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SEBI
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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Sebi suspends senior officer; chairman signals zero tolerance on misconduct
Sebi has suspended a general manager over alleged misuse of position, with Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressing that the regulator will act firmly against any egregious behaviour by its staff
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Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities settle Sebi RPT case for ₹4.12 crore
Sebi has settled proceedings against Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities and a former compliance officer over multiple lapses in approvals and disclosures related to related-party transactions
 "Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities settle Sebi RPT case for ₹4.12 crore")
Sebi plans overhaul of PMS regulations, flags need for stronger governance
Regulator to revisit 2020 portfolio manager norms, tighten governance, curb mis-selling and explore exchange-based pre-ipo trading mechanism
IDFC First Bank flags ₹590 cr fraud in govt accounts: What we know so far
IDFC First Bank reported a suspected ₹590 crore fraud in Haryana government accounts, linked to staff at its Chandigarh branch; four employees suspended and KPMG to probe fraud
 "IDFC First Bank flags ₹590 cr fraud in govt accounts: What we know so far")
India must innovate, not copy others' tech, says Sebi ED Sunil Kadam
Kadam said India has to funnel more money into research and development so that such instances are avoided, and exuded confidence that India has the capabilities to be a leader in innovation
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Sebi clears 4 public offer proposals; Gaudium IVF IPO booked 88% on Day 1
Omnitech Engineering will open its ₹583 crore initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on February 25 and conclude on February 27
Sebi pursues fund diversion allegations against Zee Entertainment
The regulatory scrutiny was a key obstacle to Zee's merger with Sony, which was abandoned in January 2024 after two years of legal disputes
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Sebi cautions against scams, mis-selling amid rising retail participation
"General awareness about securities markets is merely the first step in the knowledge ladder. There is a gap between awareness and informed participation," Pandey said
 "Sebi cautions against scams, mis-selling amid rising retail participation")
SBI in talks with Japanese lenders for acquisition financing: C S Setty
It has nearly ₹1 trn capacity to lend towards this segment; bank to file prospectus with Sebi by March for SBI MF IPO
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Public purpose and for-profit entities: The next challenge in regulation
NSE IPO rekindles debate over exchange ownership, profit motive and Sebi's deep regulatory control
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Sebi fines Orient Trimex, eight others ₹1.35 crore for falsifying accounts
Sebi has penalised Orient Trimex and eight others ₹1.35 crore for booking fictitious sales and purchases through untraceable entities and publishing misleading financial results
Professional services firms may be allowed in PMIS: ICAI president
ICAI has set up a special team to fast-track high public-interest cases, including Gensol Engineering and IndusInd Bank, while pushing reforms in skilling and audits
 "Professional services firms may be allowed in PMIS: ICAI president")
Flexicap, hybrid fund surge expands the size of India's ₹1-trillion MF club
A sharp rise in flexicap and hybrid fund inflows has helped multiple schemes cross the Rs 1-trillion AUM mark since May 2025, with several more on the verge of joining the club
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Sebi forms working group to review ESG rating norms, enhance transparency
Sebi has constituted a working group comprising issuers, investors, rating providers and legal experts to review the ESG rating framework and recommend policy measures
ASK Asset & Wealth gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
ASK enters mutual funds with Sebi nod as IPO momentum builds, led by GIFT City's first listing, CleanMax's ₹3,100 crore issue, and Gaudium IVF's market debut
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NSE co-location case: SAT dismisses brokers' appeals against Sebi
The Securities Appellate Tribunal dismissed appeals by five brokers in the NSE co-location case, ruling that Sebi's show-cause notices are not appealable and that related administrative decisions lie
Mutual funds go big on private banks in January amid market volatility
Mutual funds deploy Rs 15,400 crore in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank during January volatility; private lenders account for 45% of net equity buys
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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
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
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
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