Reopening of assessment cannot rest solely on an audit party's opinion; reassessment under Section 147/148 is impermissible and power of revision shou...
Tested party selection: functional analysis identified the least complex unit as the appropriate tested party, altering the transfer pricing adjustmen...
Credit rating agencies undertaking ratings of instruments regulated by other financial sector regulators must segregate communications, disclosures and marketing from SEBI regulated activities, using separate email IDs and website sections; effect: clear separation of grievance channels and consumer-facing materials. They must preserve SEBI minimum net worth requirements in addition to any stipulations by other regulators; effect: SEBI net worth floor remains binding. Rating reports, press releases and marketing must identify the applicable regulator and state that SEBI investor protection and grievance mechanisms do not apply; effect: informed investor notice. Client engagement requires upfront written disclosure and confirmation; effect: documented client consent. Internal audit must include a board approved undertaking of compliance. SEBI circular applies as specified.
Credit rating agencies undertaking ratings of instruments regulated by other financial sector regulators must segregate communications, disclosures and marketing from SEBI regulated activities, using separate email IDs and website sections; effect: clear separation of grievance channels and consumer-facing materials. They must preserve SEBI minimum net worth requirements in addition to any stipulations by other regulators; effect: SEBI net worth floor remains binding. Rating reports, press releases and marketing must identify the applicable regulator and state that SEBI investor protection and grievance mechanisms do not apply; effect: informed investor notice. Client engagement requires upfront written disclosure and confirmation; effect: documented client consent. Internal audit must include a board approved undertaking of compliance. SEBI circular applies as specified.
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