Page 22 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey commits to combat financial fraud
Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai on Friday, Pandey emphasised that the regulator is making concerted efforts to address such issues
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Sebi proposes stricter norms for green bond reviewers to curb conflicts
Sebi said that the current norms for green bonds, introduced in February 2023, lack detailed requirements around reviewer independence, conflict of interest mitigation, and disclosure standards
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Choice AMC gets Sebi nod to launch mutual fund operations with ETFs
Regulatory clearance enables the Mumbai-headquartered Choice group to formally roll out its mutual fund operations, expand its offerings across the financial services spectrum, company statement said
Sebi proposes to widen institutional investment in Reits and InvITs
Strategic investors receive allocation before an issue opens, and are required to invest at least 5% and up to 25% of the total offer size in REITs and InvITs
Jane Street not cooperating in India tax probe, says Income Tax Dept
Jane Street is accused of blocking server access and keeping financial records abroad, as the Income Tax department probes alleged tax violations linked to Sebi's earlier market manipulation case
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Sebi plans larger quota for institutions in big IPOs, trims retail share
Sebi said its proposals reflect current market conditions, marked by robust mutual fund inflows and larger IPO sizes
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Sebi plans revamp of large IPO norms; retail quota may drop to 25%
Sebi noted that while average IPO sizes have been increasing, direct retail participation has remained flat over the past three years
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Sebi asks institutions to ensure digital access for special-needs persons
The directive follows a Supreme Court verdict dated April 30, 2025, that recognised digital access as a fundamental right under the right to life and liberty
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Jane Street seeks 6 more weeks to reply to Sebi in options trade case
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is considering granting about four more weeks to the US trading firm
Sebi confirms ban on Gensol, Jaggi brothers in fund diversion case
The final order comes as the company undergoes insolvency proceedings under the supervision of a court-appointed professional
Sebi fines nearly ₹4 cr on 11 entities for share price manipulation
The fines need to be paid within 45 days, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its order
Jane Street yet to resume F&O trade; market vigilance up: Sebi chief
Sebi 'not here to play hero', can't treat someone as guilty without due process: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Market regulator Sebi opens innovation sandbox to fractional share pitch
Sebi okays pilot for fractional shares via its innovation sandbox; Xaults to showcase custody-led model over coming months, pending shift to regulatory sandbox
Sebi fines HUF ₹10 lakh for 'insider trading' in HDFC merger shares
The individual and Dalal's son were long-time friends and exchanged several calls in the run-up to the trades
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Lenskart files DRHP for IPO, aims to raise ₹2,150-cr; check key details
Peyush Bansal-led Lenskart Solutions plans to raise ₹2,150 crore through a fresh issue of shares as part of the offering
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Jane Street to argue that retail demand drove its India options trades
Sebi's 105-page order highlights Jane Street's trades on Jan 17, 2024 - its most profitable day in a two-year period under review by the regulator
Sebi cracks down on Zee Business trades, slaps ₹4 cr fine; bans 4 entities
In its order, Sebi noted that the four entities made a profit by executing trades based on advance information of stock recommendations given by guest experts
Jane Street seeks more time from Sebi to respond to July 3 order
The regulator lifted the trading ban on the HFT firm after it deposited ₹4,843.57 crore in an escrow account
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Why angel investors in India may soon be rarer than Bengal tigers
Sebi wants individuals to get accredited like US investors, but with only 650 approvals so far, India's angel investors are rarer than Bengal tigers, threatening early-stage funding
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Street Signs: Phantom trader returns, compliance burden on fund managers
A new institutional mechanism to check market abuse is expected to relax certain compliance rules for fund managers starting next month
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