a) SEBI vide circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/DCR2/CIR/P/2020/139 dated July 27, 2020 has provided Relaxations relating to procedural matters –Takeovers and Buy-back.

b) SEBI vide Circular no. SEBI/CIR/CFD/DCR1/CIR/P/2020/83 dated May 14, 2020 granted one time relaxations from strict enforcement of certain regulations of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 and SEBI (Buy-back of securities) Regulations, 2018 pertaining to open offers and buy-back through tender offers opening upto July 31, 2020.

c) The validity of relaxations, as provided by Circular No. SEBI/CIR/CFD/DCR1/CIR/P/2020/83 dated May 14, 2020is further extended and shall be applicable for open offers and buy-back through tender offers opening upto December 31, 2020.

d) This Circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992