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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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BFSI Insight Summit: Sebi explores domestic AI model for securities market
Will review compliance burden on FPIs, changes in SME framework: Pandey
 "BFSI Insight Summit: Sebi explores domestic AI model for securities market")
Purpose still holds, CAS will continue: Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlined plans to ease FPI rules, reform SME listings and consider stock exchange self-listing with safeguards.
 "Purpose still holds, CAS will continue: Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
Sebi will review compliance burden on foreign investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will review compliance rules for foreign investors and seek views on aligning them with global standards
 "Sebi will review compliance burden on foreign investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
You can't regulate your own thing: Sebi chief on exchange self-listing
Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said exchange self-listing raises regulatory concerns over who regulates an exchange's own shares
 "You can't regulate your own thing: Sebi chief on exchange self-listing")
Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi WTM Murty
At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail derivatives trading may need more guardrails amid expiry-day hyperactivity, stressing investor protection and market integrity.
 "Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi WTM Murty")
Sebi extends compliance deadline for debenture trustees till April 2027
Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday extended the deadline by six months, till April 27, 2027, for debenture trustees to comply with requirements governing activities that fall outside its regulatory purview.
 "Sebi extends compliance deadline for debenture trustees till April 2027")
No standardised CAS template worldwide: Sebi Whole-time Member K V R Murty
At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail F&O traders may need additional guardrails, while stressing investor awareness, market integrity and technology-led oversight
 "No standardised CAS template worldwide: Sebi Whole-time Member K V R Murty")
Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi's KVR Murty
Business Standard BFSI Summit: Sebi's KVR Murty says the regulator is considering whether more guardrails are needed for derivatives trading, particularly amid heightened activity on expiry days
 "Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi's KVR Murty")
BFSI Summit 2026: Mapping India's financial future, next phase of growth
The three-day Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit begins in Mumbai on October 26, bringing together regulators and industry leaders to discuss banking, markets, AI and economic growth.
 "BFSI Summit 2026: Mapping India's financial future, next phase of growth")
Market reforms: The unfinished agenda
Consistent publication of dispute rulings, standardised document requirements for claims and a name-based search facility could help families trace unclaimed mutual fund investments
 "Market reforms: The unfinished agenda")
Sebi reviews short selling, SLB rules; plans AI sandbox, bond market-making
The regulator is also finalising responsible AI guidelines, developing graded broker compliance norms and working on measures to improve capital efficiency and supervision
 "Sebi reviews short selling, SLB rules; plans AI sandbox, bond market-making")
Sebi mulls automatic approval for investments, activities by exchanges
Sebi has proposed an automatic approval route for certain activities and investments by market infrastructure institutions, subject to financial limits and governance safeguards.
Sebi orders Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy and its founder to refund ₹546 cr
The regulator has also barred the academy and Sathe from accessing the securities market for two years or until compliance with the refund direction, whichever is later
Sebi eases call-recording mandate for research analysts dealing with funds
Sebi eases call-recording norms for research analysts to reduce compliance burden
Whistleblower tipoffs on insider trading up sharply as Sebi gets 25 in FY26
Whistleblower reports rise as market expands, but experts call for greater transparency, stronger safeguards and wider coverage of violations
 "Whistleblower tipoffs on insider trading up sharply as Sebi gets 25 in FY26")
Sebi warns investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock tip groups
The market regulator warned that unregistered entities use invitation-only WhatsApp groups, fabricated profit testimonials and overseas numbers to lure unsuspecting investors
 "Sebi warns investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock tip groups")
Sebi allows margin relief on subsequent trades against early pay-in
Sebi has allowed margin relief on subsequent cash-market trades against accepted early pay-in of securities, easing margin requirements for clients with net sell obligations.
Nippon Life India AMC gets Sebi nod to settle Yes Bank AT-1 bond case
Nippon Life India AMC received in-principle regulatory approval to settle the Yes Bank AT-1 bond case after paying ₹96.76 crore, while its September-quarter net profit fell nearly 6%.
 "Nippon Life India AMC gets Sebi nod to settle Yes Bank AT-1 bond case")
NCDEX launches NDEX, FINNDEX in push to become multi-segment exchange
NDEX tracks 20 large and liquid stocks while FINNDEX covers 15 financial companies, as the exchange expands beyond agricultural commodities into equities
 "NCDEX launches NDEX, FINNDEX in push to become multi-segment exchange")
Jane Street appeal: SAT reserves order on plea for additional Sebi records
Jane Street sought order logs and counterparty details from Sebi to prepare its defence against the July 2025 interim order alleging manipulation of the Bank Nifty index.
 "Jane Street appeal: SAT reserves order on plea for additional Sebi records")