 1, 2023….
In an effort to enhance transparency, protect investor interests, and strengthen corporate governance, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), on October 27, 2023, has introduced the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Second Amendment Rules, 2023 (PAS Amendment Rules). This amendment mandates private companies, excluding small companies, to facilitate the dematerialization of their existing securities…
