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Sebi bars 30+ entities in RRP Semiconductor case after 725x surge
Regulator finds prima facie evidence of manipulation in RRP Semiconductor shares after a 725-fold surge over 19 months, names promoters and intermediaries
 "Sebi bars 30+ entities in RRP Semiconductor case after 725x surge")
AIFs hold nearly ₹180 crore despite exit plans due to pending issues
Sebi move to ease compliance burden for funds nearing closure
 "AIFs hold nearly ₹180 crore despite exit plans due to pending issues")
Exchanges extend validity for SME IPO approvals amid global turmoil
Move follows Sebi's relief to mainboard IPOs, offering SMEs additional time to launch issues as global volatility continues to weigh on capital-raising plans
 "Exchanges extend validity for SME IPO approvals amid global turmoil")
Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade
AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network
 "Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade")
NCLT issues notice on Sebi plea in Jindal Poly Films class action
Tribunal seeks responses from company, flags exit of original petitioners after share sale and considers intervention pleas in ongoing class action
 "NCLT issues notice on Sebi plea in Jindal Poly Films class action")
Sebi tightens lock-in norms; LIC jumps on bonus plan; IFSCA cancels licence
Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surged nearly 7 per cent on Wednesday, a day after the state-owned insurance major said it will consider a bonus issue
One-time relief: Sebi extends IPO timelines, eases public float rules
IPO-bound companies have been granted a six-month extension to the validity of approvals from the market regulator
Sebi cancels Basan Financial Services licence over regulatory violations
Sebi cracks down on Basan Financial, Om Power's ₹150 crore IPO opens, and InCred closes a ₹1,500 crore special opportunities fund amid active capital markets
India needs to rethink IPO norms for biotech startups: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw urges IPO reforms, saying India's listing norms hinder biotech firms that need long R&D cycles before generating revenue
 "India needs to rethink IPO norms for biotech startups: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw")
Sebi considers infusing fresh life into Indian Depository Receipts
Move could deepen domestic capital markets, help MNCs easily list locally
Plan to focus on capacity building for independent directors: Sebi chief
Sebi chief flags gaps in governance effectiveness, urges independent directors to move beyond compliance and focus on accountability, insight, and long-term value creation
 "Plan to focus on capacity building for independent directors: Sebi chief")
Bajaj Alternate Investment Management secures PMS licence from Sebi
The move would help Bajaj Alts expand its footprint in listed equities
 "Bajaj Alternate Investment Management secures PMS licence from Sebi")
Sebi wants independent directors to adopt 'constructive approach'
The career bureaucrat-turned-regulator said there is a need for capacity building among independent directors, and announced an initiative to work towards the goal jointly with other stakeholders
 "Sebi wants independent directors to adopt 'constructive approach'")
Street Signs: Nifty logs sixth weekly fall, sliding into your DMs, more
A clear reversal in market leadership played out across major sectoral indices between FY25 and FY26
 "Street Signs: Nifty logs sixth weekly fall, sliding into your DMs, more")
Mutual funds' equity bets hit record ₹1 trillion amid March rout
Mutual funds invest over Rs 1 trillion in equities in March, cushioning record FPI outflows and taking advantage of sharp market correction
 "Mutual funds' equity bets hit record ₹1 trillion amid March rout")
Retirement funds: Invest if you are prone to panic-selling amid volatility
Sophisticated investors who manage diversified portfolios and don't wish to outsource asset allocation may avoid them
 "Retirement funds: Invest if you are prone to panic-selling amid volatility")
Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action
The SEBI's counsel said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta is deliberating with the market regulator and sought a week's time to apprise the court of the developments
 "Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action")
Sebi mulls reintroducing open market share buybacks amid tax changes
Sebi proposes reintroducing open market buybacks as an additional route after tax changes, saying concerns over shareholder inequity have been addressed
Sebi proposes return of open market share buybacks after tax changes
This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework
Irdai forms joint expert group to guide insurers on Ind AS transition
Irdai forms a joint expert group to guide insurers on Ind AS transition, addressing implementation challenges, audit clarity, and actuarial roles
 "Irdai forms joint expert group to guide insurers on Ind AS transition")