Khushboo Tiwari

Investment advisors seek graded compliance, ad-code relaxations from Sebi

Investment advisors have urged Sebi to ease ad-code rules and introduce graded compliance, arguing uniform regulations hurt smaller players and limit the sector's growth

Street signs: WhatsApp leaks test insider controls, NSE IPO buzz picks up

From WhatsApp leaks testing insider trading controls to Sebi's regulatory review push and revived hopes for an NSE IPO, key signals emerge from Dalal Street

Groww faces proxy advisory pushback over Esop, board nomination proposals

The stockbroker is seeking shareholder approval for amendments to the ESOP scheme and rights for founders to appoint directors to the board

Sebi proposes simplification, ease of compliance for stock exchanges

Apart from specifying timelines for the submission of auditor certificates, the regulator has also proposed clarity on market-making guidelines in the cash market segment

Sebi eases framework for brokers on tech glitches; 5 IPOs get green signal

The market regulator on Friday simplified the accreditation process for investors for alternative investment funds

BofA gets show-cause notice from Sebi for alleged insider trading

Sebi issues show-cause notice to Bank of America over alleged insider trading lapses linked to Aditya Birla Sun Life's 2024 stake sale

Sebi proposes 30-day lag for using price data for educational purposes

The market regulator has, at several intervals, issued frameworks on the usage of price data in a bid to prevent the proliferation of online gaming platforms, apps and websites

Stockbroker rules' revamp likely to broaden cross-regulator scope

Separate business units, sandbox timelines part of proposed changes

AIF industry seeks tax parity for private credit funds in Budget

India's AIF industry urges tax parity for private credit funds and clearer rules for Category III AIFs in the upcoming Union Budget to ensure fair treatment and reduce disputes

Securities market code: Sebi ex-chief warns of investor focus dilution

Former Sebi chief M Damodaran warns the securities market code may dilute investor protection, rely on delegated legislation, and create a top-heavy regulator

Sebi working on technology roadmap for stock exchanges, other MIIs

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is planning a working group for a technology roadmap for market infrastructure institutions and is developing new AI tools for supervision

IFSCA seeks vast changes to develop commodity trading hub at GIFT-IFSC

IFSCA has proposed regulatory changes to notify commodity trading as a financial product and deepen participation at GIFT-IFSC to position it as a global commodities hub

Sebi bars 26 individuals, imposes ₹1.85 cr penalty in SME stock case

In a 142-page order, the market regulator has also directed disgorgement of over Rs 98.78 lakh identified as illegal gains and imposed a penalty of Rs 1.85 crore on the individuals

Sebi's Mumbai space quest ends, MMRDA allots BKC plot for expansion

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had been on the lookout for a land parcel to ramp up its operations, overseeing India's fast-expanding securities market, for a while now

Street signs: Ola Electric slides, bourses talk tie-up, Sebi plans revamps

Ola Electric's volatile stock, rising competition among exchanges, and Sebi's push to simplify regulations shaped a turbulent week for Indian markets

New market code may constrain Sebi funding; ombudsman plan needs clarity

Greater clarity is also needed on the proposed Ombudsperson to resolve investor complaints, experts feel

Sebi plans measures to ease commodities market, boost participation

Engaging with the government to resolve GST-relate issues, says Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

SAT to hear Avadhut Sathe appeal against Sebi's interim order on Jan 9

SAT will hear on January 9, 2026, Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy's appeal against Sebi's interim order impounding Rs 546 crore and barring it from the market

Securities laws set for reset as FM introduces Bill for unified code

The Code also attempts to decriminalise certain violations which are procedural or technical in nature into civil penalties

Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy approaches SAT against Sebi order

In an order issued on December 4, the market regulator alleged that ASTA was running unregistered investment advisory and research analyst services in the name of stock market education