Page 7 - Latest Updates on SEBI
No regulatory gap, guardrails needed to protect investors: Sebi official
In the past, valuation concerns have been raised by many stakeholders, especially in cases of new-age or digital companies like Nykaa or Paytm's IPOs
 "No regulatory gap, guardrails needed to protect investors: Sebi official")
Sebi plans more IPO reforms, streamlining share pledge norms & disclosures
Sebi is preparing new reforms to ease IPO processes, including simplified share pledge rules, rationalised offer documents, and stronger corporate governance standards
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Algo trading: Trade with multiple stop-losses, strict risk control limits
When selecting an algo, factor in not just the returns but also the costs incurred while trading
 "Algo trading: Trade with multiple stop-losses, strict risk control limits")
Sebi reaches out to social media to check fraudulent investment activities
Sebi has expressed its support for the recommendations made by IOSCO and has urged major online platforms to act swiftly to address the growing challenges of investor fraud
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Sebi proposes wider certification framework for market professionals
Sebi proposes major revamp of its certification framework, widening eligibility, introducing long-term NISM courses, and tightening exemptions to curb misuse
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Sebi expands IPO anchor book to 40% to boost institutional participation
Additionally, the regulator has increased the number of anchor investors allowed for IPOs with an anchor portion above ₹250 crore, by raising the existing limit from 10 to 15 per ₹250 crore
Sebi open to raising cap on fees paid by mutual funds to brokerages
Sebi had proposed changes to mutual fund fee structures late last month to make them more transparent and to reduce costs for investors
Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr
Equity deployment by mutual funds drops sharply as inflows moderate and fund managers turn cautious amid rising valuations and profit booking
 "Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr")
Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls amid rise in algo, HFT trading
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warns that as algorithmic and high-frequency trading grow, intermediaries must balance speed with safety, ensure compliance, and protect investor trust
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NSE sets aside ₹1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases ahead of long-awaited IPO
NSE, the world's most active derivatives exchange, has been embroiled in litigation with the Securities and Exchange Board of India since 2019
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ED raids Mumbai sites linked to Varanium Cloud IPO fraud worth Rs 40 crore
The Enforcement Directorate raided multiple Mumbai locations linked to Varanium Cloud and its promoter Harshavardhan Sabale in a ₹40-crore money laundering case tied to its 2022 IPO.
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MCX outage: Sebi chief expresses displeasure over repeated problems
The Sebi SOP (standard operating procedure) has laid out action to be taken in detail after such an instance, he said
SIFs: Bridging the gap in modern day investing to unlock potential
SIFs bridge the gap between traditional mutual funds and high-ticket investment vehicles like Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
 "SIFs: Bridging the gap in modern day investing to unlock potential")
Leaner Bank Nifty on Sebi's new menu: A big-bank diet feeds a $1.5 bn churn
Sebi's weight-watching exercise caps HDFC and ICICI at 20%; smaller lenders get a larger slice
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Shadowfax seeks ₹2,000 crore in IPO as India's e-commerce deliveries surge
The Flipkart-backed logistics firm will use proceeds to expand infrastructure and branding after processing over 436 million orders in FY25
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Sebi likely to fine MCX over four-hour trading halt outage: Report
SEBI is concerned about the delay in identifying the cause for the trading halt and could direct MCX to improve its system capacity, the sources said
Investor awareness becomes more important than ever: Ananth Narayan G
Outgoing Sebi member Ananth Narayan reflects on his tenure, calls for greater practitioner participation in regulation, and explains the fine balance between reform and overreach
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Sebi chief stresses responsible tech use, stronger market resilience
Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Pandey said technology would continue to redefine market functioning - from algorithmic trading to investment decisions
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FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey
Sebi chief outlines reforms in IPOs, F&O, and cybersecurity, stressing trust, technology, and calibrated regulation over new powers
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Need more practitioners in Sebi to reduce errors, says Ananth Narayan G
At BFSI Insight Summit 2025, former Sebi WTM Ananth Narayan G said the markets regulator needs more practitioners in policy roles to balance expertise and depth to reduce regulatory missteps
 "Need more practitioners in Sebi to reduce errors, says Ananth Narayan G")
