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Sebi finds no evidence Vinod Adani controlled FPIs, drops Adani MPS case
Sebi said there was no evidence of Vinod Adani directing the management or policy decisions of two FPIs that invested in listed Adani group companies.
 "Sebi finds no evidence Vinod Adani controlled FPIs, drops Adani MPS case")
SAT disposes of appeals by five FPIs named in Hindenburg report
The five FPIs had moved SAT claiming that Sebi rules mandate the adjudicating officer to form an opinion on whether a formal inquiry should be held
 "SAT disposes of appeals by five FPIs named in Hindenburg report")
Pioneer Fil-Med, Tonbo Imaging among 3 firms to get Sebi nod for IPOs
The draft offer documents of the three companies were received by Sebi between April and August
 "Pioneer Fil-Med, Tonbo Imaging among 3 firms to get Sebi nod for IPOs")
Sebi's settlement norms overhaul: Rejig may aid diverted funds' recovery
The regulator's approved settlement framework includes changes on settlement amount calculation, wrongful gains, fast-track cases and wider access to settlement
Trans ACNR, Maharashtra Oil among nine firms filing IPO papers with Sebi
The proposed IPOs are aimed at raising funds for a range of purposes, including business expansion, working capital requirements, repayment of debt and general corporate purposes
 "Trans ACNR, Maharashtra Oil among nine firms filing IPO papers with Sebi")
Registered advisors, distributors assess Sebi's MF-only PMS route
They see multiple advantages - from performance visibility to client stickiness
 "Registered advisors, distributors assess Sebi's MF-only PMS route")
Sebi approves PMS-mutual fund route and overhauls settlement rules
Widens FPI access to non-agri commodity derivatives
 "Sebi approves PMS-mutual fund route and overhauls settlement rules")
Sebi plans to make derivatives market more balanced: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi chairman says banks and capital markets are complementary, while the regulator looks at margins and longer-term products to make derivatives trading more balanced
 "Sebi plans to make derivatives market more balanced: Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
PM Cona Ind files draft IPO papers to raise ₹120 cr via fresh equity
Electrical products maker PM Cona Industries Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).
 "PM Cona Ind files draft IPO papers to raise ₹120 cr via fresh equity")
Sebi plans review of merchant banking rules, IPO cost structure soon
Markets regulator will also review ICDR norms, including price bands and advertising requirements, as it seeks to simplify processes and lower public issue costs
NSE IPO: 20 investment bankers earn ₹186 crore in fees, commissions
Banker fees accounted for nearly half of NSE's Rs 392.12 crore offer-related expenses, while advertising and marketing emerged as the second-largest cost head
 "NSE IPO: 20 investment bankers earn ₹186 crore in fees, commissions")
Five Adani group companies settle Sebi proceedings for ₹1.51 crore
Sebi had sent show-cause notices to the companies in February 2024 for alleged lapses in disclosure of certain related-party transactions, highlighted in the Hindenburg report
 "Five Adani group companies settle Sebi proceedings for ₹1.51 crore")
Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus files for IPO, issue to be entirely an OFS
The IPO will comprise an offer for sale of up to 15 million equity shares by promoter Abakkus Expert Professionals LLP, representing a 10 per cent stake in the company
Sebi looks to ease foreign investor access, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi is working on simpler digital onboarding, wider FPI participation in commodity derivatives and depository receipts against units of REITs and InvITs
 "Sebi looks to ease foreign investor access, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
Sebi taps AI in growing fight against market manipulation and fraud
India's markets regulator is using AI and machine learning to scan trading data, social media and derivatives activity for anomalies as complex markets challenge traditional surveillance methods
 "Sebi taps AI in growing fight against market manipulation and fraud")
Rural MF investor growth stalls as weak equity market returns take toll
Semi-urban and rural areas added just 1.3 million MF investors in FY26, down from 6.1 million in FY25, while additions in Tier II cities more than doubled
 "Rural MF investor growth stalls as weak equity market returns take toll")
AIF commitments rise 24% to ₹17.53 trillion as of June 2026: Sebi data
AIF commitments rose nearly 3.5 per cent from March and 23.6 per cent year-on-year, while total investments crossed Rs 7 trillion for the first time
 "AIF commitments rise 24% to ₹17.53 trillion as of June 2026: Sebi data")
Sebi may take up PMS regulation overhaul at September 24 board meeting
Reforms for debt segment and accredited investors are also on cards; gift cards for MFs may not be approved
 "Sebi may take up PMS regulation overhaul at September 24 board meeting")
MDR reset: Flat ₹5 UPI fee on the table for capital-market transactions
Proposal needs Sebi representation, followed by RBI, govt nod
 "MDR reset: Flat ₹5 UPI fee on the table for capital-market transactions")
SC allows NSE-Sebi settlement in colo case, disposes of regulator's pleas
The settlement follows Sebi's acceptance of NSE's proposals to resolve proceedings arising from the co-location and dark fibre matters for around ₹1,492 crore
 "SC allows NSE-Sebi settlement in colo case, disposes of regulator's pleas")