Khushboo Tiwari

Khushboo Tiwari

Khushboo Tiwari is a special correspondent with Business Standard. She reports on the capital markets, regulatory developments at Sebi and IFSCA, market intermediaries, and legal matters involving corporate houses. Earlier, she worked in broadcast news for over five years. In her free time, she prefers to paint, sketch, trek, and catch up on on her reading and writing. Tiwari likes to explore off-beat places and learn new languages. She is a post-graduate from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).

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Sebi bars Viresh Joshi from mkts for 7 years in Axis MF front-running case

Sebi bars former Axis Mutual Fund chief dealer Viresh Joshi for seven years and imposes a Rs 3 crore penalty in the final order on the front-running case

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Debt issuances propel June fund mobilisation to record ₹3.15 trillion

Total fund mobilisation surged 122 per cent month on month to a record ₹3.15 trillion in June as debt issuances more than offset subdued IPO activity

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

IFSCA proposes framework for unclaimed deposits in GIFT IFSC banking units

Draft scheme proposes a dedicated fund to manage unclaimed deposits, settle depositor claims and strengthen depositor education as banking activity expands in GIFT IFSC

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Sebi proposes reforms to online dispute resolution framework for markets

The regulator has proposed shifting dispute handling to market infrastructure institutions, reducing timelines and strengthening investor protection measures

Updated On: 23 Jul 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Exchanges gear up for new closing auction mechanism from August 3

Mock trading is under way as exchanges prepare for the phased rollout of the closing auction session to determine closing prices for derivative-linked stocks

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 9:01 PM IST

RBI proposes easier FDI compliance regime, seeks public comments

Regulator proposes greater operational flexibility

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

FPI inflows resume in July; metals, consumer services among top buys

Sectors including automobiles & auto components and capital goods see outflows

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

NSE plans new volatility index with revised methodology; pilot launch soon

NSE had launched India Vix futures in 2014 but discontinued them in 2017 because of low liquidity and participation

Updated On: 20 Jul 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Sebi imposes ₹1 crore penalty on CDSL for alleged cybersecurity lapses

The order added that the interconnectedness and interdependency of the depositories pose broader implications for cyber risk

Updated On: 20 Jul 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

IFSCA plans wider distribution of funds, to expand eligible jurisdictions

IFSCA proposes widening eligible jurisdictions for fund distribution in GIFT IFSC, allowing retail investors access to a broader range of global investment products

Updated On: 19 Jul 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Street signs: WTM slot opens, street hopeful of SMC & fund manager effect

DEA begins the search for IFSCA's first whole-time member as markets await the Securities Markets Code Bill and track fresh bets by marquee fund managers

Updated On: 19 Jul 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

Sebi flags 'Boss Scam', cautions companies against CEO impersonation fraud

Sebi noted that perpetrators are increasingly deploying advanced techniques such as deepfake voice cloning and AI-generated video calls to impersonate company heads

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

MSCI India review may bring $2.3 billion inflows, add up to 12 stocks

Adani Green, Adani Energy Solutions and Groww are among the likely entrants, while Astral and SBI Cards face possible exclusion in MSCI's August index review

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict

High market volatility, strained household budgets likely factors

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

SAT adjourns FPI appeals after Sebi raises maintainability objections

The Securities Appellate Tribunal deferred to August 3 the hearing on appeals by five foreign portfolio investors after Sebi questioned the maintainability of their pleas

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

IFSCA panel proposes mortgage Reits, tax parity and dual listing

Report supports development of securitisation markets, norms for regulatory parity

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

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

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

IFSCA proposes direct listing at Gift City without a public offer

Criteria include eligibility thresholds, disclosure requirements, price discovery mechanisms

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

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

Updated On: 13 Jul 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Street signs: Healthy GMP for SBI Funds Management ahead of IPO

SBI Funds Management's IPO debuts with a 17% GMP as ethical investing gains traction and SAT reinforces insider trading norms in key market developments

Updated On: 12 Jul 2026 | 9:37 PM IST