Securities And Exchange Board Of India

The market regulator mandates a two-year cooling-off period for former employees representing any client

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

Stock scam ‌scandals led India to develop strict requirements for its cash equities market, with rules tightened in the early 2000s and then again in the period 2017 to 2020

Markets regulator Sebi has begun the process of recruiting an executive director and has invited applications to fill the vacancy. Applications are invited for the post until July 25. The appointment of the executive director will be on a deputation or contractual basis for a period of three years, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a notice. As per the notice, candidates applying through the contract route are required to have qualifications, such as an MBA, CA, CS, LLB, or a postgraduate degree in economics, finance or another discipline Sebi considers relevant. The candidate applying for the position must have at least 20 years of experience dealing with securities market issues or special knowledge or experience in law, investigation, finance, economics and accountancy, among others. Eligible candidates from government organisations, public sector banks, and financial institutions may apply on deputation by routing their applications through their ...

AIF commitments rose to a record ₹16.94 trillion in FY26, while fund raises crossed ₹7 trillion for the first time despite recent geopolitical uncertainty

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday introduced a lighter certification framework for sales and non-core staff in investment advisory roles to ensure ease of doing business. The initiative streamlines requirements for employees managing client relations, thereby reducing the compliance burden on firms. "Based on the feedback from market participants and as a step towards ease of doing business, it has been decided to specify a lighter NISM certification module for PAIA, such as sales staff, relationship managers and other staff, who only perform sales and other non-core services," Sebi said in its circular. These staff have contacts with the client but are not directly associated or involved in investment advice-related aspects, it added. The regulator said, "PAIA who perform only sales and other non-core services, shall obtain certification from NISM by passing the 'NISM SeriesXXV-B'." PAIA, other than those who perform sales and other non-core services, will continue to obtain ..

The regulator may also consider reforms for agri-commodity derivatives, easier AIF approvals, and relaxed borrowing norms for mutual funds

The review extends Sebi's broader push to make market entry and exit less cumbersome, with startup listings and NRI know-your-customer rules also under focus

Capital markets are increasingly emerging as a core avenue for household savings and wealth creation in India, reflecting a structural shift in how Indians are investing and participating in the country's growth story, SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday. "Capital markets are increasingly becoming a core avenue for household savings and wealth creation," Pandey said at the ICICI Securities India Investor Conference 2026. On the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) regulations, the SEBI chief indicated that extensive deliberations are underway and a consultation paper will be released soon. However, he declined to specify a timeline. Pandey said India's economic rise is not only about higher growth numbers but also about the formalisation of the economy, financialisation of savings and growing trust in institutions. Highlighting the growing depth of Indian markets, Pandey said the country now has around 145 million investors in the securities market, with the investor

Market regulator Sebi has warned ICICI Bank for allowing an FPI to repatriate funds before completion of the committed retention period under the Voluntary Retention Route

Rajesh Exports shares hit a 5-per cent lower circuit after Sebi alleged ₹15.15 trillion revenue inflation and barred the company and promoter from the securities market

The Department of Economic Affairs has invited applications for two Sebi whole-time member positions as the tenure of two current members nears completion later this year

Capital markets regulator Sebi has barred seven individuals from securities markets for allegedly running a coordinated pump-and-dump scheme across social media platforms and making unlawful gains of over Rs 20.25 crore. Apart from the debarment, the regulator has also directed finfluencer Hemant Gupta and his sons, Rohan Gupta and Aniket Gupta, to immediately cease and desist from offering unregistered research analyst services or from portraying themselves as research analysts. In a 234-page interim order passed on May 22, Sebi alleged that Hemant, Rohan and Aniket acted as "Operators" who first accumulated positions in thinly traded SME stocks and later circulated bullish stock recommendations on social media platforms to inflate prices, before selling their holdings at a profit. Four other family members Sharon, Leana, Rajani and Purvangi Gupta allegedly facilitated the operation by allowing the use of their trading accounts or by executing trades on the operators' instruction

Market whispers: Sebi review, commodity trading complaints, and the large-cap reality check

SEBI whole-time member Amarjeet Singh on Saturday said the regulator is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) framework in consultation with industry body Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI) to "re-ignite growth" in the segment. Addressing the Wealth and Capital Market Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Singh said SEBI would soon float a consultation paper on the proposed reforms. "We are undertaking a comprehensive review of PMS and are engaged with APMI for consultations to re-ignite growth in this space. A consultation paper will be floated soon," Singh said. He also said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is currently in the consultation stage on issues related to donation, gifting and third-party payments in mutual funds, as the regulator seeks to balance investor convenience with anti-money laundering safeguards. SEBI's consultation paper issued on May 20 proposed a calibrated relaxation of

Advisory issued in light of geopolitical situation and energy conservation measures

The market regulator said clients of non-discretionary portfolio management services may pledge securities for loans if the decision is taken independently and for their own benefit

Sebi has proposed exempting research analysts from maintaining call records of interactions with institutional investors while retaining norms for retail clients

Effective regulation requires consultation, expertise, incentives, and institutional credibility

Regulator seeks to simplify compliance requirements, remove duplicative provisions and align derivatives rules with evolving market practices