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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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Sebi eases norms for Category II AIFs on debt securities investments
Category II AIFs can now invest in listed debt securities rated 'A' or below, offering more flexibility and investment opportunities
 "Sebi eases norms for Category II AIFs on debt securities investments")
Small investors in derivatives segment declined 49% after Sebi curbs: Icra
ICRA report shows Sebi's F&O regulations have led to a sharp decline in smaller investor participation, with premium turnover under ₹10,000 falling 49 per cent
 "Small investors in derivatives segment declined 49% after Sebi curbs: Icra")
Sebi directs entities to make digital KYC accessible for disabled users
The market regulator has issued a revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) that provide detailed guidance for intermediaries to open accounts for individuals with disabilities
Kanodia Cement files papers with Sebi seeking approval to float IPO
The IPO is entirely an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 1.49 crore shares by promoters and an individual shareholder, with no fresh issue component, according to the DRHP filed
 "Kanodia Cement files papers with Sebi seeking approval to float IPO")
Jane Street nets $2.3 bn from booming India equity options trading
The trading haul was a sharp surge from 2023, underscoring the country's growing importance to the firm's global expansion, according to people familiar with the matter
 "Jane Street nets $2.3 bn from booming India equity options trading")
Looking into possible 'egregious violation' at IndusInd Bank: Sebi chief
"If there are any egregious violations by anyone, Sebi is looking into that," the Sebi chief said
 "Looking into possible 'egregious violation' at IndusInd Bank: Sebi chief")
A third of GenZ investing in securities mkt: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey says GenZ's growing market participation signals rising trust in financial systems and an opportunity for inclusive capital formation
 "A third of GenZ investing in securities mkt: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
Sebi to auction 30 Rose Valley properties worth ₹409 cr to repay investors
The auction follows a 2015 order by the Calcutta High Court, which set up an Assets Disposal Committee to oversee the sale of Rose Valley's assets
 "Sebi to auction 30 Rose Valley properties worth ₹409 cr to repay investors")
NSE seeks Sebi nod to move weekly index expiry from Thursday to Tuesday
NSE proposes shifting weekly index derivative expiry to Tuesday from Thursday as Sebi moves to standardise expiries and curb volatility
 "NSE seeks Sebi nod to move weekly index expiry from Thursday to Tuesday")
NSE IPO: Sebi chairman says all outstanding issues will be resolved soon
The NSE's IPO proposal has been pending with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) as the regulator has certain concerns
Rising stock market frauds puts Sebi on high alert; calls for swift action
Broker lookalikes and scam apps draw regulator's second caution notice
 "Rising stock market frauds puts Sebi on high alert; calls for swift action")
Logistics firm Shiprocket confidentially files draft papers for IPO
Shiprocket's IPO will include a fresh issue and offer for sale; proceeds to fund tech upgrades, acquisitions, and expansion of logistics and warehousing capacity
 "Logistics firm Shiprocket confidentially files draft papers for IPO")
Sebi warns investors about stock market scams via social media platforms
The market regulator issued the advisory statement in response to the growing number of frauds and scams that lure investors with false promises of outsize returns
 "Sebi warns investors about stock market scams via social media platforms")
ASCI calls for regulatory clarity on opinion trading and its advertising
ASCI added that in some markets, it is regulated as a financial instrument, but in some others, it falls under gambling laws
 "ASCI calls for regulatory clarity on opinion trading and its advertising")
Sebi nod to seven IPOs including Credila Financial and Sri Lotus Realty
Credila's Rs 5,000 crore IPO, Sri Lotus' Rs 792 crore issue among offerings approved by Sebi as market sentiment lifts public listing momentum
 "Sebi nod to seven IPOs including Credila Financial and Sri Lotus Realty")
Sebi threatens two offshore funds holding Adani Group shares with penalties
Indian regulations require that at least 25% of the shares of listed companies be held by public shareholders
 "Sebi threatens two offshore funds holding Adani Group shares with penalties")
Shiprocket plans to raise ₹2K cr-2.5K crore via confidential IPO route
Logistics unicorn Shiprocket is preparing a ₹2,000-2,500 crore IPO comprising fresh issue and OFS, with proceeds likely to go into tech, warehousing, and expansion
 "Shiprocket plans to raise ₹2K cr-2.5K crore via confidential IPO route")
Sebi orders Mehul Choksi to pay ₹2.1 crore for insider trading breach
Sebi has issued a ₹2.1 crore notice to Mehul Choksi for insider trading in Gitanjali Gems and warned of asset seizure; he also faces a court warrant in a ₹55 crore fraud case
 "Sebi orders Mehul Choksi to pay ₹2.1 crore for insider trading breach")
Sebi revises norms, bars managing directors from MIIs' audit committees
Sebi excludes Executive Directors including MDs from audit committees of MIIs and mandates stricter internal audit norms based on industry feedback and SMAC inputs
Sebi probes six IndusInd Bank officials over insider trading claims: Report
India's market regulator Sebi is investigating six IndusInd Bank officials for allegedly selling stock options while aware of undisclosed accounting discrepancies
 "Sebi probes six IndusInd Bank officials over insider trading claims: Report")
