Page 5 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Manipal Health subscribed 15%; Ardee Industries IPO to open on Aug 5
Manipal Health's Rs 9,275-crore IPO was subscribed 15% on Day 1, while Ardee Industries announced its IPO launch from August 5 and Beauty Garage filed draft papers with Sebi
 "Manipal Health subscribed 15%; Ardee Industries IPO to open on Aug 5")
10 research analysts lose Sebi registration over non-payment of renewal fee
Sebi cancelled the registrations of 10 research analysts for failing to pay renewal fees and revoked an AIF's registration over non-filing of quarterly reports
 "10 research analysts lose Sebi registration over non-payment of renewal fee")
Stock exchanges tighten OFS oversight, flag gaps in order placement
Stock exchanges have asked brokers to tighten controls over OFS transactions after identifying shortcomings in order placement, particularly for large-value institutional bids
 "Stock exchanges tighten OFS oversight, flag gaps in order placement")
33% finfluencers recommend stocks but only 6% are Sebi registered: Report
The report notes that a significant proportion of the 48 prominent Indian finfluencers analysed continue to fall short of disclosure and transparency standards
 "33% finfluencers recommend stocks but only 6% are Sebi registered: Report")
Knowledge Realty Trust posts 15% growth in Q1 FY27 NOI on strong leasing
The Blackstone- and Sattva-backed Reit reported higher leasing, improved occupancy and rental growth, while remaining optimistic about acquisitions and office demand
 "Knowledge Realty Trust posts 15% growth in Q1 FY27 NOI on strong leasing")
Trust key for market operations, says Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
He emphasised on trust in terms of fairness, reliability on disclosures, and the confidence that everyone in the markets plays by the same rules
 "Trust key for market operations, says Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
Derivative flexibility likely to open new product avenues for PMS
Proposals could help PMS better compete with AIFs and SIFs, say experts
 "Derivative flexibility likely to open new product avenues for PMS")
Parliamentary panel moots Securities Markets Code Bill preamble reset
A parliamentary panel has backed key changes to the Securities Markets Code Bill, strengthening investor protection while curbing excessive delegation of criminal powers
 "Parliamentary panel moots Securities Markets Code Bill preamble reset")
Street signs: IPO season peaks, 23,650-23,600 key support level for Nifty
July's IPO boom continues with Manipal Health, while investors track Nifty support levels, rising crude prices and Suzlon Energy's appeal against Sebi before SAT
 "Street signs: IPO season peaks, 23,650-23,600 key support level for Nifty")
Sebi bars Viresh Joshi from mkts for 7 years in Axis MF front-running case
Sebi bars former Axis Mutual Fund chief dealer Viresh Joshi for seven years and imposes a Rs 3 crore penalty in the final order on the front-running case
Parl panel bats for cryptocurrency statutory and regulatory framework
A parliamentary panel has urged the government to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, citing investor protection and risks from the current legal vacuum
 "Parl panel bats for cryptocurrency statutory and regulatory framework")
Sebi eases security transmission rules, fast-track for low-value claims
Under the new norms, the markets watchdog said QTP will apply to claims involving securities worth up to Rs 10,000 held in physical mode and Rs 30,000 for demat holdings
Sebi moots MF-only PMS framework, lowers minimum investment to ₹25 lakh
Investment in overseas securities and expanding the use of exchange-traded derivatives also part of proposal
Sebi proposes reforms to online dispute resolution framework for markets
The regulator has proposed shifting dispute handling to market infrastructure institutions, reducing timelines and strengthening investor protection measures
 "Sebi proposes reforms to online dispute resolution framework for markets")
Carnelian Asset Management gets MF licence; Nippon Life Q1 profit jumps 27%
Carnelian received Sebi's mutual fund licence, while Nippon Life India Asset Management reported a 27% rise in Q1 profit on strong AUM growth and higher revenue
 "Carnelian Asset Management gets MF licence; Nippon Life Q1 profit jumps 27%")
MF licence queue grows as three new players apply in June quarter
Nine entities are awaiting Sebi approval to launch mutual funds as strong retail participation, rising assets and low penetration continue to attract new entrants
 "MF licence queue grows as three new players apply in June quarter")
Ayr Energy files counterclaims against India's Zetwerk in US court
Alleges trade secret theft, seeks import ban, and at least $1 billion in damages; Zetwerk dismisses claims as retaliatory
 "Ayr Energy files counterclaims against India's Zetwerk in US court")
Exchanges gear up for new closing auction mechanism from August 3
Mock trading is under way as exchanges prepare for the phased rollout of the closing auction session to determine closing prices for derivative-linked stocks
 "Exchanges gear up for new closing auction mechanism from August 3")
Punjab & Sind Bank eyes 8-9 percentage point cut in govt stake via QIP: MD
Expect govt to also undertake minority stake sale in bank this year
 "Punjab & Sind Bank eyes 8-9 percentage point cut in govt stake via QIP: MD")
ABSL AMC Q1 profit rises 12%; IIM-M launches MBA in wealth management
The profit was largely supported by a 38 per cent jump in other income at ₹162 crore. The revenue from operation was up about 3.5 per cent at ₹463 crore
 "ABSL AMC Q1 profit rises 12%; IIM-M launches MBA in wealth management")