SEBI vide Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2023/135, Dated July 3, 2023, has notified the SEBI (Issue & Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023, bringing significant changes to the existing regulations. These amendments aim to enhance transparency, accountability & investor protection in the securities market. The key highlights of the amendment include the insertion of definitions of ‘Key Managerial Personnel’ & ‘Senior Management’, streamlining the roles & responsibilities within companies. Additionally, SEBI has merged disclosure requirements for public issues & private placements, simplifying the process for issuers. To ensure comprehensive disclosures, a new chapter has been introduced for issuers making private placements of non-convertible securities, emphasizing the filing of general information documents & subsequent key information documents. This promotes transparency & provides investors with timely information. The amendments shall be effective from 03.07.2023