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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 mulls easing SGF rules for commodity derivatives clearing houses")
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")
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
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
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