<h1>India's Valuers Must Meet New 2017 Rules: Qualifications, Exams, Ethics, and Compliance Under Companies Act.</h1> The draft Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017, under the Companies Act, 2013, set forth regulations for registered valuers in India. Effective from July 15, 2017, these rules outline the eligibility, qualifications, and registration requirements for valuers, including the need for a valuation examination. Valuers must comply with valuation standards and maintain professional conduct. The rules also establish criteria for recognizing valuation professional organizations and detail disciplinary procedures for non-compliance. The document emphasizes maintaining high ethical standards and provides a framework for the governance of valuation activities in India.