Related-Party Transaction
Related-Party Transaction (RPT)
ESG & GovernanceA deal between the company and parties connected to it, such as promoter entities or subsidiaries. Disclosed in the annual report and subject to audit-committee approval.
Why it matters
RPTs are the most common channel for value leakage from minority shareholders. Large or frequent RPTs with promoter entities deserve line-by-line scrutiny.
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