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MDR reset: Flat ₹5 UPI fee on the table for capital-market transactions

Proposal needs Sebi representation, followed by RBI, govt nod

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

SC allows NSE-Sebi settlement in colo case, disposes of regulator's pleas

The settlement follows Sebi's acceptance of NSE's proposals to resolve proceedings arising from the co-location and dark fibre matters for around ₹1,492 crore

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files IPO papers, seeks ₹300 cr via fresh issue

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale by promoters and an investor, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Sebi to look into stock broker concerns over MDR on UPI transactions

Brokers in discussion with the market regulator as the charge raises operational cost

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

India's ₹86 trillion urban infrastructure push may spur municipal bonds

Sebi's proposal seeks to lower entry barriers for smaller towns as India faces an estimated ₹82-86 trillion funding requirement for urban infrastructure by FY31

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Arbitrage funds yet to warm up to Sebi's 1% leeway for CAS exposure

Sebi had eased rules for arbitrage funds in a bid to boost participation from the ₹3 trillion mutual fund category in the CAS

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

Kamlesh Chandra Varshney gets extension as Sebi whole-time member

Varshney will continue as a whole-time member of the market regulator until August 4, 2029, when he turns 65, or until further orders, whichever is earlier

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

Sebi bars broker and related entity for cross-segment price manipulation

Sebi alleges the entities used single-stock futures and options to manipulate prices, bars six from the market and orders Rs 28.12 crore in wrongful gains to be impounded.

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

FPI onboarding set to get faster, mkt regulator Sebi push gains ground

Citi has become the first designated depository participant to launch a five-day fast-track registration process for foreign portfolio investors

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Sebi proposes stronger tech resilience norms for exchanges, depositories

The proposed framework seeks to shorten disaster recovery drills to at least four hours while strengthening operational resilience and data recovery requirements

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

Getting equity derivatives right

Retail participation has moderated, but questions around suitability, market resilience and the dominance of short-term trading remain

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Traders back Sebi's CAS revamp, favour gradual move to blended VWAP

On timings, Sebi has proposed either extending continuous trading to 3:30 pm with CAS and derivatives trading till 3:45 pm, or an earlier window ending continuous trading at 3:15 pm

Updated On: 13 Sep 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Sebi proposes changes to derivatives settlement, closing auction timings

The regulator has floated two expiry-day settlement methodologies, two alternatives for market timings and changes to order cancellation and Iceberg orders during CAS

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 1:02 PM IST

Initial liquidity issues with CAS seen across global markets: Sebi chief

Says AI can help the regulator shift to 'proactive' monitoring from 'periodic' monitoring; Sebi is also set to propose changes to the closing auction framework

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Sebi launches Demat 2.0 pilot for tokenised corporate bonds using DLT

Three companies have issued tokenised bonds worth Rs 1,025 crore so far; the pilot will test issuance, holding, trading and settlement using distributed ledger technology

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

Net SIP inflows surge to record ₹2 trillion in FY26 despite closures

Despite higher SIP account closures amid market turbulence, net inflows accounted for 56 per cent of gross SIP investments of Rs 3.5 trillion in FY26

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

Sebi proposes easier director eligibility, norms for key MII officials

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for directors on governing boards of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), along with standard qualification and experience norms for key officials such as chief technology officers and chief information security officers. In its consultation paper, the regulator said the proposals are aimed at strengthening the governance of MIIs, which include stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories. Sebi said MIIs faced practical difficulties finding suitable candidates, especially for public interest director positions, due to existing restrictions. These rules often disqualify expert candidates from joining an MII board if they are directors at any company even remotely linked to a stockbroker or trading member. Under the proposed changes, Sebi said the existing exemption available to directors of public sector banks and financial institutions would be extended to directors of companies with

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

SC sends Vedanta buyback fraud case back to SAT for fresh examination

The Supreme Court asked SAT to reconsider Sebi's fraud allegations against Vedanta, citing discrepancies in trading data and contradictions in the regulator's investigation

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

JPMorgan, Jane Street probes show India scrutinising Wall Street traders

Sebi has signaled internally that it is getting more proactive in examining transactions by domestic and international traders as part of an effort to protect retail investors

Updated On: 09 Sep 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

India's first tokenised bond: What changes when debt moves to blockchain

Tokenisation changes how ownership and settlement are recorded, potentially allowing the bond and digital money to move together in a single transaction

Updated On: 08 Sep 2026 | 9:46 AM IST