Escrow account access for non-resident acquirers permitted without prior RBI approval, subject to SEBI and schedule conditions. Non-resident acquirers may open, hold and maintain Escrow Account and Special Account with Authorised Dealers in India without prior RBI approval for acquisition/transfer of shares or convertible debentures through open offers, delisting or exit offers, subject to Schedule 8 terms and compliance with SEBI (including SAST) Regulations and applicable Companies Act provisions. Schedule 8 requires non interest bearing rupee accounts, permitted credits/debits as per SEBI regulations, authorised resident operation with AD approval, no bank facilities against balances, KYC compliance by the AD, repatriation rules and immediate closure upon completion.
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Escrow account access for non-resident acquirers permitted without prior RBI approval, subject to SEBI and schedule conditions.
Non-resident acquirers may open, hold and maintain Escrow Account and Special Account with Authorised Dealers in India without prior RBI approval for acquisition/transfer of shares or convertible debentures through open offers, delisting or exit offers, subject to Schedule 8 terms and compliance with SEBI (including SAST) Regulations and applicable Companies Act provisions. Schedule 8 requires non interest bearing rupee accounts, permitted credits/debits as per SEBI regulations, authorised resident operation with AD approval, no bank facilities against balances, KYC compliance by the AD, repatriation rules and immediate closure upon completion.
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