Page 29 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Sebi revises proposal on close auction session for equity cash segment
Sebi's revised proposal on close auction session (CAS) for equity cash segment includes a 20-minute session and expands its applicability to stocks with sufficient liquidity
 "Sebi revises proposal on close auction session for equity cash segment")
Sebi to offer extra incentives for first-time women investors in MFs
The move will not only bring new participants into the fold but also extend the reach of mutual funds into underrepresented regions, contributing to deeper financial inclusion
 "Sebi to offer extra incentives for first-time women investors in MFs")
Who is Avadhut Sathe? Finfluencer on Sebi's radar: what we know so far
Avadhut Sathe, an influential figure in the financial education space, is popular for his unconventional teaching methods
 "Who is Avadhut Sathe? Finfluencer on Sebi's radar: what we know so far")
Sanjiv Bhasin to return to markets: Who is he & why was he barred by Sebi?
Sebi has gone after unregistered finfluencers for providing stock recommendations, and has taken measures to remove social media content and misleading advertisements
 "Sanjiv Bhasin to return to markets: Who is he & why was he barred by Sebi?")
Sebi likely to recommend intra-day position limits for index derivatives
The regulator is re-looking at rules for equity derivatives after it temporarily banned US high-frequency trading firm Jane Street from the Indian markets
 "Sebi likely to recommend intra-day position limits for index derivatives")
Sebi plans longer-tenor derivative products: Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will consult stakeholders on extending the tenor of derivatives and hinted at a pilot project for regulated pre-IPO trading
 "Sebi plans longer-tenor derivative products: Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
Sebi acts against 'top finfluencer' doling out stock bets as education
Sebi has launched a search operation on a leading financial influencer in Mumbai for doling out stock recommendations without registration under the guise of investor education
 "Sebi acts against 'top finfluencer' doling out stock bets as education")
True test of independent directors lies in their integrity, not box-ticking
Despite India's robust regulatory framework -strengthened by the 2013 Companies Act and Sebi's listing regulations - the chairman identified a troubling gap between structure and spirit
 "True test of independent directors lies in their integrity, not box-ticking")
Sebi extends deadline till December for Karvy investors to file claims
Investors have been suggested to take note of the deadline and are urged to file their claims before the deadline, if not lodged already, Sebi said in its statement
 "Sebi extends deadline till December for Karvy investors to file claims")
BSE, Angel One slip as Sebi mulls F&O tenures; Nifty Capital Mkt down 1%
The Nifty Capital Markets index, top loser among NSE indices, was down 1.52 per cent, as compared to a 0.22 per cent rise in the Nifty 50
 "BSE, Angel One slip as Sebi mulls F&O tenures; Nifty Capital Mkt down 1%")
Sebi plans to improve tenure, maturity of equity products: Tuhin Pandey
He said that volumes in the cash market have grown rapidly, doubling in terms of daily traded volumes over a three-year period
 "Sebi plans to improve tenure, maturity of equity products: Tuhin Pandey")
Sebi may introduce regulated platform for pre-IPO firms: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
This initiative is expected to eliminate unnecessary processes and pain points that cause avoidable friction in fundraising, disclosures and investor onboarding, he said
Sebi may raise minimum block deal size, widen permissible price range
Discusses framework reform with exchanges, market participants
Mindspace Reit raises Rs 550 cr via sustainability-linked bonds from IFC
Mindspace Reit has raised Rs 550 crore through sustainability-linked bonds from IFC, the World Bank Group arm, in the first issuance under Sebi's new ESG framework
 "Mindspace Reit raises Rs 550 cr via sustainability-linked bonds from IFC")
Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat accounts for non-compliance
The BSE froze promoter demat accounts in 457 companies, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) 2024-25 annual report released on August 12
 "Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat accounts for non-compliance")
Vedanta demerger faces delay as Centre objects, Sebi issues warning
Vedanta's plan to split into six listed entities has been delayed after the Centre objected and SEBI issued a compliance warning, intensifying regulatory scrutiny
 "Vedanta demerger faces delay as Centre objects, Sebi issues warning")
Innovatiview India, Park Medi World, 3 others get Sebi nod for IPO launch
Innovatiview India, Park Medi World, Runwal Enterprises, Jinkushal Industries and Advance Agrolife received Sebi's go-ahead to launch their maiden public issues
 "Innovatiview India, Park Medi World, 3 others get Sebi nod for IPO launch")
Vedanta shares fall 3% as Centre objects to demerger; NCLT defers hearing
The NCLT deferred the hearing on Vedanta's proposed demerger after serious objections raised by the central government
Sebi's index norm relaxation to ease $1 bn sell-off risk for HDFC, ICICI
Sebi's proposed relaxation of index realignment norms could reduce potential $1 billion sell-off risk for HDFC and ICICI Bank, which are heavily weighted in the Nifty Bank index
 "Sebi's index norm relaxation to ease $1 bn sell-off risk for HDFC, ICICI")
Listed firms, open offers may gain from Sebi's relaxed MPS stance
Sebi's proposal to extend timelines for the 25% minimum public shareholding requirement could provide flexibility to listed companies and open offers, according to legal experts
 "Listed firms, open offers may gain from Sebi's relaxed MPS stance")