Page 2 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Sebi orders Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy and its founder to refund ₹546 cr
The regulator has also barred the academy and Sathe from accessing the securities market for two years or until compliance with the refund direction, whichever is later
 "Sebi orders Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy and its founder to refund ₹546 cr")
Sebi eases call-recording mandate for research analysts dealing with funds
Sebi eases call-recording norms for research analysts to reduce compliance burden
Whistleblower tipoffs on insider trading up sharply as Sebi gets 25 in FY26
Whistleblower reports rise as market expands, but experts call for greater transparency, stronger safeguards and wider coverage of violations
 "Whistleblower tipoffs on insider trading up sharply as Sebi gets 25 in FY26")
Sebi warns investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock tip groups
The market regulator warned that unregistered entities use invitation-only WhatsApp groups, fabricated profit testimonials and overseas numbers to lure unsuspecting investors
 "Sebi warns investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock tip groups")
Sebi allows margin relief on subsequent trades against early pay-in
Sebi has allowed margin relief on subsequent cash-market trades against accepted early pay-in of securities, easing margin requirements for clients with net sell obligations.
Nippon Life India AMC gets Sebi nod to settle Yes Bank AT-1 bond case
Nippon Life India AMC received in-principle regulatory approval to settle the Yes Bank AT-1 bond case after paying ₹96.76 crore, while its September-quarter net profit fell nearly 6%.
 "Nippon Life India AMC gets Sebi nod to settle Yes Bank AT-1 bond case")
NCDEX launches NDEX, FINNDEX in push to become multi-segment exchange
NDEX tracks 20 large and liquid stocks while FINNDEX covers 15 financial companies, as the exchange expands beyond agricultural commodities into equities
 "NCDEX launches NDEX, FINNDEX in push to become multi-segment exchange")
Jane Street appeal: SAT reserves order on plea for additional Sebi records
Jane Street sought order logs and counterparty details from Sebi to prepare its defence against the July 2025 interim order alleging manipulation of the Bank Nifty index.
 "Jane Street appeal: SAT reserves order on plea for additional Sebi records")
Best of Opinion: IDBI sale revives hopes for stalled disinvestment drive
Today's editorials and columns examine Sebi's revised closing auction framework, leadership vacancies in higher education, PSU disinvestment, insolvency delays and a book exploring Delhi's history.
 "Best of Opinion: IDBI sale revives hopes for stalled disinvestment drive")
Improved closing auction
Sebi should aim to increase participation
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1 Finance gets Sebi in-principle nod to launch passive-only MF business
The wealth-tech firm plans to launch its MF Lite fund house in Q4FY27 after meeting regulatory requirements, potentially becoming the first AMC under Sebi's new framework
 "1 Finance gets Sebi in-principle nod to launch passive-only MF business")
Sebi's CAS rollback may offer new lifeline to Indian derivatives market
The reversal could provide a much-needed boost to a market grappling with regulatory curbs aimed at reining in speculative trading
 "Sebi's CAS rollback may offer new lifeline to Indian derivatives market")
Sebi's CAS changes may revive participation on expiry days: Analysts
Revised settlement prices and a shorter closing auction session could reduce uncertainty and encourage derivatives participation from December 7
 "Sebi's CAS changes may revive participation on expiry days: Analysts")
Mutual funds halt new gold FoF investments, ETF channel kept open
Restrictions come amid soaring gold investments and at a cost for AMCs
 "Mutual funds halt new gold FoF investments, ETF channel kept open")
Sebi's IPO nod to Cult.fit, Eswari Global Metal, Sohan Lal Commodity
Zetwerk's IPO was subscribed 31% on Day 2, while the company raised ₹2,251 crore from anchor investors, including BlackRock and Goldman Sachs.
Mutual funds halt fresh investments in gold FoFs amid rupee pressure
Fund houses have stopped fresh lump-sum investments and new SIP, STP and switch registrations in gold FoFs from Friday, while existing transactions and investments in gold ETFs remain open
 "Mutual funds halt fresh investments in gold FoFs amid rupee pressure")
Derivatives volumes may recover after settlement rule changes: Analysts
Sebi will restore the volume-weighted average price method for expiry-day derivatives settlement from December 7, following trader concerns over sharp price swings
 "Derivatives volumes may recover after settlement rule changes: Analysts")
CAS review: Sebi announces last 30-minute VWAP method for settlement
Sebi has revised the closing auction session framework, adopting the last 30-minute VWAP for derivatives settlement and changing trading hours from December 7, 2026.
Sebi writes to Irdai to include insurance data in consolidated statement
Sebi seeks to include insurance and bank deposit details in consolidated account statements to give investors a comprehensive view of their financial assets
 "Sebi writes to Irdai to include insurance data in consolidated statement")
Flexibility for AIFs is not relaxation but more responsibility: Sebi WTM
Sebi whole-time member Sandip Pradhan said regulation of private markets will increasingly need to be proportionate, data-driven and risk-based as the sector expands