Page 6 - Latest Updates on SEBI
SAT rejects FPIs' appeals on warrants, upholds Sebi's disclosure mandate
The tribunal upheld Sebi's disclosure circular requiring FPIs to reveal ownership structures to the ultimate beneficiary level, rejecting appeals by Elara and Vespera Funds
 "SAT rejects FPIs' appeals on warrants, upholds Sebi's disclosure mandate")
Sebi considers easing re-KYC, modifications for NRIs through geo-tagging
Under the proposed norms, through an app, it will be ensured that the GPS location captured by the intermediary matches that of the country given in the client's proof of address
 "Sebi considers easing re-KYC, modifications for NRIs through geo-tagging")
Sebi mulls uniform process for opening MF folios, first investments
Under the new proposal, first-time investments in newly created MF folios can only be made after KYC verification is completed by the KYC Registration Agency (KRA)
 "Sebi mulls uniform process for opening MF folios, first investments")
Mutual funds seek Sebi nod for global expansion, wider business play
Industry wants flexibility to expand globally, enter allied segments like wealth mgmt, advisory
 "Mutual funds seek Sebi nod for global expansion, wider business play")
Flipkart-backed Shadowfax gains regulatory approval for IPO in India
Logistics firm clears Sebi hurdle to launch offering estimated at up to ₹2,500 crore; updated draft prospectus expected soon as company targets valuation near ₹8,500 crore
 "Flipkart-backed Shadowfax gains regulatory approval for IPO in India")
UTI AMC shares slide as profit halves; RBL Bank surges 9% on NBD deal
Shares of UTI Asset Management Company slipped up to 10 per cent after its Q2 profit halved due to one-time pension-related expenses and weaker income
 "UTI AMC shares slide as profit halves; RBL Bank surges 9% on NBD deal")
Sebi proposes easing transfer, demat norms for pre-2019 securities
Sebi proposes fresh window for transfer of pre-2019 physical securities and plans to scrap the Letter of Confirmation system to simplify demat procedures for investors
ARCIL set to go public as Sebi clears IPO plan of India's oldest ARC
SBI and Avenue Capital-backed ARCIL to offer 105 million shares in an IPO through an offer for sale; IIFL, IDBI Capital, and JM Financial to manage the issue
 "ARCIL set to go public as Sebi clears IPO plan of India's oldest ARC")
Calcutta Stock Exchange may mark its last Diwali ahead of voluntary exit
With Sebi reviewing its voluntary exit application, the 117-year-old Calcutta Stock Exchange is preparing for its final Diwali as a bourse before transforming into a holding firm
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Sebi proposes measures to ease dematerialisation, transfer of old shares
In its consultation paper, Sebi proposed to temporarily relax rules to allow the transfer of such old shares, even though they are in physical form
India's green shift to create jobs but skills gap a concern: Ratul Puri
Initiatives like the Skill Council for Green Jobs and the Green Skill Development Programme have trained approximately one million candidates so fara number below the expected demand
 "India's green shift to create jobs but skills gap a concern: Ratul Puri")
Insider trading in IEX stock: Sebi investigation traverses new ground
The ₹173-crore order stands out as Sebi's largest and fastest insider trading enforcement, potentially widening scrutiny to senior CERC officials over policy-linked leaks
Insider trading in IEX stock: CERC starts probe, sends 3 officials on leave
We have taken immediate cognizance of the alleged insider trading related to market coupling, says CERC
Sebi aims to boost institutional participation in commodity markets
The regulator had said in August it was also considering extending equity derivatives contract tenures and limiting who can trade
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Duroflex files DRHP for IPO, aims to raise ₹183-cr via fresh issue
Duroflex IPO comprises a fresh issue worth ₹183 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 22.56 million shares
 "Duroflex files DRHP for IPO, aims to raise ₹183-cr via fresh issue")
Sebi extends deadline to Jan 2026 for angel funds to disclose allocation
In September, the regulatory framework for angel funds was revised under AIF (alternative investment fund) norms
Sebi alleges insider trading in Indian Energy Exchange derivatives
Sebi's move underscores intensifying enforcement around derivatives activity in the world's largest equity options market by contracts traded
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Sebi orders ₹173 cr disgorgement from 8 entities for IEX insider trading
Individuals got price-sensitive information before announcement from high-ranking CERC officials
Sebi chief urges public interest directors to strengthen governance at MIIs
Speaking at the Public Interest Directors Conclave, the Sebi chairman said that the role of PIDs will increase in significance and will also be under increased scrutiny
Sebi chief urges public interest directors to strengthen MII governance
Speaking at the Public Interest Directors Conclave 2025, Pandey emphasised that MIIs must ensure all interventions made by PIDs during board meetings are appropriately recorded
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