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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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Market regulator Sebi floats proposal to revamp ETF price band framework
Regulator suggests linking ETF base price to T-1 data and introducing dynamic bands to better align trading ranges with underlying asset volatility
 "Market regulator Sebi floats proposal to revamp ETF price band framework")
Sebi mulls additional relaxations in reporting norms for stock brokers
Sebi proposes easing reporting norms for brokers, exempting certain demat accounts and limiting bank account disclosures for banks and primary dealers
 "Sebi mulls additional relaxations in reporting norms for stock brokers")
BSE gets Sebi approval for derivatives on BSE Focused Midcap index
Exchange to launch cash-settled monthly futures and options on BSE Focused Midcap Index, widening its derivatives offerings
 "BSE gets Sebi approval for derivatives on BSE Focused Midcap index")
Sebi mulls measures to cut regulatory costs, study market impact
Regulator is considering a centre for regulatory studies and an expert panel to assess compliance burden and cost impact across the market ecosystem
 "Sebi mulls measures to cut regulatory costs, study market impact")
Sebi to review NSDL root-cause report on tech glitch: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Regulator will examine NSDL's root cause analysis of the recent technical glitch that disrupted inter-depository settlements, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said
 "Sebi to review NSDL root-cause report on tech glitch: Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
Bonfiglioli Transmissions files DRHP for IPO; promoter to reduce stake
Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO comprises an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 46.99 million shares by promoter Bonfiglioli SpA
 "Bonfiglioli Transmissions files DRHP for IPO; promoter to reduce stake")
Linde seeks shareholder approval for ₹417 cr RPTs with Praxair India
Linde India schedules March 5 EGM to seek shareholder approval for Rs 417.7 crore related-party transactions with Praxair India for FY2025-26
 "Linde seeks shareholder approval for ₹417 cr RPTs with Praxair India")
Sebi flags misuse of SME platform, plans simpler rules for market access
Dedicated SME portal in the works to ease compliance, improve disclosures
 "Sebi flags misuse of SME platform, plans simpler rules for market access")
Sebi likely to tighten monitoring norms for IPO and QIP proceeds
Sebi is considering tightening rules to monitor funds raised via IPOs, QIPs and rights issues, including lowering the threshold for appointing a monitoring agency to Rs 50 crore
 "Sebi likely to tighten monitoring norms for IPO and QIP proceeds")
Sebi stalls India's newest exchanges from entering options market
Late last year, the NCDEX and the MSE separately sought approval from the Sebi to launch and develop equity cash and derivative products, according to exchange disclosures
BSE PAT zooms 2.74x; Sebi seeks to cut minimum investment for social funds
The exchange's revenue from operations also soared by 62 per cent to ₹1,244 crore year-on-year
 "BSE PAT zooms 2.74x; Sebi seeks to cut minimum investment for social funds")
Sebi mulls cutting minimum investment in social impact funds to ₹1,000
The regulator said the measures are intended to "further strengthen the SSE framework, facilitate ease of fund raising and encourage greater participation by NPOs"
NSE 'hopeful' of some review on STT hike, cites limited impact on volumes
The exchange said industry representations have flagged concerns over the Budget-announced STT hike, though past increases have not had a significant negative impact on trading volumes
 "NSE 'hopeful' of some review on STT hike, cites limited impact on volumes")
Digital push, regulatory tailwinds spark rush for mutual fund licences
Industry is drawing a fresh wave of entrants even as scale, profitability remain key challenges
 "Digital push, regulatory tailwinds spark rush for mutual fund licences")
Sebi mulls easing SGF rules for commodity derivatives clearing houses
Sebi has proposed easing stress-testing and SGF norms for commodity derivatives, while tightening pledge rules and withdrawing expiry-day margin benefits for single stocks
Sebi proposes exit flexibility for alternative investment funds
Sebi proposes easing exit norms for AIFs, allowing limited retention of liquidation proceeds and introducing a lighter compliance regime for inoperative funds
 "Sebi proposes exit flexibility for alternative investment funds")
Mumbai court rejects plea seeking probe against Sebi, BSE and NSE officials
A Mumbai anti-corruption court dismissed a plea seeking a probe against Sebi, BSE and NSE officials, calling it frivolous, unsubstantiated and an abuse of process
 "Mumbai court rejects plea seeking probe against Sebi, BSE and NSE officials")
US trade deal to spur investments into India, says Sebi Chairman Pandey
No fresh measures planned to tighten derivatives trades
 "US trade deal to spur investments into India, says Sebi Chairman Pandey")
Sebi eases order-to-trade ratio framework for algorithmic trading
Regulator widens exemption limits and excludes market-making activity from OTR penalty calculations
Sebi proposes easing 'fit and proper' norms for market intermediaries
Move aims to remove automatic disqualifications triggered by criminal complaints
 "Sebi proposes easing 'fit and proper' norms for market intermediaries")