The Securities and Exchange Board of India ( Sebi) has notified amended listing regulations that allow listed companies to seek shareholders’ approval for related party deals through ordinary resolutions. Besides, Sebi’s provisions for listed entities have been aligned with those of the Companies Act, 2013. The latest listing norms, finalised after consultations, will consolidate and streamline the provisions of existing listing agreements for different segments of the capital market. “The regulations have thus been structured to provide ease of reference by consolidating into one single document across various types of securities listed on stock exchanges,” Sebi said. While a 90- day period has been given to implement the norms, Sebi said two provisions in the revised rules that are facilitating in nature would be applicable with immediate effect. One pertains to “ passing of ordinary resolution instead of special resolution in the case of all material related party transactions subj