The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced relaxations for listed companies regarding compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. These measures are in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on businesses. Key changes include extended deadlines for submitting the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, quarterly and annual financial results, and the statement of deviation or variation in the use of funds. Additionally, listed entities can use digital signatures for all filings until the end of 2021.
Securities and Exchange Board of India
CIRCULAR
No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/P/CIR/2021/556
April 29, 2021
To
All entities that have listed their specified securities
All Recognized Stock Exchanges
Madam / Sir,
Sub: Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 due to the CoVID-19 pandemic
1. SEBI is in receipt of representations from listed entities, professional bodies, industry associations, mark
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FAQ :
The circular provides relaxations from certain compliance obligations under the SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, due to the ongoing second wave of the CoVID-19 pandemic.
The deadlines for the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, quarterly and annual financial results, and the statement of deviation or variation in use of funds have been extended.
The new deadline for the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the quarter/half year/year ending March 31, 2021, is June 30, 2021.
Listed entities are permitted to use digital signatures for authentication and certification of filings made to stock exchanges under the LODR Regulations until December 31, 2021.
The extended deadline for quarterly financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2021, is June 30, 2021.
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Notification No : SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/P/CIR/2021/556Published in Investments & Personal Finance
Source : https://www.sebi.gov.in/legal/circulars/apr-2021/relaxation-from-compliance-with-certain-provisions-of-the-sebi-listing-obligations-disclosure-requirements-regulations-2015-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic_50000.html