Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group on Friday said it has received an in-principle approval from the markets regulator Sebi to start its mutual fund business.
The IPO of the Hyderabad-headquartered company consists of a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹500 crore and an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of ₹80 crore by the promoter Chandra Sekhar Moturu
The shift, which was scheduled to take effect on April 4, 2025, would have seen all index and stock derivative contracts move from Thursday to Monday
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In a detailed communication, regulator spells out areas that bourse has to address before it goes for an IPO
Between May 2023 and June 2024, IndusInd Bank CEO Sumant Kathpalia sold nearly 950K shares valued at approximately Rs 134 cr, while Dy CEO Arun Khurana sold 550K shares worth around Rs 82 cr
Sebi probes potential insider trading in bank's share sales
This marks the company's second attempt to go public. Previously, the company had filed draft papers nearly seven years ago
Sebi highlighted multiple lapses, including the firm's failure to conduct an annual audit and its practice of charging clients fees in both fixed and assets-under-advice (AUA) modes
The latest order came after several investors lodged complaints that their investments are stuck, as the suspension of trading in shares of BGDL prevents them from liquidating
According to Sebi's settlement regulations, cases can be settled without admitting or denying the allegations
Sebi board has decided to constitute a high-level panel, which will comprehensively review "the provisions relating to conflict of interest, disclosures pertaining to property, investments, etc
Pivots towards transparency and ease of doing business
The orders came after the Sebi observed large-scale reversal of trades in the illiquid stock options segment of BSE, leading to the creation of artificial volume
Even as its proposed measures and those announced last year have helped, Sebi will need to be fleet-footed in its regulation and supervision of this market
Regulator doubles threshold for FPI disclosures; unveils several initiatives to simplify regulatory processes
Over 100 brokers may need to pay Rs 1 lakh each as settlement amount
Sebi also reviewed the process for appointing Public Interest Directors (PIDs) on the governing board of MIIs
DIC India, a manufacturer of printing inks and allied products, had filed suo motu settlement applications in terms of the Sebi's (Settlement Proceedings) regulations
Under new chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Sebi hikes disclosure bar for FPIs to Rs 50,000 crore in equity AUM, allows year-long advance fees for RAs/IAs, and reviews conflict of interest disclosure norms