Trai said the direction has been issued "to enhance consumer trust, curbing spam, and preventing fraudulent activities perpetrated through voice calls"
The development comes weeks after the markets regulator warned investors against investing in digital or e-gold products, stating that such instruments fall outside its regulatory framework
SEBI's response, which has yet to be made public, will say that Jane Street's appeal represents a delaying tactic by the US trading giant, one of the sources told Reuters
Sebi chief says India could see its investor base double in three to five years, backed by strong economic fundamentals, rising household participation and a regulatory push for safer market access
The Reserve Bank of India has already put in place a detailed fraud risk management framework for all regulated entities
Pandey says new disclosure rules for Sebi staff and board aim to boost trust
The bench asked the Centre, the amicus curiae and Sebi to respond to the prayers made in the application by the Sahara firm
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed 240 million unique investor accounts in November, just a year after breaching the 200-million mark
Sebi has proposed amendments to tackle lock-in issues for pledged pre-IPO shares and replace the abridged prospectus with simpler offer document summary to help retail investors make informed decision
The moves come in a year when foreign investors have pulled out nearly $17 billion from Indian equities and the economy faces pressure from high tariffs
A Sebi committee led by former vigilance chief Pratyush Sinha has proposed mandatory asset disclosures, tighter investment rules, and an ethics oversight system for top officials to prevent conflicts
Following Sebi's warning that digital gold lies outside its regulatory scope, fintechs are facing scrutiny over vault practices, investor safety, and KYC compliance
'Safety must come before convenience,' say experts, urging investors to rethink unregulated digital gold after SEBI's latest caution
Market regulator's platform allows investors to track progress in finding solution to grievance
The development marks a potential step towards tightening governance norms at the regulator. The report was handed over at Sebi Bhavan in Mumbai on November 10, Sebi said in a press release
InCred Holdings submits draft prospectus to Sebi for upcoming IPO launch
The cautionary statement came after Sebi observed that some online platforms have been promoting 'digital gold' or 'e-gold' products as an easy alternative to investing in physical gold
Currently, the company supports over 1,000 customers across India, the UAE, and Southeast Asia
Sebi's Kamlesh Chandra Varshney voiced concerns over inflated valuations in IPOs and corporate arrangements, urging stronger frameworks to protect minority shareholders and simplify compliance
Under the SLB mechanism, investors or institutions holding shares in their demat accounts can lend them to other market participants for a fee