Page 9 - Latest Updates on SEBI
IFSCA panel proposes mortgage Reits, tax parity and dual listing
Report supports development of securitisation markets, norms for regulatory parity
 "IFSCA panel proposes mortgage Reits, tax parity and dual listing")
Sebi tightens code of conduct for board members on conflict of interest
Sebi has introduced a stricter governance framework for board members, tightening norms on conflicts of interest, disclosures, recusals, investments and post-retirement restrictions
 "Sebi tightens code of conduct for board members on conflict of interest")
Jana SFB posts 52% jump in Q1 profit supported by healthy asset growth
Jana Small Finance Bank reported a 52 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit, aided by higher net interest income, robust loan growth and an expanding secured loan portfolio
 "Jana SFB posts 52% jump in Q1 profit supported by healthy asset growth")
95% of Indian listed firms use dark patterns: How regulators are responding
Dark patterns continue to influence online consumer decisions, with a study finding 95% of listed firms use them. Sebi and Irdai are stepping up action to curb deceptive practices
 "95% of Indian listed firms use dark patterns: How regulators are responding")
RBI proposes one-time nod for MFs, insurers to raise bank stakes
The central bank has proposed a one-time approval mechanism for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to acquire major shareholding in banks, replacing repeated approvals
 "RBI proposes one-time nod for MFs, insurers to raise bank stakes")
SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others
Supreme Court upholds Sebi's findings against Kotak AMC in the Essel FMP case, citing regulatory lapses and compliance failures
 "SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others")
Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data
The IPO market, where companies typically sell shares to the public for the first time, raised a record ₹1.8 trillion in FY26 through 112 different companies on the mainboard of the stock exchanges
 "Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data")
Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules
The market regulator mandates a two-year cooling-off period for former employees representing any client
 "Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules")
SIF AUM jumps 29% to ₹17,858 cr in Jun, hybrid strategies hold 72% share
Hybrid investment strategies led growth in Specialised Investment Funds as monthly inflows nearly tripled, while mutual funds and SIPs also recorded strong investor participation in June
 "SIF AUM jumps 29% to ₹17,858 cr in Jun, hybrid strategies hold 72% share")
Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India
"Video KYC is blocked for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses outside India. we are seeing how to mitigate risks & open it up," said a Finmin official
 "Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India")
Tonbo Imaging, Zetwerk, 2 others get Sebi approval to float IPOs
The market regulator approved four IPO proposals, paving the way for companies in defence, retail, manufacturing and metals to tap the public markets
 "Tonbo Imaging, Zetwerk, 2 others get Sebi approval to float IPOs")
Nearly 210 newage firms ready for public markets in next two years: Redseer
Redseer projects nearly 210 new-age firms will be ready for IPOs over the next two years, with listed companies' market capitalisation expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030
 "Nearly 210 newage firms ready for public markets in next two years: Redseer")
SAT adjourns hearing on pleas by FPIs named in Hindenburg report to July 15
While the FPIs sought adjourned, the counsel for Sebi argued that the delay was impacting the ongoing investigations
 "SAT adjourns hearing on pleas by FPIs named in Hindenburg report to July 15")
Sebi eyes fresh wave of reforms for SMEs, aims to cut capital-raising costs
Sebi is considering a second round of SME reforms, including lower capital-raising costs, a delisting framework and wider access to the listing ecosystem
 "Sebi eyes fresh wave of reforms for SMEs, aims to cut capital-raising costs")
Sebi bars 19 from trading in Osiajee Texfab for alleged market fraud
Market regulator alleges coordinated trades and misleading disclosures fuelled an unjustified surge in Osiajee Texfab's share price
 "Sebi bars 19 from trading in Osiajee Texfab for alleged market fraud")
Delhi HC: NSE chief falls within ambit of PC Act; Ramkrishna plea dismissed
The Delhi High Court held that the National Stock Exchange performs functions involving significant public interest and upheld the sanction granted for Chitra Ramkrishna's prosecution
 "Delhi HC: NSE chief falls within ambit of PC Act; Ramkrishna plea dismissed")
Bombay HC sets aside ACB order directing FIR against former Sebi officials
The Bombay High Court has quashed an ACB court order directing registration of an FIR against former Sebi officials, citing the absence of a cognisable offence
 "Bombay HC sets aside ACB order directing FIR against former Sebi officials")
Zostel asks Sebi to scrutinise Oyo's IPO disclosures over legal dispute
Zostel has urged Sebi to review Oyo's IPO disclosures, alleging incomplete and misleading references to their long-running legal dispute before the public issue
 "Zostel asks Sebi to scrutinise Oyo's IPO disclosures over legal dispute")
New derivatives tied to Nifty index designed for FPI get Sebi nod
NSE gets regulatory approval for foreign investor-focused derivatives as India seeks to deepen market access and revive overseas flows
 "New derivatives tied to Nifty index designed for FPI get Sebi nod")
Sebi notifies changes to FPI regulations, mandates fee payment in INR
Sebi has shifted FPI and FVCI fee payments to a rupee-denominated structure, revised registration charges and custodian fees, and notified new intraday borrowing norms for mutual funds
 "Sebi notifies changes to FPI regulations, mandates fee payment in INR")