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Best of BS Opinion: Sebi reforms to make things easier for investors
From Sebi's investor-friendly rule changes and PM Modi's West Asia tour to debates on power grid reform, shrimp exports and a Zomato biography, here's today's Best of BS Opinion.
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BS Poll: Rupee may trade around 90 against the dollar by December-end
Majority of the respondents said the domestic currency would appreciate to 88.5 against the dollar by end FY26
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Street signs: Ola Electric slides, bourses talk tie-up, Sebi plans revamps
Ola Electric's volatile stock, rising competition among exchanges, and Sebi's push to simplify regulations shaped a turbulent week for Indian markets
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New market code may constrain Sebi funding; ombudsman plan needs clarity
Greater clarity is also needed on the proposed Ombudsperson to resolve investor complaints, experts feel
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Ease of investing: Sebi's interventions will bring greater transparency
Sebi has also lowered the limits on the (BER) across categories, which will reduce costs slightly for investors
Securities Markets Code Bill caps Sebi's inspection, probe powers at 8 yrs
However, this eight-year limitation will not apply to cases that have a systemic impact on the securities market
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Sebi imposes Rs 50 lakh on 4 people for manipulating shares of GG Engg
The order came after Sebi carried out an investigation into the scrip of GG Engineering Ltd, and found that the noticees (individuals), prima facie, violated various provisions of market norms
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Sebi plans measures to ease commodities market, boost participation
Engaging with the government to resolve GST-relate issues, says Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
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SAT to hear Avadhut Sathe appeal against Sebi's interim order on Jan 9
SAT will hear on January 9, 2026, Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy's appeal against Sebi's interim order impounding Rs 546 crore and barring it from the market
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Corporate governance can't just be reactive: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Even small corporate governance lapses can trigger outsized market consequences, SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warns, urging proactive oversight and ethical judgment
Anupam Mittal-backed Travelstack Tech files DRHP, eyes ₹250-cr via IPO
Travelstack Tech proposes to utilise the net fresh issue proceeds for partly funding its working capital requirements and prepayment or repayment of certain borrowings
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Former Sebi chief Sinha urges caution as private credit lending grows fast
In the US, there have been flags on the contagion from the private credit market flowing into the banking sector as well, U K Sinha said
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Securities laws set for reset as FM introduces Bill for unified code
The Code also attempts to decriminalise certain violations which are procedural or technical in nature into civil penalties
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MCX fixes Jan 2 as record date for stock split; Swiggy, Waaree added to F&O
The initial public offering (IPO) of KSH International, a manufacturer of magnet winding wires, garnered only 83 per cent subscription thanks to a reduction in the offer-for-sale (OFS) component
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AMCs rally as Sebi softens expense cuts; HDFC AMC, Nippon Life jump over 5%
The lower-than-planned cuts and the removal of the overhang of impending changes to the fee structure that had persisted over the past two years led to a rally in stocks of AMCs and allied sectors
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Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy approaches SAT against Sebi order
In an order issued on December 4, the market regulator alleged that ASTA was running unregistered investment advisory and research analyst services in the name of stock market education
Sun Pharma shares slip 3% after US FDA flags Baska manufacturing facility
Sun Pharma's Baska plant in Gujarat receives OAI status from the US FDA after inspection, adding near-term regulatory uncertainty but not impacting current US supplies
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Sebi allows zero-coupon bonds to be issued in smaller denominations
Sebi had earlier allowed issuers to cut face value to ₹10,000 only for interest- or dividend-bearing instruments with fixed maturity and no structured obligations
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Sitharaman tables Securities Markets Code Bill: What it is, key features
According to the government, the existing laws are very old and do not fully match the current markets and technology
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Sebi to revamp M&A rules to protect retail investors, expedite deals
The reforms aim to level the playing field for smaller and retail investors and expedite deals