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HDFC Capital pays Rs 36 lakh to Sebi to settle AIF rule breach case
As per the settlement order, the markets watchdog will not initiate any further step against HDFC Capital and its managed fund for the violations
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Sebi may set up separate mechanism for voluntary delisting of PSUs
In view of these drawbacks and to facilitate delisting of such PSUs, Sebi has proposed that a separate carve out for voluntary delisting should be created
Sebi comes out with 'investor charter' for KYC registration agencies
This charter is aimed at facilitating investor awareness about various activities where an investor/client has to deal with KYC (Know Your Client) Registration Agencies
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Sebi sets ₹1 crore minimum, mandates demat for securitised debt instruments
Investors in these instruments receive returns based on the performance of the underlying debt pool, and the risk is spread across multiple assets, offering potentially attractive returns
SME migration to mainboard slows as tighter Sebi norms take effect
The slowdown comes as a result of tighter eligibility criteria introduced by stock exchanges after Sebi overhauled migration rules in its December 2024 board meeting
NSE issues compliance standards to regulate algo trading from August
Standards align with Sebi's February norms mandating API rules and registration to close regulatory gaps and protect retail investors in algorithmic trading
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Sebi mandates cooling-off period for directors at market infra institutions
To give this effect, Sebi has amended Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations
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Stretch marks on rally: Mkt has legs, trading volume still finding its feet
April's uptick signals a market stirring, with FPIs putting a spring in its step
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Sebi working to set up centralised KYC system: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
He added that the finance secretary is chairing the committee responsible for this initiative, and efforts are underway to expedite the process
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Sebi fines Seya Industries ₹58.5 cr for 'fund misuse, financial fraud'
The accounting treatment of interest in FY20 to FY22 and quarter ended June, September and December 2022 by Seya was not in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards
ICAI to assist Sebi in safeguarding retail investors, tackling market fraud
ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda on Saturday said the institute will set up a working group and hold discussions with Sebi to finalise the various aspects
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Jio-Facebook deal: SAT nixes Reliance Industries plea against Sebi penalty
Tribunal upholds Sebi's Rs 30 lakh penalty on RIL for not disclosing the Jio-Facebook investment deal after media reports triggered stock movement in March 2020
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Sebi mulls easing InvIT, REIT norms to boost ease of doing business
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday waived the requirement of seeking specific approvals from the regulator for stock brokers to undertake business in GIFT-IFSC
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Sebi accuses Adani's nephew in insider trading case, settlement talks on
Settlement terms were being discussed, said the source with direct knowledge of the matter, who declined to be named as the matter is confidential
Sebi relaxes norms for brokers to expand in Gift City, nixes separate NOC
Sebi said the net worth of the SBU will be kept segregated from the net worth of the stock broker in the Indian securities market
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India's first SIFs: What's special about the funds, who should invest
The investment tool is being launched soon; it blends mutual fund oversight with hedge fund-like strategies
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Priority Jewels files draft papers with Sebi to mop-up funds via IPO
Proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 75 crore will be utilised for payment of debt, besides, a portion will be used for general corporate purposes
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BSE seeks Sebi approval to launch monthly contracts for several indices
Since September 2024, the exchange has launched 20 indices based on market capitalisation, weightage, and sector classification
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Sebi chief rejects aptitude test for retail traders in F&O segment
He acknowledged that if trading becomes an addiction, it moves into the realm of a "de-addiction" issue, which needs to be seen from a different lens
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Sebi cracks down on three YouTubers for misleading investment content
Sebi observed that Manish Mishra had made illegal profit of Rs 4.37 lakh and Ankur Sharma had made illegal profit of Rs 6.01 lakh, while Vivek has not traded in the securities at all