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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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MakeMyTrip India files DRHP for India IPO through confidential route
Parent co MakeMyTrip Ltd and ibibo Group Holdings to undertake OFS
 "MakeMyTrip India files DRHP for India IPO through confidential route")
Sebi extends SWP, STP facility to demat-held mutual fund units
Sebi has allowed SWP and STP facilities for mutual fund units held in demat form, with phased implementation beginning by January 2027
 "Sebi extends SWP, STP facility to demat-held mutual fund units")
Sebi flags 'Boss Scam', cautions companies against CEO impersonation fraud
Sebi noted that perpetrators are increasingly deploying advanced techniques such as deepfake voice cloning and AI-generated video calls to impersonate company heads
 "Sebi flags 'Boss Scam', cautions companies against CEO impersonation fraud")
AMFI eases mutual fund transmission process for nominees, legal heirs
The revised SOP allows AMCs greater flexibility in handling address, name and signature mismatches to ease transmission of mutual fund units after an investor's death
 "AMFI eases mutual fund transmission process for nominees, legal heirs")
SIF distribution set for a boost as Sebi eases certification norms
NISM has introduced a combined certification examination for mutual fund and Specialised Investment Fund distributors, simplifying the qualification process
 "SIF distribution set for a boost as Sebi eases certification norms")
India's regulators need more independent voices, less insider control
Complex markets require independent voices and diverse expertise. India's regulatory architecture is missing both
 "India's regulators need more independent voices, less insider control")
Sebi resolves over 5,000 investors' complaints in June via SCORES platform
The regulator received 5,035 fresh investor complaints and disposed of 5,037 through its SCORES platform in June, bringing the total number of pending cases down to 5,524
 "Sebi resolves over 5,000 investors' complaints in June via SCORES platform")
Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict
High market volatility, strained household budgets likely factors
 "Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict")
SAT adjourns FPI appeals after Sebi raises maintainability objections
The Securities Appellate Tribunal deferred to August 3 the hearing on appeals by five foreign portfolio investors after Sebi questioned the maintainability of their pleas
Newly listed firms ride small, midcap rally despite West Asia war
Most companies listed since March are trading above their issue price, with the rally in small- and mid-cap stocks helping cushion them from broader market volatility
 "Newly listed firms ride small, midcap rally despite West Asia war")
IFSCA panel proposes mortgage Reits, tax parity and dual listing
Report supports development of securitisation markets, norms for regulatory parity
 "IFSCA panel proposes mortgage Reits, tax parity and dual listing")
Sebi tightens code of conduct for board members on conflict of interest
Sebi has introduced a stricter governance framework for board members, tightening norms on conflicts of interest, disclosures, recusals, investments and post-retirement restrictions
Jana SFB posts 52% jump in Q1 profit supported by healthy asset growth
Jana Small Finance Bank reported a 52 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit, aided by higher net interest income, robust loan growth and an expanding secured loan portfolio
 "Jana SFB posts 52% jump in Q1 profit supported by healthy asset growth")
95% of Indian listed firms use dark patterns: How regulators are responding
Dark patterns continue to influence online consumer decisions, with a study finding 95% of listed firms use them. Sebi and Irdai are stepping up action to curb deceptive practices
 "95% of Indian listed firms use dark patterns: How regulators are responding")
RBI proposes one-time nod for MFs, insurers to raise bank stakes
The central bank has proposed a one-time approval mechanism for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to acquire major shareholding in banks, replacing repeated approvals
 "RBI proposes one-time nod for MFs, insurers to raise bank stakes")
SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others
Supreme Court upholds Sebi's findings against Kotak AMC in the Essel FMP case, citing regulatory lapses and compliance failures
 "SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others")
Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data
The IPO market, where companies typically sell shares to the public for the first time, raised a record ₹1.8 trillion in FY26 through 112 different companies on the mainboard of the stock exchanges
 "Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data")
Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules
The market regulator mandates a two-year cooling-off period for former employees representing any client
 "Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules")
SIF AUM jumps 29% to ₹17,858 cr in Jun, hybrid strategies hold 72% share
Hybrid investment strategies led growth in Specialised Investment Funds as monthly inflows nearly tripled, while mutual funds and SIPs also recorded strong investor participation in June
 "SIF AUM jumps 29% to ₹17,858 cr in Jun, hybrid strategies hold 72% share")
Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India
"Video KYC is blocked for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses outside India. we are seeing how to mitigate risks & open it up," said a Finmin official
 "Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India")