TMI BlogRecording of Non Disposal Undertaking (NDU) in the Depository SystemX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... a transparent mechanism for recording pledge transactions entered between lenders and borrowers. 2. SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, requires promoters of a company to disclose details of their encumbered shares including NDUs by promoters which are covered under the scope of disclosures of 'Encumbrances'. 3. It has been observed that some sh ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ries are advised the following: 5.1.Depositories shall develop a separate module/ transaction type in their system for recording NDUs. 5.2. Both parties to the NDU shall have a demat account with the same depository and be KYC compliant. 5.3.Pursuant to entering the NDU, the Beneficial Owner (BO) along with the other party shall make an application through the participant (where the BO ho ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... d by the participant. The depositories shall also make available to the said participant, the details of authorized signatories as recorded in the demat account of the entity in whose favor such NDU is entered. 5.7.On creation of freeze in the depository system, the depository/ participant of the BO holding shares, shall inform both parties of the NDU regarding creation of freeze under NDU. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... the NDU jointly make such application to the depository through the participant of the BO. 5.12.On unfreeze of shares upon termination/ cancellation of NDU, the depository shall inform both parties of the NDU in the form and manner agreed upon at the time of creating the freeze. The unfreeze shall be effected in the depository system after a cooling period of 2 clear business days but no later ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ircular in their Monthly Development Report. 10. This circular is being issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11 (1) of Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and section 19 of the Depositories Act, 1996 to protect the interest of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market. Yours faithfully Susanta Kum ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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