 "Khushboo Tiwari")
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).
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).
Khushboo Tiwari
Government invites applications for two Whole-time members of Sebi
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
 "Government invites applications for two Whole-time members of Sebi")
Social stock exchanges set for boost as Centre tweaks CSR investment norms
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended CSR rules to allow companies to route funds through social stock exchanges, expanding funding options for eligible not-for-profit organisations
 "Social stock exchanges set for boost as Centre tweaks CSR investment norms")
Sebi fines Suzlon Energy, KMPs ₹29 crore for 'financial misreporting'
Sebi fined Suzlon Energy and key executives over alleged disclosure lapses that misrepresented the company's financial position and risks
 "Sebi fines Suzlon Energy, KMPs ₹29 crore for 'financial misreporting'")
Sebi explores tokenisation of corporate bonds for faster settlements
Regulator also plans bond ETFs, derivatives on corporate bond indices
 "Sebi explores tokenisation of corporate bonds for faster settlements")
Sebi plans to reinstate commodity derivatives market regulation department
Sebi plans to revive its Commodity Derivatives Market Regulation Department nearly five years after its merger with another division
 "Sebi plans to reinstate commodity derivatives market regulation department")
Sebi looks to plug gaps in options trading during market volatility
Proposal allows intraday introduction of fresh strike prices as markets swing
 "Sebi looks to plug gaps in options trading during market volatility")
Proprietary derivatives trading share shrinks after STT hike, shows data
Higher STT rates squeezed arbitrage margins in April, reducing proprietary trading activity in India's equity derivatives market
 "Proprietary derivatives trading share shrinks after STT hike, shows data")
Street signs: Rigging claims rock commodity trade, Blue chips & red faces
Market whispers: Sebi review, commodity trading complaints, and the large-cap reality check
 "Street signs: Rigging claims rock commodity trade, Blue chips & red faces")
Sebi allows employees to WFH, advises departments to defer conclaves
Advisory issued in light of geopolitical situation and energy conservation measures
Sebi bars 7 from markets for 'fraud' trades, directs ₹20 cr disgorgement
The individuals gained by manipulating prices in several stocks through recommendations on social media
British hedge fund Qube Research & Tech first to set up shop in GIFT SEZ
High-frequency trading firm to get tax sops on derivative trades
 "British hedge fund Qube Research & Tech first to set up shop in GIFT SEZ")
We still lack a robust climate risk hedging tool, says NCDEX chief
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange launched India's first rainfall-based weather derivatives contract to help businesses hedge monsoon-related risks
 "We still lack a robust climate risk hedging tool, says NCDEX chief")
Sebi's revised savings methodology boosts FY25 household savings ratio
The revised framework captures a wider range of securities market investments, leading to higher estimates of household financial savings and gross savings in FY25
Non-discretionary PMS clients can pledge securities held in demat: Sebi
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
SME IPO market rebounds in May despite slowdown in mainboard listings
SME IPO activity has rebounded in May despite subdued mainboard markets, supported by retail participation and improved quality of issuers
 "SME IPO market rebounds in May despite slowdown in mainboard listings")
Street signs: Tale of two mega floats, the long and short of it, and more
Jio Platforms and NSE gear up for blockbuster IPOs as exchanges tighten surveillance norms and NSE releases delayed trading payouts
 "Street signs: Tale of two mega floats, the long and short of it, and more")
RBI relief to NBFCs likely to spur participation in equity markets
New norms, effective from July, exempt smaller NBFCs from registration need
 "RBI relief to NBFCs likely to spur participation in equity markets")
Sebi mulls reforms in exchange-traded derivatives to ease compliance
Regulator seeks to simplify compliance requirements, remove duplicative provisions and align derivatives rules with evolving market practices
Brokers seek clarity from Sebi on withholding payouts in fraud cases
Brokers have called for clarity on resolution timeline, granting market institutions more powers to Access and act alone
Sebi weighs specialised distributors for debt mkt: WTM Amarjeet Singh
Move aims to widen retail participation in bond investments
 "Sebi weighs specialised distributors for debt mkt: WTM Amarjeet Singh")