This document presents a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of off-market share transfers by promoters to non-promoters in listed SME companies under Indian securities law. It demystifies the complex interplay between the Companies Act, SEBI regulations (ICDR, SAST, PIT, LODR), depository mechanisms, stamp duty provisions, and taxation rules governing such transactions.
Designed for promoters, compliance officers, company secretaries, legal practitioners, investors, and SME board members, the article provides:
✔ A detailed explanation of regulatory restrictions, including lock-in rules and open-offer triggers
✔ Step-by-step procedural guidance for executing off-market transfers in demat form
✔ Critical insights into insider trading safeguards and disclosure obligations
✔ Practical case analysis and compliance checklists
✔ Best practices to ensure legally compliant and strategically sound execution
Whether you're navigating a promoter restructuring, advising clients, or ensuring governance compliance within a listed SME, this resource offers clear, actionable, and authoritative guidance to help you manage off-market share transfers with confidence. #pdf