This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. It includes comprehensive past exam questions (topic-wise) and detailed answers aligned with the latest ICSI syllabus.

The Present Publication is the 4th Edition for the CS-Executive | New Syllabus | June/Dec. 2025 Exams. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad & CS Pankaj Kumar, with the following noteworthy features:

• Strictly as per the New Syllabus of the ICSI

• [Comprehensive Coverage]

o Past Exam Questions (Topic-wise), including:

§ CS Executive Dec. 2024 | Suggested Answers

o Case Law Based Questions

• [Most Updated & Amended] This book covers the latest applicable provisions and amendments under the respective laws

• [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] from June 2019

• [Exam Trend Analysis] for previous exams, from Dec. 2023

• Chapter-wise Comparison with ICSI Study Material

 The contents of this book are as follows:

• Part I – Capital Market

o Basics of Capital Market

o Secondary Market in India

o Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

o Securities & Exchange Board of India

o Laws Governing Depositories & Depositories Participants

o Securities Market Intermediaries

o International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

• Part II – Securities Laws

o Issue of Capital & Disclosure Requirements

o Share-Based Employee Benefits & Sweat Equity

o Issue & Listing of Non-convertible Securities

o Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements

o Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers – Concepts

o Prohibition of Insider Trading

o Prohibition of Fraudulent & Unfair Trade Practices Relating to Securities Market

o Delisting of Equity Share

o Buy-back of Securities

o Mutual Funds

o Collective Investment Schemes