Page 4 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr
Equity deployment by mutual funds drops sharply as inflows moderate and fund managers turn cautious amid rising valuations and profit booking
 "Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr")
Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls amid rise in algo, HFT trading
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warns that as algorithmic and high-frequency trading grow, intermediaries must balance speed with safety, ensure compliance, and protect investor trust
 "Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls amid rise in algo, HFT trading")
NSE sets aside ₹1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases ahead of long-awaited IPO
NSE, the world's most active derivatives exchange, has been embroiled in litigation with the Securities and Exchange Board of India since 2019
 "NSE sets aside ₹1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases ahead of long-awaited IPO")
ED raids Mumbai sites linked to Varanium Cloud IPO fraud worth Rs 40 crore
The Enforcement Directorate raided multiple Mumbai locations linked to Varanium Cloud and its promoter Harshavardhan Sabale in a ₹40-crore money laundering case tied to its 2022 IPO.
 "ED raids Mumbai sites linked to Varanium Cloud IPO fraud worth Rs 40 crore")
MCX outage: Sebi chief expresses displeasure over repeated problems
The Sebi SOP (standard operating procedure) has laid out action to be taken in detail after such an instance, he said
SIFs: Bridging the gap in modern day investing to unlock potential
SIFs bridge the gap between traditional mutual funds and high-ticket investment vehicles like Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
 "SIFs: Bridging the gap in modern day investing to unlock potential")
Leaner Bank Nifty on Sebi's new menu: A big-bank diet feeds a $1.5 bn churn
Sebi's weight-watching exercise caps HDFC and ICICI at 20%; smaller lenders get a larger slice
 "Leaner Bank Nifty on Sebi's new menu: A big-bank diet feeds a $1.5 bn churn")
Shadowfax seeks ₹2,000 crore in IPO as India's e-commerce deliveries surge
The Flipkart-backed logistics firm will use proceeds to expand infrastructure and branding after processing over 436 million orders in FY25
 "Shadowfax seeks ₹2,000 crore in IPO as India's e-commerce deliveries surge")
Sebi likely to fine MCX over four-hour trading halt outage: Report
SEBI is concerned about the delay in identifying the cause for the trading halt and could direct MCX to improve its system capacity, the sources said
 "Sebi likely to fine MCX over four-hour trading halt outage: Report")
Investor awareness becomes more important than ever: Ananth Narayan G
Outgoing Sebi member Ananth Narayan reflects on his tenure, calls for greater practitioner participation in regulation, and explains the fine balance between reform and overreach
 "Investor awareness becomes more important than ever: Ananth Narayan G")
Sebi chief stresses responsible tech use, stronger market resilience
Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Pandey said technology would continue to redefine market functioning - from algorithmic trading to investment decisions
 "Sebi chief stresses responsible tech use, stronger market resilience")
FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey
Sebi chief outlines reforms in IPOs, F&O, and cybersecurity, stressing trust, technology, and calibrated regulation over new powers
 "FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey")
Need more practitioners in Sebi to reduce errors, says Ananth Narayan G
At BFSI Insight Summit 2025, former Sebi WTM Ananth Narayan G said the markets regulator needs more practitioners in policy roles to balance expertise and depth to reduce regulatory missteps
 "Need more practitioners in Sebi to reduce errors, says Ananth Narayan G")
Sebi launches recruitment drive for 110 Grade A officer positions
There are 56 posts in the General stream, 22 for Information Technology, 20 for Legal, 4 for Research, 3 for Official Language, 2 for Engineering (Electrical) and 3 for Engineering (Civil)
 "Sebi launches recruitment drive for 110 Grade A officer positions")
Confidence of foreign investors in India remains strong, says Sebi chief
At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India's financial markets are growing stronger with transparency, reforms, and wider investor participation
 "Confidence of foreign investors in India remains strong, says Sebi chief")
Sebi increases Bank Nifty stocks to 14 from 12, caps top stock's weight
As per the new rules, the index must include a minimum of 14 constituents, compared with the current 12, while the weight of the top constituent will be capped at 20% - down from 33% presently.
 "Sebi increases Bank Nifty stocks to 14 from 12, caps top stock's weight")
Sebi bars Gretex from merchant banking for 21 days over IPO lapse
Gretex failed to verify and disclose that nearly 40 per cent of the IPO proceeds were proposed to be used as a deposit for renting an office premises that was still under construction
Groww seeks valuation of ₹61,700 cr in IPO; sets price band ₹95-100/share
The digital investment platform's IPO will open on November 4, with Tiger Global and Peak XV Partners set to pare holdings amid a boom in retail participation
 "Groww seeks valuation of ₹61,700 cr in IPO; sets price band ₹95-100/share")
Sebi permits IAs to offer paid second opinion to client on assets
The move is aimed at making business easier for IAs and giving investors more flexibility to seek professional opinions
Sebi sets timelines for derivatives rollout on Bankex, BankNifty, FinNifty
In its circular, Sebi said stock exchanges must adjust the composition and weights of existing non-benchmark indices
