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Sebi plans to make derivatives market more balanced: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi chairman says banks and capital markets are complementary, while the regulator looks at margins and longer-term products to make derivatives trading more balanced
 "Sebi plans to make derivatives market more balanced: Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
PM Cona Ind files draft IPO papers to raise ₹120 cr via fresh equity
Electrical products maker PM Cona Industries Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).
 "PM Cona Ind files draft IPO papers to raise ₹120 cr via fresh equity")
Sebi plans review of merchant banking rules, IPO cost structure soon
Markets regulator will also review ICDR norms, including price bands and advertising requirements, as it seeks to simplify processes and lower public issue costs
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NSE IPO: 20 investment bankers earn ₹186 crore in fees, commissions
Banker fees accounted for nearly half of NSE's Rs 392.12 crore offer-related expenses, while advertising and marketing emerged as the second-largest cost head
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Five Adani group companies settle Sebi proceedings for ₹1.51 crore
Sebi had sent show-cause notices to the companies in February 2024 for alleged lapses in disclosure of certain related-party transactions, highlighted in the Hindenburg report
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Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus files for IPO, issue to be entirely an OFS
The IPO will comprise an offer for sale of up to 15 million equity shares by promoter Abakkus Expert Professionals LLP, representing a 10 per cent stake in the company
Sebi looks to ease foreign investor access, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi is working on simpler digital onboarding, wider FPI participation in commodity derivatives and depository receipts against units of REITs and InvITs
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Sebi taps AI in growing fight against market manipulation and fraud
India's markets regulator is using AI and machine learning to scan trading data, social media and derivatives activity for anomalies as complex markets challenge traditional surveillance methods
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Rural MF investor growth stalls as weak equity market returns take toll
Semi-urban and rural areas added just 1.3 million MF investors in FY26, down from 6.1 million in FY25, while additions in Tier II cities more than doubled
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AIF commitments rise 24% to ₹17.53 trillion as of June 2026: Sebi data
AIF commitments rose nearly 3.5 per cent from March and 23.6 per cent year-on-year, while total investments crossed Rs 7 trillion for the first time
 "AIF commitments rise 24% to ₹17.53 trillion as of June 2026: Sebi data")
Sebi may take up PMS regulation overhaul at September 24 board meeting
Reforms for debt segment and accredited investors are also on cards; gift cards for MFs may not be approved
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MDR reset: Flat ₹5 UPI fee on the table for capital-market transactions
Proposal needs Sebi representation, followed by RBI, govt nod
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SC allows NSE-Sebi settlement in colo case, disposes of regulator's pleas
The settlement follows Sebi's acceptance of NSE's proposals to resolve proceedings arising from the co-location and dark fibre matters for around ₹1,492 crore
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Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files IPO papers, seeks ₹300 cr via fresh issue
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale by promoters and an investor, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday
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Sebi to look into stock broker concerns over MDR on UPI transactions
Brokers in discussion with the market regulator as the charge raises operational cost
India's ₹86 trillion urban infrastructure push may spur municipal bonds
Sebi's proposal seeks to lower entry barriers for smaller towns as India faces an estimated ₹82-86 trillion funding requirement for urban infrastructure by FY31
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Arbitrage funds yet to warm up to Sebi's 1% leeway for CAS exposure
Sebi had eased rules for arbitrage funds in a bid to boost participation from the ₹3 trillion mutual fund category in the CAS
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Kamlesh Chandra Varshney gets extension as Sebi whole-time member
Varshney will continue as a whole-time member of the market regulator until August 4, 2029, when he turns 65, or until further orders, whichever is earlier
Sebi bars broker and related entity for cross-segment price manipulation
Sebi alleges the entities used single-stock futures and options to manipulate prices, bars six from the market and orders Rs 28.12 crore in wrongful gains to be impounded.
FPI onboarding set to get faster, mkt regulator Sebi push gains ground
Citi has become the first designated depository participant to launch a five-day fast-track registration process for foreign portfolio investors
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