Mastering Investment & Securities Law in India

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This foundational module introduces learners to the legal landscape surrounding corporate finance and investment laws in India. It sets the stage for understanding how legal frameworks regulate capital formation, investor relations, and market operations. By exploring the evolution and scope of securities laws, students will grasp how different legislations such as the Companies Act, SEBI Act, and the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act collectively create the backbone of capital markets governance.

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Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Finance and Securities Law
This foundational module introduces learners to the legal landscape surrounding corporate finance and investment laws in India. It sets the stage for understanding how legal frameworks regulate capital formation, investor relations, and market operations. By exploring the evolution and scope of securities laws, students will grasp how different legislations such as the Companies Act, SEBI Act, and the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act collectively create the backbone of capital markets governance. Key Learning Objectives: Understand the evolution and necessity of securities regulation in India. Explore the concept of “securities” and the role of corporate finance law in economic development. Identify the scope and sources of Indian securities law. Comprehend the institutional and legislative framework: SEBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), RBI, and Stock Exchanges. 📚 Chapters Covered in This Module: Legal Evolution of Corporate Financing in India – Historical background, liberalization, and growth of Indian capital markets – Emergence of SEBI and investor-centric regulation Scope and Sources of Investment and Securities Law – What constitutes “securities” under Indian law – Key legislation and regulatory bodies governing investments Interplay of Company Law, SEBI Act, and SCRA – How these three major laws function together – Jurisdictional overlaps and harmonization of compliance

Chapter 1: Legal Evolution of Corporate Financing in India
Chapter 2 :Scope and Sources of Investment and Securities Law
Chapter 3 :Interplay of Company Law, SEBI Act, and SCRA

Module 2: Share Capital and Membership

Module 3: Issue and Allotment of Shares

Module 4: Debentures, Dividends, and Corporate Investments

Module 5: Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

Module 6: SEBI Act, 1992 – Institutional Framework

Module 7: SEBI Guidelines and Investor Protection
Chapter 1 :SEBI Guidelines on Disclosure and Transparency

Module 8: Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Module 9: Depositor Protection and FEMA Compliance

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Chapter 1: Legal Evolution of Corporate Financing in India

Chapter 2 :Scope and Sources of Investment and Securities Law

Chapter 3 :Interplay of Company Law, SEBI Act, and SCRA

Module 2: Share Capital and Membership

Chapter 1 : Legal Meaning and Types of Share Capital

CHapter 2 : Categories of Shares: Equity, Preference, Bonus, Sweat Equity

Chapter 3 : Membership Rights, Liabilities, and Termination

Module 3: Issue and Allotment of Shares

Chapter 1: Legal Framework for Public Issue of Shares

Chapter 2 : Role of Prospectus: Requirements and Liabilities

Chapter 3:Procedure for Allotment, Transfer, and Transmission of Shares

Chapter 4 : SEBI Regulations on Public Issues and Disclosures

Module 4: Debentures, Dividends, and Corporate Investments

Chapter 1 : Types of Debentures and Legal Characteristics

Chapter 2 : Creation and Registration of Charges

Chapter 3 : Declaration and Distribution of Dividends

Chapter 4 : Inter-Corporate Loans and Investments: Legal Limits and Reporting

Module 5: Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

Chapter 1:Objectives and Scope of the SCRA

Chapter 2 :Recognition and Functions of Stock Exchanges

Chapter 3 :Regulation of Spot and Forward Contracts

Chapter 4 :Listing of Securities – Process and SEBI Listing Obligations

Module 6: SEBI Act, 1992 – Institutional Framework

Chapter1 :Establishment and Powers of SEBI

Chapter2 : SEBI’s Regulatory and Quasi-Judicial Functions

Chapter 3 :Central Government’s Role under SEBI Act

Chapter 4 :SEBI Appellate Tribunal and Appeals Mechanism

Module 7: SEBI Guidelines and Investor Protection Chapter 1 :SEBI Guidelines on Disclosure and Transparency

Chapter 2 : Insider Trading, Fraudulent Practices, and Enforcement

Chapter 3 : Protection of Retail Investors

Chapter 4 :Case Laws on SEBI Orders and Appeal Outcomes

Module 8: Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Chapter 1 :Legal Classification and Types of NBFCs

Chapter 2 : RBI Regulatory Framework for NBFCs

Chapter 3 :Prudential Norms and Capital Adequacy

Chapter 4 :Comparison with Banking Companies

Module 9: Depositor Protection and FEMA Compliance

Chapter 1 : Andhra Pradesh Protection of Depositors Act, 1999

Chapter 2 :Penal Provisions for Misuse of Public Deposits

Chapter 3 : Introduction to FEMA and Foreign Investments

Chapter 4 :RBI Guidelines on FDI, ODI, and Forex Transactions

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Module 7: SEBI Guidelines and Investor Protection
Chapter 1 :SEBI Guidelines on Disclosure and Transparency