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Sebi eases default valuation for MFs, allows valuers to make exceptions
According to market participants, the move will help in stalling mark-to-market impact on portfolios of debt schemes due to the cornavirus-related lockdown and provide relief on exposures to NBFCs
 "Sebi eases default valuation for MFs, allows valuers to make exceptions")
Market Ahead, April 23: All You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell
In the earnings department, a total of seven companies including Britannia, Bharti Infratel, and Hathway Cable are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today
 "Market Ahead, April 23: All You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell")
Focus on capital formation policy
It is vital to ensure that the clamour for suspending bankruptcy laws does not translate into reality
Sebi plans to ease fundraising norms for listed stressed companies
Currently, the pricing covers a period of 26 weeks or more for frequently traded shares
 "Sebi plans to ease fundraising norms for listed stressed companies")
Market Ahead, April 22: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets Today
The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate today announced that it has signed binding agreements for an investment of Rs 43,574 crore by Facebook into Jio Platforms
 "Market Ahead, April 22: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets Today")
Sebi grants breather to firms, extends expiration date for IPO approvals
At present, the approvals given to IPOs are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of Sebi's final "observation". This has been extended by six months
 "Sebi grants breather to firms, extends expiration date for IPO approvals")
India Inc's rating interference irks Sebi; MFs told to take action
The regulator's directive comes after at least three companies -Indiabulls, Edelweiss, and Future Group - sought court action in such matters, amid the Covid-19 disruption
 "India Inc's rating interference irks Sebi; MFs told to take action")
To avoid Sebi action, HDFC AMC pays Rs 4 cr to settle Essel case
Impact on FMP investors from 'standstill' pact with Essel group put fund house in scrutiny
 "To avoid Sebi action, HDFC AMC pays Rs 4 cr to settle Essel case")
Top headlines: Oil plunges below zero, Sebi heat on Chinese investors, more
Here are the top 10 headlines for Tuesday
 "Top headlines: Oil plunges below zero, Sebi heat on Chinese investors, more")
Chinese investors likely to face Sebi heat after change in FDI rules
Cap on purchase limit being discussed
 "Chinese investors likely to face Sebi heat after change in FDI rules")
Sebi extends trading curbs to contain market volatility till May end
Market regulator has introduced curbs on short selling, increased margins and penalties
Ending opportunism
Govt right to crack down on strategic investments from China
 "Ending opportunism")
Protecting crown jewels
India has done well to follow in the footsteps of Germany, France and Australia among others by introducing provisions to safeguard its businesses
More than a third of SMEs now trading below issue price: PRIME Database
Among the 247 actively traded scrips, 17 have shed more than 50 per cent this calendar year. About 40 per cent have slid more than the Sensex, which is down 23 per cent year-to-date
 "More than a third of SMEs now trading below issue price: PRIME Database")
Covid-19: Sebi further eases disclosure norms for India Inc amid lockdown
the market regulator said that companies can now intimate stock exchanges about their board meetings for declaring financial results two days in advance
Default-wary banks say won't use RBI funds for low-rated companies
The first TLTRO facility took place on March 27, and so far Rs 1 trillion has already been deployed.
 "Default-wary banks say won't use RBI funds for low-rated companies")
Mutual funds likely to get Sebi lifeline to tide over liquidity woes
Market regulator likely to relax 20% cap on MF borrowing
 "Mutual funds likely to get Sebi lifeline to tide over liquidity woes")
RBI, Sebi split over default recognition; MFs, rating agencies seek clarity
In the absence of clarity, NBFCs are staring at huge repayment obligations at a time when their liquidity cover is declining
 "RBI, Sebi split over default recognition; MFs, rating agencies seek clarity")
Chinese investment into Indian markets amid meltdown draws Sebi's attention
The issue surfaced after the shareholding pattern disclosed by HDFC showed the People's Bank of China had hiked its stake in the mortgage lender during the March quarter
 "Chinese investment into Indian markets amid meltdown draws Sebi's attention")
Sebi to vet pleas for new FPI registrations from neighbouring countries
Market players suggest that the move could be specifically aimed at vetting applicants from China wanting to register as FPIs
 "Sebi to vet pleas for new FPI registrations from neighbouring countries")