Khushboo Tiwari

Sebi has revised the closing auction session framework, adopting the last 30-minute VWAP for derivatives settlement and changing trading hours from December 7, 2026.

Sebi seeks to include insurance and bank deposit details in consolidated account statements to give investors a comprehensive view of their financial assets

Sebi whole-time member Sandip Pradhan said regulation of private markets will increasingly need to be proportionate, data-driven and risk-based as the sector expands

Rajesh Mehta remains barred from dealing in Rajesh Exports securities as Sebi examines financial disclosures, subsidiary consolidation and alleged related-party fund routing.

Sebi proposes halving the minimum SME IPO application value to Rs 1 lakh, raising the operating profit threshold and easing offer-for-sale restrictions for institutional investors

Investments by operational units double in a quarter to nearly $500 million as of June

Sebi proposes mandatory monitoring agencies for all issuances, with stock exchanges empowered to levy fines and freeze promoters' demat accounts for persistent non-cooperation

IPO-bound companies can increase or decrease fresh issue sizes by up to 50 per cent without filing fresh draft offer documents, provided the main objective of the issue remains unchanged

Only four qualified stock brokers have joined the PaRRVA platform so far, while several industry players have raised concerns over high costs and limited adoption

The regulator is also working to simplify digital onboarding for persons resident outside India (PROIs), allowing them to access Indian markets without requiring their physical presence

Jane Street seeks order logs and counterparty details to defend itself in the market manipulation case, while Sebi argues that it has disclosed all material relied upon so far

NCDEX is expected to revive its agricultural indices in the next two quarters, with guar and spice offerings planned as it prepares to expand into the equity market

Demat account holders will get a consolidated view of investments and bank deposits from January 1, while RBI also plans interoperability among account aggregators

The tribunal asks Sebi to specify material shared beyond its legal obligations as Jane Street seeks trading data and other documents; the hearing continues on Thursday.

Sebi told SAT that Jane Street has received sufficient material to answer manipulation allegations and should explain its trading conduct instead of seeking more documents

Project Jagrook will take financial literacy to rural areas and educational institutions, while cautioning investors against anonymous tips and exaggerated return claims

US-based tech firm's promoter track record and governance face closer regulatory scrutiny

FIA, a global body of traders and exchanges, favours the 30-minute CTS-VWAP option and continuous trading till 3:30 pm

NSE plans an app and wider collection-centre network to boost electronic gold receipts, which have seen muted trading since their launch

Regulators are working to make FPI registration faster and digital, streamline KYC and facilitate bond indices as foreign investor access to Indian markets expands