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Corporate Governance Requirements for NCD Listed Companies – PART B

INTRODUCTION

In Part A of this article, we discussed the regulatory framework, definitions, applicability, and key corporate governance requirements applicable to companies that have listed Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), as laid down by SEBI and other relevant laws. Part B builds on that foundation by examining the practical implementation of these requirements. Specifically, we will look into the various types of committees mandated for NCD-listed companies, their composition, and the handling of related party transactions. This section aims to bridge the gap between the regulatory provisions and their application in day-to-day corporate governance practices.

Also Read: Corporate Governance Requirements for NCD Listed Companies – PART A

SUMMARY ON REGULATION 62F TO 62J

Regulation

Particulars

62F

(Audit Committee)

Composition:

 

  • At least 3 directors as members and atleast 2/3 must be independent directors.
  • All members must be financially literate; at least one must have accounting or financial expertise.

 

“financially literate” shall mean  the     ability  to  read     and  understand  basic     financial  statements  i.e.,     balance sheet, profit and loss account, and statement of cash flows

 

  • Chairperson shall be an independent director and must attend the AGM; Company Secretary acts as secretary.
  • The Committee at its discretion, shall invite the director or head of the  finance     function,  head  of     internal  audit  and     a  representative  of     the statutory auditor and any other such executives to be present at the meetings of the committee:

Provided that occasionally, the audit committee may meet without the presence of any executives of the HVDLE.

 

Meetings:

 

  • Meet at least 4 times a year, with no more than 120 days between meetings.
  • Quorum: minimum 2 members or 1/3 of committee, whichever is higher; must include at least 2 independent directors.

 

 

Powers & Role:

 

  • The committee  shall  have     powers  to  investigate     any  activity  within     its terms of reference, seek information from any employee, obtain outside legal or other professional advice and secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise, if it considers necessary.
  • Role and information to review are detailed in Part C of Schedule II.

62G

(Nomination and remuneration committee)

The functions of the nomination and remuneration committee as specified in Part D of the Schedule II are either discharged by the board of directors or, a nomination and remuneration committee

 

Composition:

 

  • At least 3 directors as members and atleast 2/3 must be independent directors.
  • All Directors of the Committee shall be non-executive directors
  • Chairperson shall be an independent director and must attend the AGM; Company Secretary acts as secretary.

 

Provided that the chairperson of the HVDLE, whether executive or non-executive, may be appointed as a member of the nomination and remuneration committee and shall not chair such committee.

 

Meetings:

 

  • Meet at least once in a year.
  • Quorum: minimum 2 members or 1/3 of committee, whichever is higher; must include at least 1 independent director.

 

Powers & Role:

 

  • It shall be the discretion of the chairperson to decide as to who may answer the queries and secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise, if it considers necessary.
  • In     case  of  entities     that  are  not     companies  or  body     corporates  incorporated  under the     Companies  Act,  2013     or  set  up     under  the  public     private  partnership  model/ structure,  function     of  the  nomination     and  remuneration  committee     as  specified under Part D of Schedule II may be ensured as per the provisions of their respective statutes or in terms of the public private partnership model/ structure.

62H

(Stakeholders Relationship Committee)

The functions of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee as specified in Part D of the Schedule II are either discharged by the board of directors or, a Stakeholders Relationship Committee

 

Composition:

 

  • At least 3 directors as members and atleast 1 being a independent director.
  • All Directors of the Committee shall be non-executive directors
  • Chairperson shall be an non-executive director and must attend the AGM to answer the queries of Debenture holders

 

Meetings:

 

  • Meet at least once in a year.



62I

(Risk Management Committe)

The functions of the Risk Management Committee as specified in Part D of the Schedule II are either discharged by the board of directors or, a Risk Management Committee

 

Composition:

 

  • At least 3 directors as members and atleast 1 being a independent director.
  • The chairperson of the risk management committee shall be a member of the board of  directors     and  senior  executives     of  the  HVDLE     may  be  members     of  the committee.

 

Meetings:

 

  • Meet at least twice in a year and note more than 210 days gap between two consecutive meetings;
  • Quorum: minimum 2 members or 1/3 of committee, whichever is higher; must include at least 1 members of Board of directors in attendance.

 

Powers & Role:

 

  • The Board must define the role and responsibilities of the Risk Management Committee. It may also delegate tasks like monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan to this committee, along with other functions as needed, including overseeing cyber security risks.

 

Provided that the role and responsibilities of the risk management committee shall mandatorily include the performance of functions specified in Part D of Schedule II

 

The risk management committee shall have powers to seek information from any employee, obtain outside legal or other professional advice and secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise, if it considers necessary.

 

62J

(Vigil Mechanism)

  • The HVDLE shall formulate a vigil mechanism/whistle blower policy for directors and employees to report genuine concerns
  • The vigil mechanism shall provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of director(s) or employee(s) or any other person who avail the mechanism and also provide for direct access to the chairperson of the audit committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.

Conclusion

In Part B, we translated SEBI’s regulatory provisions into practical corporate governance measures for NCD-listed companies, covering the constitution, composition, and responsibilities of key committees, along with risk management and whistle-blower policies. These frameworks help ensure transparency, accountability, and stakeholder protection. By effectively implementing these requirements, HVDLEs can strengthen governance standards and build lasting trust with investors and debenture holders.

More detailed insights on specific corporate governance requirements for NCD-listed companies will be shared in the Final Part of this article series.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information existing at the time of preparation and we take no responsibility to update it with the subsequent changes in the law. The article is intended as a news update and Affluence Advisory neither assumes nor accepts any responsibility for any loss arising to any person acting or refraining from acting as a result of any material contained in this article. It is recommended that professional advice be taken based on specific facts and circumstances. This article does not substitute the need to refer to the original pronouncement.

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