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As Sebi's deadline looms, FPIs seek extension to liquidate assets
Deadline to not have holdings beyond specified thresholds ends on Monday
 "As Sebi's deadline looms, FPIs seek extension to liquidate assets")
Congress launches fresh attack on Sebi chief Buch over rental income
Party alleges Buch received Rs 2.16 cr in rental income from an entity affiliated with a firm under Sebi probe
 "Congress launches fresh attack on Sebi chief Buch over rental income")
Wockhardt falls 5% after Congress alleges Sebi head of conflict of interest
This came after the Congress party accused Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of a conflict of interest involving the pharmaceutical firm Wockhardt
 "Wockhardt falls 5% after Congress alleges Sebi head of conflict of interest")
Congress levels fresh conflict of interest charges against Sebi chief Buch
Congress asks why PM Narendra Modi is not acting
 "Congress levels fresh conflict of interest charges against Sebi chief Buch")
Sebi to tighten derivative rules to increase barriers despite pushback
'The regulator believes that this warrants additional measures both for small investor protection and for ensuring continued systemic stability,' the source added
 "Sebi to tighten derivative rules to increase barriers despite pushback")
Performance of regulatory bodies, railway subsidies under PAC scanner
The PAC is responsible for auditing the revenue and the expenditure of the government
 "Performance of regulatory bodies, railway subsidies under PAC scanner")
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee likely to summon Sebi chief Buch
The PAC will probe the allegations against the Sebi chief and also ask her and other officials from the ministries of finance and corporate affairs to appear before the committee
 "Parliament's Public Accounts Committee likely to summon Sebi chief Buch")
Cong demands independent inquiry into allegations against Sebi chief
The opposition party said only an objective, independent inquiry with the Sebi Chairperson Buch stepping aside was needed until then can restore trust and confidence in India's stock markets
Sebi sets up new expert group of 22 members on listing obligations
Committee headed by former RBI deputy governor will advice regulator on corporate governance, harmonisation of listing and post-listing obligations
 "Sebi sets up new expert group of 22 members on listing obligations")
A section of Sebi staff protests, seeks Madhabi Puri Buch's resignation
Sources said the employees held a meeting with the whole-time members to convey their concerns over the 'distorted picture' painted by Sebi's press release
 "A section of Sebi staff protests, seeks Madhabi Puri Buch's resignation")
350 mn sq ft office space worth $60 bn to get SM-Reit listing by 2026: CBRE
Real estate consultant CBRE on Thursday released its report titled, 'Navigating the SM Reit Landscape - A Look at Regulations and Implications'
 "350 mn sq ft office space worth $60 bn to get SM-Reit listing by 2026: CBRE")
Demat accounts surge past 171 mn, helped by investor interest in IPOs
There has been an average addition of 4 mn accounts monthly since 2024
 "Demat accounts surge past 171 mn, helped by investor interest in IPOs")
Sebi may notify tighter F&O norms soon; aims to curb investor losses
New rules likely to be issued without taking it up with the board
 "Sebi may notify tighter F&O norms soon; aims to curb investor losses")
Sebi rebuts allegations of employee mistreatment, improper work culture
In a press release, the regulator stated that its junior employees were misinformed about automatic promotions and being underpaid despite having a cost-to-company of Rs 34 lakh per annum
 "Sebi rebuts allegations of employee mistreatment, improper work culture")
Upcoming IPO alert: DAM Capital Advisors files DRHP with Sebi; details
DAM Capital Advisors has revealed that its initial public offering comprises an offer for sale of up to 3.206 crore shares of the company
 "Upcoming IPO alert: DAM Capital Advisors files DRHP with Sebi; details")
SAT adjourns hearing on Zee's plea against Sebi on fund diversion matter
Plea on alleged fund diversion matter may now be heard later in September
 "SAT adjourns hearing on Zee's plea against Sebi on fund diversion matter")
Mkt regulator Sebi enhances 'ease of doing' business for foreign investors
The market regulator is also working to make regulations 'light-touch' for those FPIs which only invest in government securities or are sovereign funds
 "Mkt regulator Sebi enhances 'ease of doing' business for foreign investors")
Cong seeks more clarity from ICICI Bank, Madhabi Buch on retiral payouts
Congress leader Pawan Khera also asked why ICICI Bank covered the tax deducted at source for Puri Buch's employee stock ownership plan (Esop)
Sebi working on simplified rules for foreigners investing in govt bonds
Foreign investment in Indian government bonds has risen sharply since September 2023, when J.P. Morgan announced the inclusion of India in its debt indexes
 "Sebi working on simplified rules for foreigners investing in govt bonds")
Sebi cancels registration of 39 stock brokers: What investors must know
The brokers and participants affected were found not to be meeting the required registration conditions
 "Sebi cancels registration of 39 stock brokers: What investors must know")