Best Practices for Handling Related Party Transactions in Private Limited Companies



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Related party transactions (RPTs) involve dealings between a company and its directors, key personnel, or their relatives. Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, mandates board and shareholder approval for these transactions to ensure fairness and transparency. While not inherently illegal, RPTs can lead to conflicts of interest and distorted financial reporting if not managed properly, as highlighted by past legal cases.

Related party transactions (RPTs) have been a contentious issue in the corporate world, especially in the private limited companies. These transactions are transactions between a company and its related parties, such as directors, key managerial personnel, and their relatives. The provisions for RPTs are governed by Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013. This section mandates the approval of the companys board of directors and the shareholders for RPTs, with the objective of ensuring transpa
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