Page 19 - Latest Updates on SEBI
National Stock Exchange one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC
For the NSE to go public, it has to submit both the NOC and an approved DRHP, say experts
 "National Stock Exchange one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC")
Sebi approves IPOs of Eldeco Infra, Associated Power Structures, 6 others
Sebi clears IPO plans of eight companies including Eldeco Infrastructure, paving the way for fresh issues and OFS worth thousands of crores
 "Sebi approves IPOs of Eldeco Infra, Associated Power Structures, 6 others")
Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'
The SMC Bill has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, which is consulting industry participants and stakeholders, including Sebi and stock exchanges
 "Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'")
Eco Survey calls for shift from entity-based to activity-based regulation
Regulators must walk the tightrope to balance growth with stability
 "Eco Survey calls for shift from entity-based to activity-based regulation")
ESMA agreement likely to open European markets for GIFT City funds
After RBI, EU authority to ink agreements with Sebi, IFSCA
 "ESMA agreement likely to open European markets for GIFT City funds")
Kanohar Electricals files DRHP for IPO, eyes ₹300-crore via fresh issue
Kanohar Electricals plans to use ₹130 crore from the fresh issue proceeds to meet incremental working capital needs and ₹66.74 crore for capital expenditure
 "Kanohar Electricals files DRHP for IPO, eyes ₹300-crore via fresh issue")
Bolster dispute platform, skip ombudsman creation for effective resolution
Smart ODR works well for resolving individual disputes. What is required is the routine publication of anonymised orders so that the same disputes don't keep resurfacing
 "Bolster dispute platform, skip ombudsman creation for effective resolution")
Market confidence erodes when enforcement power meets commercial interests
SEs' proximity to trading enables real-time monitoring, enforcing listing standards, and maintaining orderly markets. Chapter V goes significantly further
 "Market confidence erodes when enforcement power meets commercial interests")
Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC of breaching insider trading rules
Sebi also accused executives at Carlyle Group and Advent International of sharing unpublished price sensitive information involving a 2022 share sale by Yes Bank
AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook
Data from Sebi showed that investments by AIFs climbed 27 per cent over the year to Rs 6.45 trillion as of December 2025, while total funds raised since inception stood at Rs 6.78 trillion
 "AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook")
Pride Hotels secures Sebi's approval to raise ₹1,000 crore via IPO
The offer comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 260 crore and an offer for sale of up to 3.92 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 5 each
 "Pride Hotels secures Sebi's approval to raise ₹1,000 crore via IPO")
SAT directs Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy to deposit ₹100 crore
Tribunal asks trading academy to disclose assets, restrains alienation of fixed assets
 "SAT directs Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy to deposit ₹100 crore")
Sebi complaint portals face scrutiny over redirections, opaque closures
Investors say cases bounced between SCORES and MI Portal, leaving grievances unsettled
Tackling portfolio overlap: Invest fresh money in underrepresented segments
When building a portfolio, diversify by market cap, style, and geography to minimise chances of overlap
 "Tackling portfolio overlap: Invest fresh money in underrepresented segments")
Two-thirds of domestic households aware of securities products: Sebi survey
Urban households reported 74 per cent awareness, compared with 56 per cent in rural areas
Fintech major PhonePe secures Sebi approval for IPO, to pursue OFS route
The listing will target a pure offer-for-sale (OFS) route, a source said
 "Fintech major PhonePe secures Sebi approval for IPO, to pursue OFS route")
Sebi mulls ₹20,000 cr threshold to identify 'significant' market indices
Sebi has proposed a Rs 20,000 crore AUM threshold to classify significant indices, bringing key benchmarks used by mutual funds under its new index providers regulations
 "Sebi mulls ₹20,000 cr threshold to identify 'significant' market indices")
Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets
As India's capital markets deepen, Sebi, industry and academia must work together to strike the right regulatory balance
 "Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets")
Agricultural solutions firm Advanta Enterprises files IPO papers with Sebi
As the issue is fully an OFS, Advanta Enterprises will not receive any proceeds from the IPO, and the entire amount will go to the selling shareholders
 "Agricultural solutions firm Advanta Enterprises files IPO papers with Sebi")
Sun Pharma terms $10 billion Organon acquisition reports 'speculative'
Sun Pharmaceutical said reports of a $10 billion acquisition of US-based Organon are speculative, adding there is no material information requiring disclosure to exchanges
 "Sun Pharma terms $10 billion Organon acquisition reports 'speculative'")