Markets regulator Sebi on Friday proposed that listed entities should make all payments, such as dividends, interests and redemptions, through electronic mode only.
The proposal is aimed at streamlining payment processes and enhance security, convenience and efficiency for all investors.
Current Sebi’s LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) rules allows electronic payments but permits cheques or warrants if electronic transfers fail, especially for amounts over Rs 1,500.
Failures occur when a securityholder’s bank details are incorrect or unavailable, requiring companies to send cheques. According to recent data, 1.29 per cent of electronic dividend payments fail for the top 200 listed companies, Sebi said.
In its consultation paper, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed making all payments, including dividends and interest, in electronic form for both demat and physical securityholders.
Investors would be encouraged to update their correc
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