Page 2 - Latest Updates on SEBI
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
 "Unserved Sebi notices at 19-year low amid better tracking, outreach")
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 mulls MTF rule revamp, dynamic price bands to boost market activity")
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'
India stable destination for long-term capital: Sebi chief Pandey
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says India's capital markets are resilient and globally competitive, supported by reforms such as T+1 settlement and improved investor access
 "India stable destination for long-term capital: Sebi chief Pandey")
Market regulator Sebi signs MoU with FIU-India for data sharing
Securities and Exchange Board of India signs MoU with Financial Intelligence Unit - India to curb market fraud; PropShare REIT IPO sees full subscription
Sebi extends NPO registration validity to 3 years on Social Stock Exchange
Sebi has extended the validity period to three years from the existing two years, during which NPOs can remain registered on the SSE without raising funds
 "Sebi extends NPO registration validity to 3 years on Social Stock Exchange")
KV Ramana Murty takes charge; Sebi gets its fourth whole-time member
Murty had earlier served as a part-time member on Sebi's board as a government nominee
Sebi allows issuers to tweak IPO size without refiling their DRHP
Securities and Exchange Board of India eases IPO norms, allowing firms to cut fresh issue size by up to 50% without refiling DRHP amid volatile markets
 "Sebi allows issuers to tweak IPO size without refiling their DRHP")
Sebi, DoT enter pact for information sharing, curbing cybercrime
DoT and SEBI will share data and intelligence to detect and curb misuse of telecom resources in securities fraud and investment scams, strengthening investor protection
 "Sebi, DoT enter pact for information sharing, curbing cybercrime")
Sebi makes it easier for firms to cut IPO size as Iran war hits sentiment
Current rules stipulate that initial public offering documents need to be refiled if the planned fund-raising amount increases or decreases by 20 per cent or more
 "Sebi makes it easier for firms to cut IPO size as Iran war hits sentiment")
Sebi's consultative approach cuts IPO rejections sharply in FY26
IPO rejections fell to just two in FY26 as Sebi adopted a consultative approach, allowing more time for issuers to address queries amid record primary market activity
Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more
NSE expands into commodities, FPI settlement norms evolve amid tax concerns, and mutual funds adopt distinct branding for specialised investment funds
 "Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more")
Time for change: If nominees can sell shares, why not real estate?
If financial regulators can make transmission of securities and bank deposits swift and certain, there is no reason why state governments cannot do the same for real estate
 "Time for change: If nominees can sell shares, why not real estate?")