Joshi Ltd. is a listed entity entered into a transaction with related party, namely Hosh Ltd., for an amount of ₹ 59 crore and simultaneously made a payment of ₹ 10 crore for brand use. The turnover of Joshi Ltd. is ₹ 48
CS Executive · Securities Laws and Capital Markets · PYQS · December 2022
Joshi Ltd. is a listed entity entered into a transaction with related party, namely Hosh Ltd., for an amount of ₹ 59 crore and simultaneously made a payment of ₹ 10 crore for brand use. The turnover of Joshi Ltd. is ₹ 480 crore on standalone basis and after considering consolidation of subsidiary & associate is ₹ 610 crore. You, being a company secretary of the company, advise on the following: What is omnibus approval of audit committee for all related party transactions?
Answer & Explanation:
Omnibus Approval means a consolidated approval given by the Audit Committee in respect of transactions which are repetitive in nature. As per Regulation 23(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) 2015, the Audit Committee may grant omnibus approval for related party transactions proposed to be entered into by the listed entity subject to the following conditions: The audit committee shall lay down the criteria for granting the omnibus approval in line with the policy on related party transactions of the listed entity, and such approval shall be applicable in respect of transactions which are repetitive in nature. The audit committee shall satisfy itself regarding the need for such omnibus approval and that such approval is in the interest of the listed entity. The omnibus approval shall specify: The name(s) of the related party, nature of transaction, period of transaction, maximum amount of transactions that shall be entered into. The indicative base price/current contracted price and the formula for variation in the price, if any. Such other conditions as the audit committee may deem fit. However, where the need for a related party transaction cannot be foreseen and the aforesaid details are not available, the audit committee may grant omnibus approval for such transactions subject to their value not exceeding ₹1 crore per transaction . The audit committee shall review, at least on a quarterly basis , the details of related party transactions entered into by the listed entity pursuant to each of the omnibus approvals given. Such omnibus approvals shall be valid for a period not exceeding one year and shall require fresh approvals after the expiry of one year.
Topics: Related Party Transactions
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