Page 3 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi
FPIs continue to be net sellers in the Indian markets in FY26, and in the first 12 days of March alone, there has been a sell-off of over Rs 77,000 crore by them, as per reports
 "Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi")
Accuracap Prime Fund, others pay ₹21.75 lakh to settle AIF case with Sebi
The case stems from Sebi's examination of quarterly filings of Accuracap Vectra Fund, a scheme under Accuracap Prime Opportunities Fund, for FY24
Over 100 stock brokers settle Sebi case on misleading algo returns claims
Brokers including Zerodha and Angel One pay ₹1 lakh each to settle case over links with algo platforms that claimed guaranteed or consistent returns
 "Over 100 stock brokers settle Sebi case on misleading algo returns claims")
Securities Appellate Tribunal grants partial relief to Computech Sharecap
Tribunal modifies Sebi order, restrains firm from onboarding new clients for one year instead of cancelling registration over compliance lapses
 "Securities Appellate Tribunal grants partial relief to Computech Sharecap")
Sebi levies ₹2.8 cr fine on 18 entities; debars for 5 yrs in RGRL case
Sebi has directed 15 of these entities to disgorge the total unlawful gains worth ₹2.94 crore, along with 12% interest per annum from December 31, 2021
Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%
The block deal window allows large trades to be executed in a single transaction on a separate platform provided by the stock exchanges
 "Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%")
Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms
Standard Chartered Bank settles a Sebi case for Rs 57.2 lakh over alleged lapses in reporting beneficial ownership changes and compliance with FPI regulations
 "Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms")
Sebi proposes easing nomination norms for demat accounts, MF folios
Markets regulator Sebi proposes making nomination default for demat and mutual fund accounts, simplifying compliance norms and streamlining nominee requirements for investors
Sebi outlines measures to boost investment advisory ecosystem: Pandey
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey says the regulator will review overlaps between mutual fund distributors and investment advisers and introduce a common advertisement code for intermediaries
 "Sebi outlines measures to boost investment advisory ecosystem: Pandey")
Sebi clears IPOs of Travelstack, Learnfluence, Tea Post; 3 issues withdrawn
The development comes at a time when Indian equity markets are under pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia
 "Sebi clears IPOs of Travelstack, Learnfluence, Tea Post; 3 issues withdrawn")
Sebi chief urges investors to stay patient amidst global market uncertainty
The Sebi chief said global efforts are underway to restore stability, even as the ongoing tensions in parts of the world have created uncertainty in energy markets
Sebi tightens rules on intraday MF borrowings; Innovision IPO sees 30% bids
Sebi has tightened rules on intraday borrowing by mutual funds from April 2026, while the Innovision IPO struggles for demand and Raajmarg InvIT sees strong investor interest
Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds on intraday borrowing from banks
The regulator also stipulated that the borrowing amount cannot exceed the "guaranteed receivables" expected on the same day
Govt appoints KV Ramana Murty as whole-time member of Sebi for 3-year term
Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty, a 1991-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, appointed whole-time member of Sebi for three years
Decks cleared for India's first passive hybrid mutual fund offering
Edelweiss MF announces India's first passive hybrid fund combining equity and government securities, after Sebi allowed the category and a qualifying debt index met AUM norms
 "Decks cleared for India's first passive hybrid mutual fund offering")
Sebi proposes easier rules for transmission of securities, raises limits
Markets regulator proposes higher thresholds for simplified documentation and straight-through processing for low-value cases to ease transmission of securities
Sebi chief urges stricter valuation rigour for AIFs as IPO exits rise
Pandey calls for disciplined practices, ESG integration, and long-term capital deployment
 "Sebi chief urges stricter valuation rigour for AIFs as IPO exits rise")
Sebi income rises 31% in FY25 to ₹2,713 crore; CAG flags control issues
Sebi's income rises 31 per cent to Rs 2,713 crore in FY25, while CAG flags internal control issues including unreconciled balances and discrepancies in lease deposits and asset records
 "Sebi income rises 31% in FY25 to ₹2,713 crore; CAG flags control issues")
SAT upholds Sebi order against Sahara group firm in ₹14,106 crore OFCD case
In an order dated March 9, a three-member SAT bench ruled that the OFCDs issued by SICCL between 1998 and 2008 constituted a public offer, bringing them within Sebi's regulatory jurisdiction
 "SAT upholds Sebi order against Sahara group firm in ₹14,106 crore OFCD case")
Amfi to approach Sebi over discontinuation of solution schemes
Amfi plans to approach Sebi over its proposal to discontinue retirement and children's mutual fund schemes, which together manage over Rs 57,000 crore across more than 6.2 million folios