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When regulators write criminal laws: The Securities Markets Code dilemma
Market abuse under the Code constitutes a scheduled offence under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002
 "When regulators write criminal laws: The Securities Markets Code dilemma")
Zerodha plans foray into investment banking, seeks Sebi registration
Zerodha has applied for a Category 1 merchant banking licence from Sebi, marking its entry into IPOs and corporate finance as it diversifies beyond broking
 "Zerodha plans foray into investment banking, seeks Sebi registration")
Sebi invites candidates with 20 yrs' experience for executive director post
The markets regulator is seeking candidates with at least 20 years of experience in securities markets, law, finance, economics, investigations or related fields
 "Sebi invites candidates with 20 yrs' experience for executive director post")
Sebi rejects Anil Ambani's settlement request over Reliance Infrastructure
Ambani, the younger brother of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has faced growing scrutiny from regulators and enforcement agencies over the past 18 months
 "Sebi rejects Anil Ambani's settlement request over Reliance Infrastructure")
AIF commitments near ₹17 trn, fund raises top ₹7 trn for the first time
AIF commitments rose to a record ₹16.94 trillion in FY26, while fund raises crossed ₹7 trillion for the first time despite recent geopolitical uncertainty
 "AIF commitments near ₹17 trn, fund raises top ₹7 trn for the first time")
Consumer durables retailer Sathya Agencies gets Sebi nod for ₹600-cr IPO
The South India-based consumer durables retailer plans to raise ₹600 crore through a fresh issue and an offer for sale to fund an acquisition, repay debt and meet corporate needs
 "Consumer durables retailer Sathya Agencies gets Sebi nod for ₹600-cr IPO")
Rajesh Exports failed to produce foreign transaction records: ED
ED flags alleged irregularities at Rajesh Exports, citing missing foreign transaction records, stock discrepancies and suspected offshore fund diversion
 "Rajesh Exports failed to produce foreign transaction records: ED")
Sebi eases certification needs for non-core staff of investment advisors
Sebi eases certification norms for non-advisory investment staff, while NSE clarifies brokers' investments won't be treated as business income in most cases
 "Sebi eases certification needs for non-core staff of investment advisors")
What Sebi's new framework for securities transfer means for heirs
Succession-related issues can add to the difficulty. Legal heirs often need multiple documents. Coordinating several heirs can be difficult
Sebi introduces lighter certification framework for non-core staff
Sebi has eased certification norms by introducing a lighter NISM module for sales and non-core staff in investment advisory firms
Sebi weighs allowing celebrity endorsements for regulated entities
Regulator proposes a Common Advertisement Code across intermediaries and may permit celebrity endorsements at the entity level with prior approval
Sebi proposes to allow direct market access route to all investors
Market regulator proposes expanding direct market access beyond institutional investors and allowing exchanges to specify eligible investor categories for ETCDs
NSE, Bharat Metal Exchange join hands for non-ferrous metal derivatives
NSE and Bharat Metal Exchange will jointly develop non-ferrous metal derivatives as SEBI proposes further easing of tech rules for market infrastructure institutions
 "NSE, Bharat Metal Exchange join hands for non-ferrous metal derivatives")
Sebi mulls consolidating tech, cybersecurity norms across mkt institutions
Sebi proposes a unified IT framework for market infrastructure institutions to simplify compliance, remove duplication and strengthen cyber resilience
Sebi mulls easing deep disclosures for foreign portfolio investors
Sebi is reviewing FPI disclosure norms, including single-stock investments and UBO thresholds, to ease compliance amid sustained outflows
How robots, software and scale are powering Zepto's IPO ambitions
Ahead of a planned listing, Zepto's 23-year-old co-founder is betting that robots and software can narrow the cost of quick commerce delivery
 "How robots, software and scale are powering Zepto's IPO ambitions")
Sebi board brings back open-market share buybacks; eases debt listing
The market regulator also cleared a faster approval route for alternative investment funds and aligned norms for securitised debt instruments with RBI rules
Sebi clarifies EPI benefits; Turtlemint Fintech IPO subscribed 45% on Day 1
The market regulator revised commodity margin provisions, cleared SBI Mutual Fund's IPO and oversaw the opening day of Turtlemint Fintech's share sale
RIL AGM: Reliance board approves Jio IPO; DRHP to be filed today with Sebi
Jio said its proposed IPO will consist of a fresh issue of up to 270 million equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each, with pricing to be decided through book building
 "RIL AGM: Reliance board approves Jio IPO; DRHP to be filed today with Sebi")
Sebi seeks to tighten MTF rules with new exposure, funding norms
The market regulator has proposed higher eligibility norms, expanded funding sources and revised exposure rules for brokers offering margin trading facilities