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Sebi mandates verified '@valid' UPI handles to tackle payment fraud
To enhance visibility, a green 'thumbs up' icon will accompany the verified UPI IDs, aiding non-English speakers in authentication
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Sebi to launch UPI authentication tool for safer securities transactions
To curb cyber fraud, market regulator Sebi has mandated a new Unified Payments Interface ID format for all registered intermediaries collecting investor funds
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What is Jane Street and why is Sebi probing the trading giant in India?
Jane Street is facing Sebi scrutiny in India and a lawsuit in the US after raking in billions through algorithmic trading strategies in equity derivatives markets
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Reduce unclaimed assets: FM Sitharaman to financial sector regulators
At the 29th FSDC meeting, FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushed for swift return of unclaimed financial assets and called for simplified, unified KYC norms across all sectors
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Sebi issues Rs 5.35 crore demand notice to OPG securities in NSE case
The demand notices came after the entities failed to pay the fine imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in April 2025
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Karamtara Engineering gets Sebi nod for ₹1,750 cr IPO; check key details
Karamtara Engineering plans to raise ₹1,750 crore through a combination of fresh issue and offer for sale
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Suzlon promoters sell 1.45% stake; Lalithaa Jewellery files for IPO
Wipro shares worth ₹5,058 crore got traded among the promoter group entities under the block deal window on Monday
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Sebi offers settlement window to stock brokers in algo trading case
Sebi announces a settlement window for brokers linked with unauthorised algo platforms promising assured returns; applications open from June 16
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Sebi's uniform charge rule faces BSE test amid concerns over fee structure
Market participants raise concerns over BSE's varying transaction charges, while BSE defends its transparent, regulation-compliant fee structure
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Sebi issues consultation paper on FAQs for research analyst regulations
The draft is aimed at inviting public feedback and providing further clarity on various provisions applicable to RAs in a question-and-answer format
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Sebi investigates Jane Street's derivatives trades over three years
The investigation - the largest such into a global trading firm - follows a series of steps taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to cool the frenzy in India's derivatives markets
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Lalithaa Jewellery files draft papers with Sebi, to raise ₹1,700 cr via IPO
The Chennai-based company's proposed IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of shares worth ₹1,200 crore and an offer-for-sale of equities valued at ₹500 crore
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Backseat to driver's seat: Rights issues take the wheel after Sebi's revamp
Faster allotments and streamlined processes put capital raising into high gear
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VC funds get relief; MCX gets approval for electricity derivatives
The market regulator had barred five officials from IndusInd Bank in the alleged insider trading matter
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Sebi attaches bank, demat, MF accounts of Choksi to recover Rs 2.1 cr dues
The latest move followed a demand notice issued to Choksi on May 15, warning attachment of assets as well as bank accounts if he failed to make the payment within 15 days
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Sebi extends timeline of addl liquidation period for VCFs migrating
Based on industry feedback and to facilitate migration, Sebi has now extended this additional liquidation period to July 19, 2026, according to a circular issued on Friday
Sebi comes out with operational framework for ESG debt securities
This will help issuers to raise money for more sustainable projects, assisting in closing the funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals
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Sebi issues warning letters to NSDL over compliance and cyber alert lapses
Securities and Exchange Board of India warns NSDL for lapses in demat account visibility and cyber alert tracking, urging stronger controls to avoid future issues
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Omnivore India, others settles with Sebi over delay in winding up VCF
This came after the two entities filed an application with Sebi proposing to settle the enforcement proceedings that may be initiated against them for the violation of regulatory norms
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Sebi relaxes stance on the IPOs of companies with high public float
Sebi has clarified that large public shareholding alone does not violate listing norms, paving the way for IPOs from firms like HDB Financial, Hero FinCorp, and Vikram Solar