SEBI Streamlines the process of Buy-back of securities

With the intent to simplify the Buy-back process of securities, level the playing field for investors, and encourage ease of doing business, the Securities & Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has relaxed certain norms in the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018 pursuant to SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023. Further, Operational Guidance on Buy-back was issued by SEBI on 8th March 2023. The amended regulation has come into force w.e.f 9th March, 2023.