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Varyaa Creations Ltd. has announced that it is not required to submit an Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This clarification comes as the company is listed on the BSE SME platform.
The exemption arises because SEBI's Regulation 24A, which typically mandates such reports for listed entities, does not apply to companies trading on the SME exchange. This regulation is generally intended for the top 1000 companies by market capitalization.
For investors and stakeholders, this provides clarity on Varyaa Creations' specific regulatory obligations. The company itself benefits by avoiding the administrative effort and cost associated with preparing the report. Importantly, this regulatory clarification does not alter Varyaa Creations' business operations or strategic direction.
SME exchanges like the BSE SME platform are designed to support smaller businesses by offering a path to raise capital with a potentially simplified compliance framework. The exemption from Regulation 24A is an example of this approach, aiming to reduce undue regulatory burdens on growing companies.
Other companies listed on the BSE SME platform are likely to benefit from similar exemptions regarding the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, provided they meet the criteria for SME listing.