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Trade deals remove uncertainties, boost capital formation: Sebi chairman
Replying to a question on whether the trade deal with the US will push foreign investors to get more money into the country, Pandey said such moves can "spur" investment decisions
 "Trade deals remove uncertainties, boost capital formation: Sebi chairman")
Union Budget 2026-27: STT increase on F&O to curb speculative trade
The second increase in STT since 2024, effective April 1, seeks to curb excessive speculation in derivatives markets and boost tax collections hit by lower trading volumes this fiscal
 "Union Budget 2026-27: STT increase on F&O to curb speculative trade")
One-year special window for transfer of old shares; Sebi approves 7 IPOs
Sebi opens a one-year window to help investors transfer and dematerialise legacy physical shares, while also clearing seven companies to proceed with their IPO plans
 "One-year special window for transfer of old shares; Sebi approves 7 IPOs")
National Stock Exchange one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC
For the NSE to go public, it has to submit both the NOC and an approved DRHP, say experts
 "National Stock Exchange one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC")
Sebi approves IPOs of Eldeco Infra, Associated Power Structures, 6 others
Sebi clears IPO plans of eight companies including Eldeco Infrastructure, paving the way for fresh issues and OFS worth thousands of crores
 "Sebi approves IPOs of Eldeco Infra, Associated Power Structures, 6 others")
Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'
The SMC Bill has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, which is consulting industry participants and stakeholders, including Sebi and stock exchanges
 "Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'")
Eco Survey calls for shift from entity-based to activity-based regulation
Regulators must walk the tightrope to balance growth with stability
 "Eco Survey calls for shift from entity-based to activity-based regulation")
ESMA agreement likely to open European markets for GIFT City funds
After RBI, EU authority to ink agreements with Sebi, IFSCA
 "ESMA agreement likely to open European markets for GIFT City funds")
Kanohar Electricals files DRHP for IPO, eyes ₹300-crore via fresh issue
Kanohar Electricals plans to use ₹130 crore from the fresh issue proceeds to meet incremental working capital needs and ₹66.74 crore for capital expenditure
 "Kanohar Electricals files DRHP for IPO, eyes ₹300-crore via fresh issue")
Bolster dispute platform, skip ombudsman creation for effective resolution
Smart ODR works well for resolving individual disputes. What is required is the routine publication of anonymised orders so that the same disputes don't keep resurfacing
 "Bolster dispute platform, skip ombudsman creation for effective resolution")
Market confidence erodes when enforcement power meets commercial interests
SEs' proximity to trading enables real-time monitoring, enforcing listing standards, and maintaining orderly markets. Chapter V goes significantly further
 "Market confidence erodes when enforcement power meets commercial interests")
Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC of breaching insider trading rules
Sebi also accused executives at Carlyle Group and Advent International of sharing unpublished price sensitive information involving a 2022 share sale by Yes Bank
AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook
Data from Sebi showed that investments by AIFs climbed 27 per cent over the year to Rs 6.45 trillion as of December 2025, while total funds raised since inception stood at Rs 6.78 trillion
 "AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook")
Pride Hotels secures Sebi's approval to raise ₹1,000 crore via IPO
The offer comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 260 crore and an offer for sale of up to 3.92 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 5 each
 "Pride Hotels secures Sebi's approval to raise ₹1,000 crore via IPO")
SAT directs Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy to deposit ₹100 crore
Tribunal asks trading academy to disclose assets, restrains alienation of fixed assets
 "SAT directs Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy to deposit ₹100 crore")
Sebi complaint portals face scrutiny over redirections, opaque closures
Investors say cases bounced between SCORES and MI Portal, leaving grievances unsettled
Tackling portfolio overlap: Invest fresh money in underrepresented segments
When building a portfolio, diversify by market cap, style, and geography to minimise chances of overlap
 "Tackling portfolio overlap: Invest fresh money in underrepresented segments")
Two-thirds of domestic households aware of securities products: Sebi survey
Urban households reported 74 per cent awareness, compared with 56 per cent in rural areas
Fintech major PhonePe secures Sebi approval for IPO, to pursue OFS route
The listing will target a pure offer-for-sale (OFS) route, a source said
 "Fintech major PhonePe secures Sebi approval for IPO, to pursue OFS route")
Sebi mulls ₹20,000 cr threshold to identify 'significant' market indices
Sebi has proposed a Rs 20,000 crore AUM threshold to classify significant indices, bringing key benchmarks used by mutual funds under its new index providers regulations
 "Sebi mulls ₹20,000 cr threshold to identify 'significant' market indices")