An investment in a business refers to security which can take the form of shares of stock, bonds, a package of loans or mortgages offered for sale by a financial instrument. Corporations, governments and individuals buy and sell securities as a way of investing and growing their money.
Securities law is the group of laws and regulations governing the issuance of securities. It tells the procedure for offering their investment to the public. The laws make sure that public investments are fair to everyone investing in the company. It is governed under by Companies Act.
Annual compliances:
- SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosures requirements).
- Substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers.
- Prohibition of insider trading