Policies & Disclosures

Our commitment to integrity, transparency, and compliance with SEBI guidelines.

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At ACER, we operate with the highest standards of ethics and regulatory compliance. Below you can access our official policies and disclosures.

Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC)

Dr. M.S. Sahoo

Dr. M.S. Sahoo

Independent Director

Former Chairman of IBBI, former SEBI Whole-time Member
Sunil Mehta

Sunil Mehta

Chairman

Former CEO of IBA, former MD & CEO of PNB
Ajay Kumar Choudhary

Ajay Kumar Choudhary

Independent Director

Chairman NPCI, former Executive Director of RBI

Ratings Sub-committee of the Board (RSC)

Ajay Kumar Choudhary

Ajay Kumar Choudhary

Independent Director

Chairman NPCI, former Executive Director of RBI
Dr. M.S. Sahoo

Dr. M.S. Sahoo

Independent Director

Former Chairman of IBBI, former SEBI Whole-time Member
Dr. Girraj Prasad Gupta

Dr. Girraj Prasad Gupta

Independent Director

Former CGA of Ministry of Finance, Former Chairman of the J&K Committee

Audit & Risk Committee (ARC)

Dr. Girraj Prasad Gupta

Dr. Girraj Prasad Gupta

Independent Director

Former CGA of Ministry of Finance, Former Chairman of the J&K Committee
Ajay Kumar Choudhary

Ajay Kumar Choudhary

Independent Director

Chairman NPCI, former Executive Director of RBI
Kamlesh Kumar Taneja

Kamlesh Kumar Taneja

Executive Director

Former General Manager at Central Bank of India

Policy Hub

Conflict of Interest Policy

ACER has a clearly defined framework to avoid and manage conflicts of interest.

Policy Highlights:

  • Analysts cannot rate entities where they have financial interest.
  • Issuer-pays model disclosures are made public.
  • Separate teams for commercial (business development) and analytical functions.
  • Rating committee decisions are independent and free from commercial pressures.

ACER ensures complete separation of commercial considerations and analytical judgments.

Code of Conduct

Our analysts and committees follow a strict Code of Conduct to ensure objectivity and independence in ratings.
 
 Key Principles:
  • Integrity in all rating assignments.
  • Independence from commercial or issuer influence.
  • Confidentiality of client information.
  • No conflict of interest in rating decisions.

Rating Withdrawal Policy

Ratings may be withdrawn under specific conditions, in line with SEBI regulations.

 

Conditions for Withdrawal:

  • Full redemption of the rated instrument.
  • Non-cooperation by issuer (after due notices).
  • Upon regulatory approval, if applicable.

Process:

Issuer request → Due diligence by analysts → Rating Committee review → Public disclosure.

ACER ensures complete separation of commercial considerations and analytical judgments.

SEBI & RBI Disclosures

SEBI Disclosures

Securities and Exchange Board of India regulatory documents

Contact for Compliance Queries

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Disclaimers

ACER is engaged in the business of providing credit ratings and other permitted services and does not provide investment advice or recommendations, directly or indirectly, with respect to any securities. Ratings are subject to ongoing surveillance, revision or withdrawal, as and when warranted.

Information used in assigning ratings has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, including the rated entity; however, such information has not been independently audited or verified by ACER. While reasonable care has been exercised to ensure that the information contained herein is true and fair, it is provided “as is”. ACER does not make any representation, warranty of any kind, or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, suitability or completeness of any information or its fitness for a particular purpose.

All ratings and related analyses are statements of opinion, and ACER is not liable for any losses, direct or indirect, arising from use of this publication or its contents. Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and due diligence before making any decision based on the ratings.