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With an aim to streamline the processes for public issues, markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed giving clarifications on minimum holding period for equity shares in Offer for Sale (OFS) as well as on employee stock options (ESOPs) for founders classified as promoters. In its consultation paper, the regulator proposed amendments to the ICDR (Issue of Capital Disclosure Requirements) rules and Sebi (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) norms. The proposals, if implemented, would ensure that the rules are clear and consistent, aligning the eligibility for Offer for Sale (OFS) and Minimum Promoter Contribution (MPC) requirements. The proposals aim to harmonise the treatment of shares obtained through different mechanisms such as compulsory conversion of securities or approved schemes. On minimum holding period for equity shares in OFS, Sebi has suggested amendments in the rules to clarify that the holding period for both the fully paid-up compulsorily convertible ...
Pharmaceuticals and crop protection firm Hikal Ltd on Thursday refuted allegations by proxy advisory firm InGovern Research Services that the battle between its two promoters is impacting corporate performance. Hikal is in the midst of a battle between two promoter groups -- the Hiremaths who own 34.84 per cent stake and Baba N Kalyani (BNK)-led side that holds 34.01 per cent of the company. Minority shareholders own 31.15 per cent. InGovern in a note to shareholders had stated that in the absence of an agreement between the two warring promoter groups due the proportion of shareholding makes it difficult for any special resolution to be passed. It was also likely to slow down decision-making and resultantly, the interest of the company is likely to be compromised. In a detailed response to points raised by InGovern, Hikal said, "The document is a one-sided and an ill-informed attempt to damage the credibility of the company and its management and has been made with the intention of
Homebuyers' body FPCE has suggested that promoters of stalled real estate projects must be barred for life, besides conducting forensic audits to ascertain the diversion of funds, making projects financially unviable. Forum for People's Collective Efforts (FPCE) president Abhay Upadhyay has written to Amitabh Kant, Chairman, Committee on Stalled Projects, suggesting measures for the revival and completion of stuck projects across the country. The panel held its second meeting on May 8 to examine the issues related to legacy stalled projects. In an order dated March 31, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has set up a 14-member committee headed by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant to examine issues related to stalled real estate projects and recommend ways for their completion. The panel will submit a report within 6 months from the date of its first meeting. Upadhyay in the letter suggested that an exercise should be done on a pan-India basis to identify projects, which a