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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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Mkt regulator Sebi clears Pranav Adani, others of insider trading charges
In a separate 63-page order, Sebi also dropped insider trading charges against Vinod Bahety, former head of M&A at the Adani Group, and three associated entities
 "Mkt regulator Sebi clears Pranav Adani, others of insider trading charges")
Sebi eases re-KYC norms for NRIs; relaxes geotagging mandate for compliance
Sebi eases re-KYC rules for NRIs as markets fall ahead of the Fed decision, investors pile into Swiggy's share sale, and IPO frenzy continues with strong subscriptions
 "Sebi eases re-KYC norms for NRIs; relaxes geotagging mandate for compliance")
PaRRVA explained: Sebi's verification tool to check performance claims
SEBI launches PaRRVA App: Verified past returns to help investors cut through noise and make clearer choices
 "PaRRVA explained: Sebi's verification tool to check performance claims")
SAT upholds Sebi's interpretation of RPT norms in Linde India case
The ruling reinforces Sebi's framework for evaluating large RPTs and is expected to have implications for how listed companies structure and disclose dealings involving related parties
 "SAT upholds Sebi's interpretation of RPT norms in Linde India case")
Sebi settles case against TV market expert Hemant Ghai for ₹1.45 crore
A show-cause notice issued in February had accused him of violating provisions of the Sebi Act and the Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) Regulations
LEAP India, Eldorado Agritech, three others get Sebi nod to float IPOs
All five companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers between June and September, obtained the regulator's observations between November 25 and December 5
 "LEAP India, Eldorado Agritech, three others get Sebi nod to float IPOs")
Citius Transnet Investment Trust files papers with Sebi for ₹1,340-cr IPO
Citius Transnet Investment Trust is a transport sector-focused infrastructure investment trust established to acquire, manage and invest in a portfolio of transport infrastructure assets in India
 "Citius Transnet Investment Trust files papers with Sebi for ₹1,340-cr IPO")
Snapdeal parent AceVector files updated DRHP for ₹300 cr IPO; OFS included
AceVector plans to deploy the net proceeds towards marketing and business promotion
 "Snapdeal parent AceVector files updated DRHP for ₹300 cr IPO; OFS included")
Trading volumes not back to their peak, green shoots emerging: Gaurav Seth
Sebi's tighter derivative norms initially hit F&O trading volumes but confidence, new strategies and improved market sentiment are now aiding a gradual recovery, says Seth
 "Trading volumes not back to their peak, green shoots emerging: Gaurav Seth")
Let some capital flow out, so more can flow in: Why this matters
India has made the first leg very efficient; the next phase should be to gradually strengthen the second and third
Sebi comes out with modalities for migration of AIFs into AI-only scheme
This migration is subject to obtaining positive consent from all the investors and meeting the respective conditions, Sebi said in its circular
Sebi overhauls merchant banker rules; introduces capital adequacy framework
Under the new rule, Sebi has allowed merchant bankers to undertake activities falling outside its purview under the same firm subject to certain conditions
Sebi launches return verification agency to curb misselling in investments
Genome Valley-based ATGC Biotech and Israel's Luxembourg Industries have formed Semiophore, a 50:50 JV, to commercialise 18 pheromone and semiochemical crop solutions globally
 "Sebi launches return verification agency to curb misselling in investments")
RBI examines Sebi plan on banks in non-agri commodity derivatives: Governor
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says Sebi's move to let banks enter non-agri commodity derivatives requires amending the Banking Regulation Act and is under review after a prior rejection
 "RBI examines Sebi plan on banks in non-agri commodity derivatives: Governor")
Avadhut Sathe Academy to challenge Sebi order, denies allegations
Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy says it functions purely as a training institution and does not offer stock tips or advisory services. It plans to challenge Sebi's interim order
Sebi gives RIIT in-principle InvIT nod, allows 6 months for compliance
Last month, NHAI incorporated Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) as the investment manager for RIIT
 "Sebi gives RIIT in-principle InvIT nod, allows 6 months for compliance")
Senior IRS officer Sandip Pradhan takes charge as Sebi whole-time member
Pradhan, a 1990-batch IRS officer, was until recently director general of income tax (investigation) in Pune, where he handled major tax investigations and compliance enforcement
Who is Avadhut Sathe, finfluencer banned by Sebi for unregistered advisory?
Sebi has barred finfluencer Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy from markets, alleging they ran an unregistered advisory scheme that misled over three lakh investors and earned unlawful gains
 "Who is Avadhut Sathe, finfluencer banned by Sebi for unregistered advisory?")
Sebi impounds ₹546 cr, bars Avadhut Sathe academy for alleged violations
Sebi has barred Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy and impounded Rs 546 crore, alleging the outfit offered unregistered stock advice under the guise of education and misled participants
Less paperwork, more investment: Sebi launches single-window entry for FPIs
The low risk foreign investors identified by Sebi include government-owned funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, multilateral entities, highly regulated public retail funds
 "Less paperwork, more investment: Sebi launches single-window entry for FPIs")
