Page 8 - Latest Updates on SEBI
Sebi launches recruitment drive for 110 Grade A officer positions
There are 56 posts in the General stream, 22 for Information Technology, 20 for Legal, 4 for Research, 3 for Official Language, 2 for Engineering (Electrical) and 3 for Engineering (Civil)
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Confidence of foreign investors in India remains strong, says Sebi chief
At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India's financial markets are growing stronger with transparency, reforms, and wider investor participation
 "Confidence of foreign investors in India remains strong, says Sebi chief")
Sebi increases Bank Nifty stocks to 14 from 12, caps top stock's weight
As per the new rules, the index must include a minimum of 14 constituents, compared with the current 12, while the weight of the top constituent will be capped at 20% - down from 33% presently.
 "Sebi increases Bank Nifty stocks to 14 from 12, caps top stock's weight")
Sebi bars Gretex from merchant banking for 21 days over IPO lapse
Gretex failed to verify and disclose that nearly 40 per cent of the IPO proceeds were proposed to be used as a deposit for renting an office premises that was still under construction
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Groww seeks valuation of ₹61,700 cr in IPO; sets price band ₹95-100/share
The digital investment platform's IPO will open on November 4, with Tiger Global and Peak XV Partners set to pare holdings amid a boom in retail participation
 "Groww seeks valuation of ₹61,700 cr in IPO; sets price band ₹95-100/share")
Sebi permits IAs to offer paid second opinion to client on assets
The move is aimed at making business easier for IAs and giving investors more flexibility to seek professional opinions
Sebi sets timelines for derivatives rollout on Bankex, BankNifty, FinNifty
In its circular, Sebi said stock exchanges must adjust the composition and weights of existing non-benchmark indices
Sebi extends timeline for QSBs to implement optional T+0 settlement cycle
This came after Sebi considered the challenges highlighted by QSBs in ensuring timely readiness of systems by November 1 and had requested to extend the same for ensuring smooth implementation
Sebi's cost-cap plan threatens to erode mutual fund, broker earnings
Asset managers, wealth firms slump amid talk of lower TER, brokerage limits
boAt parent files updated DRHP with Sebi; cuts issue size to ₹1,500 crore
Imagine Marketing, parent company of boAt, has reduced its initial public offering (IPO) size to ₹1,500 crore from the earlier ₹2,000 crore
 "boAt parent files updated DRHP with Sebi; cuts issue size to ₹1,500 crore")
Nuvama, HDFC AMC tank upto 9% today; why are capital market stocks falling?
Sebi has released a consultation paper on overhauling the mutual fund regulations to simplify the rules and reduce costs for investors
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Sebi seeks details after MCX hit by four-hour outage, probe underway
Trading at MCX was delayed by four hours due to a technical glitch, marking the second disruption in four months and raising questions over the exchange's systems
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Beauty parade in full swing as Reliance shortlists bankers for Jio IPO
RIL to finalise bankers for Jio Platforms' IPO by year-end; listing expected in first half of 2026, likely to be India's biggest at around $6 billion; recalibrates Russian oil imports amid US sanction
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GIFT Nifty contracts hit record open interest; Advent sells 2% in ABCL
GIFT Nifty hits record $21.23 billion open interest; Advent sells 2% in Aditya Birla Capital for ₹1,628 crore; Sebi plans simpler, more transparent mutual fund fee structure
 "GIFT Nifty contracts hit record open interest; Advent sells 2% in ABCL")
Best & brightest at BFSI Summit: India's biggest finance event returns
From October 29 to October 31, the summit will feature keynotes, fireside chats, and panels on policy, digital banking, insurance, and AI in finance
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Sebi mulls incentives for select investors in debt public issues
Issuers may offer higher coupon rates or price discounts to retail, women, senior citizens, and armed forces personnel under Sebi's proposal to deepen market participation
Sebi proposes simplified rules for high-value debt listed entities
In a consultation paper floated on Monday, the regulator also proposed measures to ease compliance requirements for such entities
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Five firms, including Milky Mist and Curefoods, get Sebi IPO approval
All five companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers with Sebi between May and July, obtained its observations during October 14 to 24, the update showed
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Milky Mist gets Sebi nod for ₹2,035 crore IPO, largest in dairy sector
The Tamil Nadu-based dairy brand plans to use IPO proceeds for debt repayment, expansion of its Perundurai plant, and strengthening its premium FMCG portfolio
Sebi puts Vedanta Group's Sterlite Electric public listing on hold
The company, part of mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Group, filed draft papers for the IPO in early October
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