Sebi mulls sharp cut in minimum investment for social impact funds to widen retail participationSebi on Monday proposed a sharp reduction in the minimum investment required from individual investors in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 f...
09 Feb, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Sebi proposes broader definition of NPOs, expanded activities under Social EnterpriseMarkets regulator Sebi on Monday proposed broadening the definition of Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and expanding eligible activitie...
20 Jan, 2025, 08.47 PM IST
India will adopt nuanced approach to deal with "at risk" NPOs: OfficialIndia will adopt a nuanced approach to address the misuse of non-profit organisations, as highlighted by FATF. The global watchdog has comm...
19 Sep, 2024, 08.24 PM IST
While markets boom, what's up at India's Social Stock Exchange?India's Social Stock Exchange (SSE) saw its first listing in December 2022 with the SGBS Unnati Foundation, raising nearly Rs 2 crore. Cert...
26 Jul, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
Some tax clarity for non-profitsA tax officer has the power to call for any documents/information of the entity to conduct an inquiry 'as he thinks necessary to satisfy hi...
16 Feb, 2024, 10.43 PM IST
Beyond IPOs and FPOs, Ashish Kacholia, Zerodha invest in NPO which gives zero returnSmallcap czar Ashish Kacholia, known for his multibagger picks, invested Rs 30 lakh while Zerodha generously invested Rs 1 crore. Other two...
15 Dec, 2023, 10.16 AM IST
Sebi to introduce regulatory framework for index providersIn this regard, the minimum issue size in case of public issuance of Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments (ZCZP) for NPOs on the social s...
26 Nov, 2023, 09.45 AM IST
Sebi looking to ease fundraising for not-for-profit organisations on social stock exchangesAdditionally, it has suggested abolishing the requirement of no pending notice or ongoing scrutiny by Income Tax against NPOs for registrat...
29 Aug, 2023, 07.03 PM IST
Explainer: NSE gets nod to launch social stock exchange. What is it and how does it work?Social enterprises are non-governmental organisations and are of two types — non-profit organisations (NPOs) and for-profit social enterpri...
24 Feb, 2023, 10.41 PM IST
Sebi comes out with framework for social stock exchangeSSE is a novel concept in India and such a bourse is meant to serve the private and non-profit sectors by channelling greater capital to th...
19 Sep, 2022, 10.59 PM IST
View: Why a social stock exchange could be beneficial for IndiaSebi recently published their report regarding the proposed SSE, and while it seems to be driven by holistic development, will it be enough...
12 Jun, 2020, 11.38 PM IST
Bourse for non-profits needs tax incentives: Ishaat Hussain PanelThe regulator had formed the 15-member panel last September following a budget proposal.
02 Jun, 2020, 08.34 AM IST
- 'India yet to be largely compliant with international standards on NPOs'
India's regulatory framework for non-profit organisations is yet to be "Largely Compliant" with international standards for curbing money l...
04 Jul, 2013, 05.51 PM IST
- Religious trusts, non-profit organisations to face geater scrutiny
Some of India's religious trusts are among the richest in the world. In order to allay concerns about money laundering, Govt plans an umbre...
02 May, 2011, 03.44 AM IST
- CARE seeks amendment in DTC during Budget
The DTC, which seeks to harmonise the direct taxation system in the country, is going to come into effect from April 1, 2012.
08 Feb, 2011, 06.21 PM IST
- Doubts over adequacy of Indian laws to deal with terror funds
Global Task Force Identifies fund transfers from NPOs for terrorist financing.
19 Jul, 2010, 05.25 AM IST
Budget may opt for fewer depreciation ratesTHE NEXT Union Budget is likely to rationalise depreciation rates as well as reduce and streamline tax exemptions given to trusts, charitie...
05 Nov, 2001, 11.43 PM IST