Articles by Affluence Advisory

Structured Digital Database (SDD): Simplifying Regulatory Compliance

Affluence Advisory 11 October 2025 at 06:43

Learn about SEBI's Structured Digital Database (SDD), its purpose, compliance requirements, audit trail, immutability, and preservation under PIT Regulations 2015.

IFSCA's New Rules On Third-Party Fund Management Framework

Affluence Advisory 09 October 2025 at 06:50

IFSCA's Third-Party Fund Management Framework allows global fund managers to operate in GIFT City without setting up new entities, boosting India’s financial hub status.

Relief or Burden: What Every Taxpayer Should Know About the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Affluence Advisory 08 October 2025 at 06:54

The new Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from April 1, 2026, replaces the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961, with simplified provisions, reduced sections, and clearer tax rules. Key highlights include new tax slabs, higher deductions, elimination of notional rent, rationalised TDS/TCS, clear taxation on virtual digital assets and a focus on digital compliance.

Why More SMEs Are Choosing IPOs Over Private Funding

Affluence Advisory 01 October 2025 at 06:59

SME IPOs are reshaping business financing in India, offering entrepreneurs transparency, control, and market-driven valuations over private equity. With record listings and rising investor confidence, SME IPOs are emerging as the preferred route for growth and long-term value creation

NBFCs vs Banks: Understanding the Key Differences and Opportunities

Affluence Advisory 30 September 2025 at 07:06

Discover the key differences between Banks and NBFCs, their roles in India’s financial system, and the opportunities they offer. Learn how these institutions complement each other in driving credit access, stability, and economic growth.

SEBI notifies amendment to Minimum Public Shareholding norms - Makes room for Large IPOs

Affluence Advisory 24 September 2025 at 08:29

SEBI has eased Minimum Public Offer (MPO) and Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rules for very large issuers, allowing staggered dilution and extended timelines. Learn how the new scale-based framework boosts IPO flexibility, market stability, and ease of doing business in India.

SEBI LODR and PIT Amendments Since January 2025: Chronological Overview and Actionable

Affluence Advisory 20 September 2025 at 06:40

Explore SEBI's 2025 regulatory updates under LODR and PIT Regulations. Get a chronological summary of key circulars on disclosures, shareholding patterns, insider trading, annual reports and related party transactions with actionable compliance steps for listed companies.

Re-lodgment of shares in physical form for transfer - An opportunity to physical shareholders

Affluence Advisory 18 September 2025 at 08:19

SEBI's circular dated July 2, 2025, opens a final six-month window (July 7, 2025–January 6, 2026) for shareholders to re-lodge transfer requests of physical shares lodged before April 1, 2019, but rejected or unprocessed.

Adjudication Order of Stanley OEM Sofas Limited Violation of Section 101 of the Companies Act, 2013

Affluence Advisory 17 September 2025 at 08:19

Learn about Section 101 of the Companies Act, 2013 on AGM notice period and shorter notice consent. Read how non-compliance led to penalties on Stanley OEM Sofas Limited and the key compliance takeaways for companies and directors.

NBFCs Are Quietly Rewriting Their Funding Playbook

Affluence Advisory 16 September 2025 at 08:43

Indian NBFCs are increasingly tapping offshore syndicated loans, raising $3.67 bn in 2025, double last year’s total. Cheaper global rates, wider lender pools, and liability diversification drive the shift, though risks like currency exposure, refinancing and regulatory scrutiny remain.