The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide its notification dated 19th January 2021 has further extended the relaxation from strict enforcement of certain Regulations of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, pertaining to Rights Issue.
In terms of Regulation 76 of the ICDR Regulations, an application for a rights issue shall be made only through ASBA facility. In view of the difficulties faced due to COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown measures, and in order to ensure that all eligible shareholders are able to apply to rights issue during such times, the issuer shall along with lead manager(s) to the issue, the registrar, and other recognized intermediaries, institute an optional mechanism (non- cash mode only) to accept the applications of the shareholders subject to ensuring that no third party payments shall be allowed in respect of any application
SEBI has extended the above relaxations for all the openings happening till 31st March 2021. However, these relaxations are one-time enforcement.
