Page 3 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Sensex@40: The Index is like cricket, demands a long, patient innings
With a batting line-up of infra spending, digital strength and manufacturing, the index is geared for a high-scoring second innings of long-term growth
 "Sensex@40: The Index is like cricket, demands a long, patient innings")
India has a solid foundation for long-term market growth: BSEL MD & CEO
As the Sensex turns 40, BSE MD Sundararaman Ramamurthy explains how the index mirrors India's journey from a closed economy to a global market powerhouse
 "India has a solid foundation for long-term market growth: BSEL MD & CEO")
Sebi bars 26 individuals, imposes ₹1.85 cr penalty in SME stock case
In a 142-page order, the market regulator has also directed disgorgement of over Rs 98.78 lakh identified as illegal gains and imposed a penalty of Rs 1.85 crore on the individuals
 "Sebi bars 26 individuals, imposes ₹1.85 cr penalty in SME stock case")
Ashika Group gets Sebi's in-principle nod to launch mutual fund biz
Ashika Group on Wednesday announced that it has received in-principle approval from the markets regulator, Sebi, to launch mutual funds.
 "Ashika Group gets Sebi's in-principle nod to launch mutual fund biz")
Fundraising stays robust in 2025 as IPOs hit records, QIPs shrink sharply
IPO and SME IPO fundraising hit record highs in 2025 despite market volatility, while rights issues surged and QIPs fell sharply amid FPI selling and elevated valuations
 "Fundraising stays robust in 2025 as IPOs hit records, QIPs shrink sharply")
Oyo parent Prism files for ₹6,650 crore IPO via confidential route
Oyo's parent Prism has filed confidential draft IPO papers with Sebi to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore, reviving listing plans shelved earlier amid global market volatility
 "Oyo parent Prism files for ₹6,650 crore IPO via confidential route")
Vishal Nirmiti files DRHP for IPO, aims to raise ₹125-cr via fresh issue
Vishal Nirmiti comprises a fresh issue of equity shares of face value ₹10 each aggregating up to ₹125 crore and an OFS of up to 1.5 million equity shares
 "Vishal Nirmiti files DRHP for IPO, aims to raise ₹125-cr via fresh issue")
Deepa Jewellers files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise ₹250 crore
Deepa Jewellers has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
 "Deepa Jewellers files IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise ₹250 crore")
Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks files DRHP for ₹2,600-cr IPO
Horizon Industrial Parks raised $200 million in the pre-IPO funding round from 360 ONE, SBI Life Insurance, State Bank of India, Radhakishan Damani, EAAA, DSP Investments, among others
 "Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks files DRHP for ₹2,600-cr IPO")
Why capping Sebi's surplus risks weakening India's market regulator
Capping Sebi's surplus under the Securities Markets Code risks eroding the regulator's financial autonomy and independence, with implications for market governance and investor confidence in India
 "Why capping Sebi's surplus risks weakening India's market regulator")
Neolite ZKW Lightings files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 600-cr IPO
The company may also consider a pre-IPO placement of shares aggregating up to Rs 75 crore
WOG Technologies files DRHP for IPO, aims to raise ₹375-cr via fresh issue
WOG Technologies IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹375 crore and an offer for sale of up to 4.32 million equity shares
Rights issues hit 28-year high as QIPs shrink amid market correction
Rights issues hit a 28-year high in 2025 as Sebi's rule changes sped up fundraising, even as QIPs slumped amid a sharp broader market correction and tighter valuation dynamics
 "Rights issues hit 28-year high as QIPs shrink amid market correction")
Why a lower expense ratio alone may not be reason enough to switch funds
Focus on risk-adjusted performance, and switch only if it is below par for a sustained period
 "Why a lower expense ratio alone may not be reason enough to switch funds")
Zepto files confidential IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise ₹11,000 crore
The company is targeting a stock market listing sometime next year, a move that could make it one of the youngest startups to debut on Indian exchanges
 "Zepto files confidential IPO papers with Sebi, aims to raise ₹11,000 crore")
Securities Markets Code is a welcome step for simpler market regulation
While the Code retains most of the existing provisions, there are additions and changes that warrant mention here - the composition of Sebi and its powers, for instance
Zepto to approach Sebi with confidential DRHP, plans 2026 listing
If the listing goes through, Zepto will join its rivals Zomato and Swiggy, both of which are already listed on the exchanges
The Securities Markets Code: Regulatory governance, finally codified
The Securities Markets Code embeds legitimacy, proportionality, and accountability into market regulation. The first of a three-part series
 "The Securities Markets Code: Regulatory governance, finally codified")
Regulatory architecture 2.0: Securities Markets Code marks a decisive shift
Part two of a three-part series on the Securities Markets Code focuses on regulatory reform as it moves from discretion to institutional design
 "Regulatory architecture 2.0: Securities Markets Code marks a decisive shift")
2025: The IPO juggernaut rolled on, defying volatility and market pullbacks
Investment bankers now see annual mobilisation of ₹1.5-2 trillion as the new normal
 "2025: The IPO juggernaut rolled on, defying volatility and market pullbacks")