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SEBI
What is SEBI?
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
SEBI is a statutory body and a market regulator, which controls the securities market in India. The basic functions of Sebi is to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote and regulate the securities market. Sebi is run by its board of members. The board consists of a Chairman and several other whole time and part time members. The chairman is nominated by the union government. The others include two members from the finance ministry, one member from Reserve Bank of India and five other members are also nominated by the...Read More
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CA body urges Sebi to address delays, restrictive norms in RA registration
BCAS flags rising delays, restrictive norms and ambiguities in Sebi's RA registration process, seeking clarity on migration, principal officer rules and eligibility for investor training entities
 "CA body urges Sebi to address delays, restrictive norms in RA registration")
Sebi move to discontinue solution funds set to disrupt 850,000 SIPs
Mutual fund executives flag uncertainty for investors due to closure, merger with other categories
 "Sebi move to discontinue solution funds set to disrupt 850,000 SIPs")
Sebi revamps mutual fund categories: Experts explain changes for investors
Overhaul of mutual fund categories introduces tighter thematic rules to improve transparency and align Indian investment products with global goal-based standards
 "Sebi revamps mutual fund categories: Experts explain changes for investors")
Size, strategy and liquidity puzzle: Experts weigh risks in smallcap funds
As rising liquidity stress crosses the psychologically important 100-day mark, experts weigh the real risks in smallcap funds
 "Size, strategy and liquidity puzzle: Experts weigh risks in smallcap funds")
Sebi orders regulated entities to disclose identity on social media posts
Sebi has directed all regulated entities to display their registered name and registration number on social media content related to the securities market to help investors identify authorised sources
 "Sebi orders regulated entities to disclose identity on social media posts")
Sebi shifts gold, silver valuation norms for MFs to domestic spot prices
Sebi has overhauled valuation norms for mutual funds, requiring gold and silver holdings to be priced using domestic spot rates from recognised exchanges instead of LBMA-linked benchmarks
Sebi broadens scope for equity MFs, allows gold and silver exposure
Regulator introduces life cycle funds, expands equity categories and phases out solution-oriented schemes, while permitting equity funds to hold gold and silver
Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman
The expert panels were mandated to examine whether the current framework governing margins, position limits, and delivery and settlement mechanisms could be optimised
 "Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman")
Info Edge commits Rs 250 crore to new B8 Fund I for growth-stage bets
Info Edge has committed Rs 250 crore to B8 Fund I, expanding its structured investment platform and deepening support for growth-stage ventures in India's startup ecosystem
 "Info Edge commits Rs 250 crore to new B8 Fund I for growth-stage bets")
India a well-governed destination for long-term capital: Sebi chief
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey told investors India is shaping transparent, credible and resilient markets, aiming to attract long-term institutional capital amid global uncertainty
IPO-bound Oyo parent PRISM appoints ex-Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi to board
PRISM has filed preliminary papers with market regulator Sebi to raise ₹6,650 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) using a confidential route
 "IPO-bound Oyo parent PRISM appoints ex-Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi to board")
Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon
The outflows were due to liquidity tightness and consequent rise in yields, not due to a deterioration in the category's risk-return profile
 "Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon")
Don't get hooked: The new Sebi letterhead scam targeting your savings
If a "government" letter asks for your bank details or a quick UPI transfer to "clear" your stocks, it's not a notice-it's a heist.
 "Don't get hooked: The new Sebi letterhead scam targeting your savings")
RBI not revisiting lending norms for proprietary trading: Guv Malhotra
Earlier on Monday, Sebi chairman Pandey said the stock market regulator has received a representation from the industry on the issue
 "RBI not revisiting lending norms for proprietary trading: Guv Malhotra")
Sebi suspends senior officer; chairman signals zero tolerance on misconduct
Sebi has suspended a general manager over alleged misuse of position, with Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressing that the regulator will act firmly against any egregious behaviour by its staff
Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities settle Sebi RPT case for ₹4.12 crore
Sebi has settled proceedings against Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities and a former compliance officer over multiple lapses in approvals and disclosures related to related-party transactions
 "Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities settle Sebi RPT case for ₹4.12 crore")
Sebi plans overhaul of PMS regulations, flags need for stronger governance
Regulator to revisit 2020 portfolio manager norms, tighten governance, curb mis-selling and explore exchange-based pre-ipo trading mechanism
IDFC First Bank flags ₹590 cr fraud in govt accounts: What we know so far
IDFC First Bank reported a suspected ₹590 crore fraud in Haryana government accounts, linked to staff at its Chandigarh branch; four employees suspended and KPMG to probe fraud
 "IDFC First Bank flags ₹590 cr fraud in govt accounts: What we know so far")
India must innovate, not copy others' tech, says Sebi ED Sunil Kadam
Kadam said India has to funnel more money into research and development so that such instances are avoided, and exuded confidence that India has the capabilities to be a leader in innovation
 "India must innovate, not copy others' tech, says Sebi ED Sunil Kadam")
Sebi clears 4 public offer proposals; Gaudium IVF IPO booked 88% on Day 1
Omnitech Engineering will open its ₹583 crore initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on February 25 and conclude on February 27