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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 fines SME firm Kalahridhaan Trendz, promoters over disclosure lapses
Kalahridhaan Trendz Ltd (KTL) is in the business of manufacturing and trading of various types of fabrics and was listed on the NSE's SME platform Emerge
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Sebi clears NSE settlement in colo, dark-fibre cases ahead of IPO
Market regulator seeks an additional Rs 714.74 crore after an earlier deposit as the exchange clears a key hurdle ahead of its proposed IPO
 "Sebi clears NSE settlement in colo, dark-fibre cases ahead of IPO")
How safe is it to accept finfluencers' investment recommendations?
If you wish to stay safe, stick to the minority that has a Sebi-registered investment adviser or research analyst licence
 "How safe is it to accept finfluencers' investment recommendations?")
Veritas Finance files DRHP with Sebi for IPO; plans ₹900 crore issue
Chennai-based NBFC plans a Rs 900 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale of up to 1.28 crore shares to support future lending growth
 "Veritas Finance files DRHP with Sebi for IPO; plans ₹900 crore issue")
Manipal Health subscribed 15%; Ardee Industries IPO to open on Aug 5
Manipal Health's Rs 9,275-crore IPO was subscribed 15% on Day 1, while Ardee Industries announced its IPO launch from August 5 and Beauty Garage filed draft papers with Sebi
10 research analysts lose Sebi registration over non-payment of renewal fee
Sebi cancelled the registrations of 10 research analysts for failing to pay renewal fees and revoked an AIF's registration over non-filing of quarterly reports
Stock exchanges tighten OFS oversight, flag gaps in order placement
Stock exchanges have asked brokers to tighten controls over OFS transactions after identifying shortcomings in order placement, particularly for large-value institutional bids
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33% finfluencers recommend stocks but only 6% are Sebi registered: Report
The report notes that a significant proportion of the 48 prominent Indian finfluencers analysed continue to fall short of disclosure and transparency standards
 "33% finfluencers recommend stocks but only 6% are Sebi registered: Report")
Knowledge Realty Trust posts 15% growth in Q1 FY27 NOI on strong leasing
The Blackstone- and Sattva-backed Reit reported higher leasing, improved occupancy and rental growth, while remaining optimistic about acquisitions and office demand
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Trust key for market operations, says Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
He emphasised on trust in terms of fairness, reliability on disclosures, and the confidence that everyone in the markets plays by the same rules
 "Trust key for market operations, says Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
Derivative flexibility likely to open new product avenues for PMS
Proposals could help PMS better compete with AIFs and SIFs, say experts
 "Derivative flexibility likely to open new product avenues for PMS")
Parliamentary panel moots Securities Markets Code Bill preamble reset
A parliamentary panel has backed key changes to the Securities Markets Code Bill, strengthening investor protection while curbing excessive delegation of criminal powers
 "Parliamentary panel moots Securities Markets Code Bill preamble reset")
Street signs: IPO season peaks, 23,650-23,600 key support level for Nifty
July's IPO boom continues with Manipal Health, while investors track Nifty support levels, rising crude prices and Suzlon Energy's appeal against Sebi before SAT
 "Street signs: IPO season peaks, 23,650-23,600 key support level for Nifty")
Sebi bars Viresh Joshi from mkts for 7 years in Axis MF front-running case
Sebi bars former Axis Mutual Fund chief dealer Viresh Joshi for seven years and imposes a Rs 3 crore penalty in the final order on the front-running case
Parl panel bats for cryptocurrency statutory and regulatory framework
A parliamentary panel has urged the government to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, citing investor protection and risks from the current legal vacuum
 "Parl panel bats for cryptocurrency statutory and regulatory framework")
Sebi eases security transmission rules, fast-track for low-value claims
Under the new norms, the markets watchdog said QTP will apply to claims involving securities worth up to Rs 10,000 held in physical mode and Rs 30,000 for demat holdings
Sebi moots MF-only PMS framework, lowers minimum investment to ₹25 lakh
Investment in overseas securities and expanding the use of exchange-traded derivatives also part of proposal
Sebi proposes reforms to online dispute resolution framework for markets
The regulator has proposed shifting dispute handling to market infrastructure institutions, reducing timelines and strengthening investor protection measures
 "Sebi proposes reforms to online dispute resolution framework for markets")
Carnelian Asset Management gets MF licence; Nippon Life Q1 profit jumps 27%
Carnelian received Sebi's mutual fund licence, while Nippon Life India Asset Management reported a 27% rise in Q1 profit on strong AUM growth and higher revenue
 "Carnelian Asset Management gets MF licence; Nippon Life Q1 profit jumps 27%")
MF licence queue grows as three new players apply in June quarter
Nine entities are awaiting Sebi approval to launch mutual funds as strong retail participation, rising assets and low penetration continue to attract new entrants
 "MF licence queue grows as three new players apply in June quarter")