Page 3 - Latest Updates on SEBI
SC gives CBI a week to decide on criminal case against Indiabulls promoters
The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to decide within a week whether to register a criminal case over allegations involving former promoters of Indiabulls Housing Finance, now Sammaan Capital
 "SC gives CBI a week to decide on criminal case against Indiabulls promoters")
NSDL settles Sebi proceedings for ₹15.6 crore over alleged lapses
NSDL has paid Rs 15.57 crore to settle Sebi adjudication proceedings over alleged delays in promoter holding freezes, outsourcing issues, BSDA conversions and handling of client securities
 "NSDL settles Sebi proceedings for ₹15.6 crore over alleged lapses")
Sebi board likely to review MF fee structure, stock broker rules
Simplification in IPO documents, incentives for debt issuances also on agenda
 "Sebi board likely to review MF fee structure, stock broker rules")
Sebi approves IPOs for Yashoda Healthcare, Orient Cables, 5 others
These seven companies approached Sebi between May and September, obtained its observations during December 8-12
 "Sebi approves IPOs for Yashoda Healthcare, Orient Cables, 5 others")
Sebi panel to propose easing curbs on commodity derivatives next year
Derivatives trading in these commodities has been repeatedly banned since 2021 due to concerns over speculative activity spilling over into on-ground prices of these widely consumed commodities
 "Sebi panel to propose easing curbs on commodity derivatives next year")
NCDEX gets Sebi greenlight to launch MF platform; Corona Remedies up 34%
ICICI Prudential AMC's mega initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed around two times on second day of bidding
 "NCDEX gets Sebi greenlight to launch MF platform; Corona Remedies up 34%")
MTNL board clears ₹350.72 cr sale of Mumbai's BKC housing block to Nabard
MTNL's board has cleared the sale of its BKC housing block in Mumbai to Nabard for ₹350.72 crore, with the deal to be carried out through a government-to-government transfer
 "MTNL board clears ₹350.72 cr sale of Mumbai's BKC housing block to Nabard")
How options trading became India's new smoking habit in derivatives boom
As smoking lost its cinematic allure, options trading too must be deglamourised through taxation, regulation and cultural signalling to curb risky "get rich quick" behaviour
 "How options trading became India's new smoking habit in derivatives boom")
NCLAT dismisses Sebi's plea to recover penalty from Annies Apparel
The appellate tribunal upheld the order by NCLT and the liquidator of Annies Apparel, observing that the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code clearly freezes all claims as on the liquidation commencement date
 "NCLAT dismisses Sebi's plea to recover penalty from Annies Apparel")
Sebi faces privacy hurdles over asset disclosure proposal, says Chairman
SEBI officials are questioning the need for such disclosures, noting they are not mandated for any other authority in India, Pandey added
 "Sebi faces privacy hurdles over asset disclosure proposal, says Chairman")
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
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
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
