Alpha Partners - Publications #RBIAlpha Partners - Publications #RBIhttps://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/tag/rbiThu, 30 Apr 2026 21:37:19 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Changes Brought by the Updated Master Direction on Foreign Investment in India Dated 20 January 2025]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/changes-brought-by-the-updated-master-direction-on-foreign-investment-in-india-dated-20-january-2025

The article discusses the updated Master Direction on Foreign Investment in India, issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 20, 2025, which introduces key changes for Foreign Owned or Controlled Companies (FOCCs). The amendment allows deferred payment for share transfers and equity swaps, aligning with global investment practices and also clarifies the definition of "control".


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]]>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:32:02 +0000<![CDATA[Private Placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) With Maturity Period of More Than One Year by HFCs – Review of Guidelines]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/private-placement-of-non-convertible-debentures-ncds-with-maturity-period-of-more-than-one-year-by-h

The article discusses the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised guidelines for the private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) with a maturity period of more than one year by Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). The new rules align HFCs with the existing framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) under the 2023 RBI Scale-Based Regulation Directions.


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]]>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:07:59 +0000<![CDATA[Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) in India’s IT Industry]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/Merger-and-Acquisitions-in-India-IT-Industry

This article examines the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in India's IT sector in 2024, with a focus on the critical role of due diligence. It explores essential due diligence areas, including intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance with emerging laws, which are vital for ensuring the success of M&A transactions. As the industry adapts to global economic uncertainty, due diligence helps mitigate risks and ensure that high-value, strategic deals remain viable. These comprehensive assessments are key to navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing business environment.

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]]>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:12:42 +0000<![CDATA[Reserve Flip Merger]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/reserve-flip-merger

This article discusses the recent amendment to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016, allowing fast-track mergers between foreign holding companies and their Indian wholly-owned subsidiaries. The amendment simplifies the cross-border merger process by eliminating the need for NCLT approval and mandating only RBI approval. This change facilitates reverse flipping, where foreign companies relocate their headquarters to India, thereby benefiting from India's growing IPO market and investor confidence. 

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]]>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:17:23 +0000<![CDATA[Non-Banking Financial Company–Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017]]>https://www.alpha-partners.org/publications/post/Non-Banking-Financial-Company-Peer-to-Peer-Lending-Platform-Reserve-Bank-Directions-2017

The Article discusses the recent amendment guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platforms, aiming to enhance accountability and clarity in regulatory expectations. Key changes include a clear distinction between the roles of P2P platforms and lenders, stricter disclosure norms, and enhanced corporate governance measures. 

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