SEBI Introduces New Governance Rules for High Value Debt Listed Entities Requiring Debenture Trustee Approval for Related Party Transactions

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....The amendment to SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations introduces comprehensive corporate governance requirements for High Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) effective April 1, 2025. Material related party transactions will require prior No-Objection Certificates from Debenture Trustees, who must obtain approval from unrelated debenture holders holding at least 50% of debenture value. The regulations mandate independent director requirements, including special resolution appointments, prohibition of alternate directors, and mandatory D&O insurance. HVDLEs must establish audit committees, stakeholder relationship committees, and risk management committees. Additional provisions address secretarial audits, manage.........