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Sebi Witnesses Record High in Settlement Applications: 703 Cases and Rs 799 Crore in FY25

Sebi reports a sharp increase in settlement applications, with 703 cases filed in FY25, collecting Rs 799 crore. The mechanism allows for resolving violations without litigation, c...

Sebi's Strategic Move to Simplify D-Street Compliance and Boost Investor Confidence

Sebi aims to simplify IPO filings and reduce compliance burdens for investors, including foreign funds, while focusing on investor education and preventing cyber fraud. The regulat...

Sebi Denies Anil Ambani's Settlement Request Over Yes Bank Investment Controversy

Sebi has rejected Anil Ambani's settlement plea related to Yes Bank investments, potentially leading to a Rs 1,828 crore penalty. The case involves Rs 2,150 crore invested in Yes B...

Sebi Overhauls InvIT Regulations: Streamlining Private to Public Conversion for Enhanced Market Efficiency

Sebi has updated the framework for converting private listed InvITs to public, easing sponsor requirements and aligning disclosure norms with follow-on offers to enhance market eff...

Sebi Eliminates Mutual Fund Distributors' Transaction Charges to Enhance Transparency and Streamline Remuneration

Sebi has abolished transaction charges for mutual fund distributors, aiming to streamline remuneration and enhance transparency. This follows consultations and removes the need for...

Sebi Proposes Turnover-Linked Thresholds for RPT Approvals to Ease Compliance for Large Corporations

Sebi proposes a turnover-linked threshold for RPT approvals to ease compliance for large firms, introducing new materiality criteria and simplified disclosures for smaller transact...

Sebi's New Strategy Against Financial Fraud: A Closer Look at Regulatory Reforms

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey discusses the regulator's multi-faceted approach to combat financial frauds, emphasizing the need for genuine compliance and investor empowerment t...

Sebi Proposes Major Overhaul of IPO Norms to Boost Institutional Investment

Sebi proposes reducing retail investor quota in large IPOs to 25% and increasing institutional allocation to 60%, alongside enhancing anchor investor slots for foreign portfolio in...

Sebi Slaps Hefty Fines on M’Belle Directors: A Decade-Long Legal Battle Concludes

Gopu Parimal Belani and Anupama Motwani, directors of M’Belle International Pvt Ltd, have been fined Rs 1 crore each by a special court for failing to deposit a Sebi penalty from 2...

Sebi Cracks Down on Illegal Dabba Trading: A Stark Warning for Investors to Stay Vigilant

Sebi reiterates the illegality of dabba trading, warning investors to remain vigilant. Recent actions include legal complaints and alerts to safeguard investor interests against un...

Sebi Proposes Major Overhaul: Expanding Mutual Fund Categories for Wider Investment Opportunities

Sebi proposes expanding mutual fund categories, including investments in REITs and InvITs, and introducing solution-oriented funds with specific goals like retirement. Public feedb...

Sebi Plans Overhaul of Gold and Silver Valuation Methods in Mutual Funds for Market Consistency

Sebi is reviewing the valuation methodology for gold and silver in mutual funds to align with domestic market prices, proposing the use of domestic spot prices instead of LBMA pric...

Former Sebi Chief Madhabi Buch Defends Regulatory Actions Against Jane Street's Alleged Market Manipulation

Former Sebi chief Madhabi Buch denies regulatory failures in the Jane Street case, detailing actions taken against the firm for alleged market manipulation. Jane Street contests th...

Sebi Considers Stricter Regulations on Index Option Trading Amid High Individual Activity

Sebi observes sustained high individual activity in index options trading, prompting a review for potential stricter regulations to protect investors and ensure market balance.

Despite Regulatory Measures, Retail F&O Trading Volumes Remain High: Sebi Considers Further Action

Sebi observes sustained high retail trading in F&O despite curbs, with index options remaining a concern. A review may prompt further action to protect investors and ensure market ...

Sebi and Finance Ministry Accelerate Centralized KYC System to Combat Financial Fraud with AI

Sebi and the Finance Ministry are advancing a centralized KYC system to streamline financial compliance, with AI tools already tackling 70,000 fraud cases. The initiative promises ...

Sebi Reveals Indiabulls Housing Finance Violated Regulations, Supreme Court Notified

Sebi has notified the Supreme Court about regulatory violations by Indiabulls Housing Finance, now Sammaan Capital, involving the Sebi (LODR) Regulations, 2015. An administrative w...

Sebi Warns Public Against Risky Opinion Trading Platforms: Know the Dangers

Sebi warns the public about the risks of participating in opinion trading platforms, which offer binary outcome bets without regulatory oversight or investor protection.

Sebi Cracks Down on Broker for Rs 3 Crore Illegal Gains Through Market Manipulation

Sebi has banned Patel Wealth Advisors and its directors for making Rs 3.2 crore through 'spoofing', a market manipulation technique. The regulator's investigation uncovered 292 spo...

Sebi Uncovers No Manufacturing Activity at Gensol's Pune EV Plant, Raises Investor Concerns

Sebi's inspection found no manufacturing at Gensol's Pune EV plant, contradicting company claims and raising investor concerns over misleading disclosures and alleged financial mis...

Sebi Exposes Gensol's Deceptive Practices: No Manufacturing and Fund Misuse in EV Venture

Sebi's interim order reveals Gensol Engineering's Pune EV facility had no manufacturing activity, with funds misused for personal gains, leading to market access restrictions.

Sebi Committee Investigates NSE's IPO Challenges: A Deep Dive into Regulatory Oversight

Sebi forms a committee to address NSE's IPO challenges, emphasizing the balance between commercial interests and public welfare. NSE's long-delayed IPO faces scrutiny amidst regula...

Sebi Proposes Significant Increase in Mutual Funds' Investment Limits for REITs and InvITs

Sebi proposes increasing mutual funds' investment limits in REITs and InvITs, with equity funds allowed up to 20% and debt funds 10%. A reclassification from 'hybrid' to 'equity-re...

Sebi Alerts Public: Rising Threat of Social Media Securities Fraud – Stay Informed and Protected

Sebi warns the public about the rise in securities market frauds via social media, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious activities. Fraudsters use deceptive tactics, includ...

Sebi Alerts Public on Rising Securities Frauds Through Social Media: How to Stay Safe

Sebi warns about the surge in securities market frauds via social media, advising caution and verification of entities. Reports can be made on Sebi's portal, with new measures intr...

Sebi Boosts FPI Transparency by Doubling AUM Disclosure Threshold to Rs 50,000 Crore

Sebi has doubled the AUM disclosure threshold for FPIs to Rs 50,000 crore, effective immediately, following board approval on March 24. This move aims to enhance transparency and e...

Sebi Doubles Asset Threshold to Rs 50,000 Cr for FPIs, Easing Disclosure Norms in Major Market Move

Sebi has eased disclosure norms for FPIs by doubling the asset threshold to Rs 50,000 crore, reflecting market growth. New requirements aim for transparency, with exemptions for ce...

Sebi Grants Government Exemption from Open Offer in Vodafone Idea Stake Acquisition

Sebi exempts the government from an open offer in Vodafone Idea's stake acquisition, aiming to protect public interest and ensure telecom service continuity without management chan...

HDFC Bank Faces Regulatory Scrutiny: Sebi Issues Warning Letter Over Compliance Failures

Sebi has issued a warning letter to HDFC Bank for regulatory non-compliance in custody activities, urging the bank to address the lapses. This follows a similar warning in December...

Sebi Proposes Unified Expiry Days for Stock F&O Contracts to Curb Speculative Trading

Sebi proposes limiting stock F&O contract expiry days to Tuesday or Thursday across all exchanges to enhance predictability and curb speculative trading, aiming for a more stable m...

Sebi Doubles AUM Threshold for FPI Disclosures: A Game-Changer for Smaller Investors

Sebi has doubled the AUM threshold for FPIs requiring additional disclosures to Rs 50,000 crore, reflecting market growth and enhancing transparency. The move is part of broader re...

Sebi Establishes High-Level Committee to Tackle Conflict of Interest Among Board Members

Sebi forms an independent high-level committee to review and enhance governance, conflict of interest, and disclosure norms for its board members, aiming to ensure transparency and...