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NSE gets Sebi approval to launch Social Stock Exchange as separate segment
Eligible NPOs can begin by registering on the SSE segment. Post-onboarding, NPOs can initiate the fund mobilisation process by issuing instruments
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With IPOs losing steam, Sebi steps in with hard underwriting move
Watchdog looks to clear air for allowing investment bankers to buy unsubscribed portion of a share sale
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Companies disclosing ESG data report nearly 15% increase in scores
According to a report by CareEdge Research, ESG reporting by Indian corporates has improved by 160 per cent
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Only 34% firms meet Sebi's requirement to raise 25% fund via debt: Analysis
The regulator allowed them to meet the norm in a contiguous block of two years. And the companies were to meet the criteria beginning FY20
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Disclosure gains
Sebi's proposals on listing norms would aid transparency
Sebi bans Capital Worth, its partners from securities market for 3 years
Capital Worth is a partnership firm and its partners are Ankit Shrivastav, Mohammed Aamir Shaikh, Shahid Rangrej and Sameer Memon
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Sebi plans to make registration mandatory for ESG rating providers
Sebi proposes framework for ESG scoring parameters and rating providers in fresh consultation paper
The Adani affair
Doubts about India's corporate governance norms and integrity of its financial markets?
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Sebi proposes to tighten regulations on issuance of bonus shares
The market watchdog noted that the proposed change will help mitigate the mismatch between the listed capital and issued capital of the issuer
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Sebi beefs up cybersecurity measures for regulated intermediaries
Sebi has also advised the entities to encrypt sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) data, specifically in transit, to protect its access from any attacker
Market regulator Sebi proposes to introduce 5 new categories in ESG funds
Capital markets regulator Sebi has proposed allowing mutual funds to introduce five new categories under ESG (environmental, social and governance) scheme.
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Sebi proposes change in governance norms to give more power to shareholders
Such rights are against the fundamental principles of corporate governance and shareholder democracy, according to the regulator
Top headlines: Mega push for Jal Jeevan mission, India inks pact with UAE
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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Practice of permanent board seats at listed companies likely to end
Sebi also proposes stricter norms for special rights
Jobs in small towns, gender diversity to earn India Inc better ESG ratings
Market regulator Sebi proposes new rating parameters better suited to domestic context
Sebi imposes Rs 62 lakh fine on 6 entities for fraudulent trading
The order came after Sebi carried out an investigation in the scrip of NECC for the period from December 2016 to April 2017
Baring Private Equity India pays Rs 16.57 lakh to settle case with Sebi
Baring Private Equity India Investment Manager LLP has settled with markets regulator Sebi a case pertaining to alleged flouting of AIF rules.
Sebi issues consultation paper on disclosure requirements for listed firms
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday came out with a consultation paper on streamlining disclosure requirements by listed entities
Sebi levies Rs 11 lakh penalty on 7 entities for violating market norms
It also found that ARR was the related party of SSOL and the three directors of ARR were holding directorship at SSOL as on the date of loan transaction
Motilal Oswal AMC introduces new features in SWP; calls it 'FAB' plan
At the heart of this offering is the company's vision to give investors more control when planning their long-term financial goals and lifestyle choices
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