Page 10 - Latest Updates on SEBI
CCIL revamps trade reporting system to boost offshore rupee transparency
The overhaul started earlier this year and comes as regulators have stepped up monitoring of the currency and asked lenders to report their offshore rupee transactions
 "CCIL revamps trade reporting system to boost offshore rupee transparency")
Why India still lacks big audit firms despite rapid economic growth
Low audit fees, firm bias, technology gaps and regulatory hurdles continue to limit the scale and competitiveness of India's domestic audit firms
 "Why India still lacks big audit firms despite rapid economic growth")
Govt issues norms for ₹10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche
The scheme will be implemented through commitments to Sebi-registered Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will invest in DPIIT-recognised startups
 "Govt issues norms for ₹10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche")
Sebi must lead KYC simplification across system: Finance Min Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges Sebi to simplify KYC, adopt anticipatory regulation, strengthen cybersecurity safeguards, and deepen bond markets to support long-term growth
 "Sebi must lead KYC simplification across system: Finance Min Sitharaman")
Sebi proposes framework for calculating networth requirements for brokers
Sebi proposes a new framework for broker net worth, linking requirements to client funds handled and active client base to strengthen risk buffers
 "Sebi proposes framework for calculating networth requirements for brokers")
Sebi sets December 2026 deadline for net settlement of FPI trades
In the circular, Sebi has illustrated that the pay-in obligation can fall by half compared to the current gross settlement mechanism
 "Sebi sets December 2026 deadline for net settlement of FPI trades")
PropShare Celestia SM Reit slips; PlaySimple files draft papers for IPO
PropShare Celestia lists below issue price, PlaySimple files ₹3,150 crore IPO papers, and SEBI clears four companies for upcoming public issues
 "PropShare Celestia SM Reit slips; PlaySimple files draft papers for IPO")
Sebi proposes easing rules on handling unpaid client securities framework
Sebi proposes changes to simplify rules on handling unpaid client securities, aiming to reduce operational complexity while maintaining safeguards for investors
 "Sebi proposes easing rules on handling unpaid client securities framework")
Sebi proposes to tighten variable net worth regulations for brokers
Variable net worth to include 10% of the average credit balance of clients over the previous six months
Sebi panel recommends NSE pay $193 million to settle pending cases
The recommendation brings the world's largest derivatives exchange closer to resolving its long-running dispute with the Securities and Exchange Board of India
Bandhan MF adds gold, silver ETFs to equity, hybrid fund asset mix
Bandhan Mutual Fund adds gold and silver ETF exposure to select schemes, aiming to enhance returns and reduce portfolio volatility
 "Bandhan MF adds gold, silver ETFs to equity, hybrid fund asset mix")
You can invest in social causes with just ₹1,000: Sebi's new rule decoded
Earlier, individual investors were required to commit at least ₹2 lakh to participate in social impact funds under Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) regulations.
 "You can invest in social causes with just ₹1,000: Sebi's new rule decoded")
Unserved Sebi notices at 19-year low amid better tracking, outreach
Electronic messaging services permitted for notices, summons after a 2021 amendment
Sebi mulls MTF rule revamp, dynamic price bands to boost market activity
Market regulator weighs expanding collateral norms, easing operations, and introducing dynamic price bands to enhance liquidity and strengthen market infrastructure
Sebi clears MCX plan to set up coal exchange with ₹100 crore investment
MCX to launch coal exchange subsidiary with full ownership initially, aiming to build a transparent and technology-driven market platform for coal trading in India
 "Sebi clears MCX plan to set up coal exchange with ₹100 crore investment")
MCX gets Sebi nod for coal exchange arm to expand energy trading ecosystem
The new entity will provide a transparent, standardised digital platform for the physical delivery of coal at market-driven prices
 "MCX gets Sebi nod for coal exchange arm to expand energy trading ecosystem")
NSE eyes differentiated commodity play, plans 12 unique contracts
Exchange aims to expand its commodity segment with differentiated offerings, focusing on product innovation, retail participation, and value-chain engagement
 "NSE eyes differentiated commodity play, plans 12 unique contracts")
Avaada Electro gets Sebi approval to raise ₹9,000-10,000 crore via IPO
Besides Avaada Electro, textile firm Sonaselection India and Chennai-based Grand Housing have also received Sebi's approval to float their maiden public issues
 "Avaada Electro gets Sebi approval to raise ₹9,000-10,000 crore via IPO")
Angel One bears ₹19 crore loss over MCX trading disruption compensation
Brokerage compensates clients for losses from MCX outage, citing goodwill gesture to protect relationships despite the issue originating at the exchange
 "Angel One bears ₹19 crore loss over MCX trading disruption compensation")
Sebi amends 'fit and proper' rule governing market intermediaries
The regulator has also introduced an explicit provision ensuring that a person is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before being declared 'not fit and proper'