30 Mar 2025

Key-Interpretations-under-Industry-Standards-Note-on-Regulation-30-of-the-LODR-Regulations

Key-Interpretations-under-Industry-Standards-Note-on-Regulation-30-of-the-LODR-Regulations

Key Interpretations under Industry Standards Note on Regulation 30 of the LODR Regulations

The Industry Standards Note on Regulation 30 of the LODR Regulations provides detailed interpretations for various terms and their applicability. The following table presents a clear understanding of the major interpretations:

1. Expected Impact in Terms of Value

Occurrence of Event/Trigger Point Interpretation
Within 60 days of a Quarter Expected impact in the four ensuing quarters (including the quarter in which the event occurs)
Not within 60 days of a Quarter Expected impact in the four ensuing quarters

2. PPR Test (Probable, Possible, Remote)

Outcome of the Event (Above Materiality Threshold) Interpretation
P (Probable) or P (Possible) Disclosure may be provided
R (Remote) Disclosure may not be required

3. Disclosure on Indemnity and Insurance Claims

Threshold Interpretation
Nil May disclose details of indemnity and insurance claims which could mitigate the expected impact, if any

4. Last Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

Threshold Interpretation
Nil Annual audited consolidated financial statements

5. Significant Market Reaction

Threshold Interpretation
Nil To be assessed against scrip price

6. Litigations or Disputes with Similar Question of Law or Factual Matrix

Likelihood Interpretation
Similar Outcome Likely Cumulative effect should be considered for disclosure

7. Receipt of Show Cause Notice

Source Interpretation
Generally Does not trigger disclosure
Regulatory, Statutory, Enforcement Authority Disclosure as per Para A(20) of Part A of Schedule III

8. Timeline for Disclosure

Scenario Justification for Delay
Force Majeure Delay may be justified
Prima Facie Assessment Reasonable time for completion may be considered
Subsidiary, Director, KMP, Senior Management, Promoter Related Events Delay may be explained during disclosure

9. Resignation of Director

Trigger Point Timeline for Disclosure
Date of Resignation comes to effect Within 24 hours

10. Investor Meet

Scenario Timeline
Urgent Matters Requirement of two working days’ notice may be dispensed with

11. Voting Result

Regulation Reference Timeline
Regulation 44 Within 2 working days

12. Proceedings of AGM

Event Timeline
AGM Proceedings Within 12 hours

13. Threshold Principles (Reddendo Singula Singulis)

Event Threshold
Impact on Turnover/Profit 2% of Turnover or 5% of Average Absolute PAT
Impact on Capital Cost 2% of Net Worth

14. Enforcement Authority

Authority Interpretation
Nil Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation are considered enforcement authorities

This structured interpretation will help companies ensure compliance with Regulation 30 of the LODR Regulations by providing clarity on when disclosures are necessary and how they should be approached.

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