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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).
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Sebi asks 'significant indices' providers to register within six months
Sebi has directed providers of 'significant indices' to register within six months under the Index Provider Regulations, while exempting certain RBI-notified benchmarks
 "Sebi asks 'significant indices' providers to register within six months")
NSE pushes to file IPO papers by June 15, sets stage for 2026 listing
As part of pre-filing requirements, the exchange has convened an extraordinary general meeting on May 25 to seek shareholder approval for amendments to its articles of association.
 "NSE pushes to file IPO papers by June 15, sets stage for 2026 listing")
NSE's Q4 FY26 results: Consolidated PAT rises 8% to ₹2,871 crore
NSE reports 8.3% rise in Q4FY26 consolidated profit to Rs 2,871 crore and sets aside Rs 84 crore provision for pending settlement applications with Sebi
Sebi flags risks on Mythos-like AI tools; forms task force, issues advisory
Market regulator warns of AI-driven cybersecurity risks, sets up task force and issues advisory urging regulated entities to strengthen safeguards, monitoring and coordination
Sebi may allow OBPPs to offer Gift City products, tax-saving bonds
Market regulator proposes allowing online bond platforms to offer Gift City products and tax-saving bonds, while also easing compliance norms and seeking public feedback on the changes
Sebi flags GST hurdles in commodity market, seeks IGST mechanism
The market regulator will also soon issue advisory on risks emanating from AI models such as Mythos, says chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
 "Sebi flags GST hurdles in commodity market, seeks IGST mechanism")
Sebi proposes changes to SDI regulations to align with RBI directions
The proposals follow feedback highlighting differences between Sebi's regulations and RBI guidelines, particularly for securitisation transactions originated by RBI-regulated entities
RBI, Irdai not inclined to allow investments in commodity derivatives: Sebi
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said banking and insurance regulators have valid concerns, while the market regulator plans an advisory on risks from AI-led models like Mythos
 "RBI, Irdai not inclined to allow investments in commodity derivatives: Sebi")
Sebi proposes framework for calculating networth requirements for brokers
Sebi proposes a new framework for broker net worth, linking requirements to client funds handled and active client base to strengthen risk buffers
 "Sebi proposes framework for calculating networth requirements for brokers")
Sebi sets December 2026 deadline for net settlement of FPI trades
In the circular, Sebi has illustrated that the pay-in obligation can fall by half compared to the current gross settlement mechanism
 "Sebi sets December 2026 deadline for net settlement of FPI trades")
NSE changes framework for SME listings, tweaks metric definition
NSE has revised the FCFE calculation for SME listings on NSE Emerge, allowing equity issuance proceeds to be included, aligning norms with funding realities of growth-stage firms
 "NSE changes framework for SME listings, tweaks metric definition")
Smart order routing gains traction, but overall adoption remains low
Colocation gains further ground in cash trading with 44% value share
 "Smart order routing gains traction, but overall adoption remains low")
Sebi mulls MTF rule revamp, dynamic price bands to boost market activity
Market regulator weighs expanding collateral norms, easing operations, and introducing dynamic price bands to enhance liquidity and strengthen market infrastructure
IFSCA clears first foreign family investment fund registration in Gift City
Poornam Asset Management IFSC becomes first foreign family office to secure FIF registration under 2025 rules, marking a key step in Gift City's evolution as a global financial hub
 "IFSCA clears first foreign family investment fund registration in Gift City")
Sebi clears MCX plan to set up coal exchange with ₹100 crore investment
MCX to launch coal exchange subsidiary with full ownership initially, aiming to build a transparent and technology-driven market platform for coal trading in India
 "Sebi clears MCX plan to set up coal exchange with ₹100 crore investment")
Retail investors dial down equity exposure after 6 years of rising bets
According to the report, the number of investors participating in the cash segment declined to 35.8 million in FY26 from 37.7 million in FY25
 "Retail investors dial down equity exposure after 6 years of rising bets")
Delhi High Court's ruling eases tax uncertainty on share buybacks
Delhi High Court ruling clarifies that share buybacks are not taxable as company income, easing uncertainty in restructuring and capital management
 "Delhi High Court's ruling eases tax uncertainty on share buybacks")
Street signs: Tighter leash for trading excesses, Sebi's speedy reforms
Nifty rebounds after six-week slide as oil cools and FPIs return; Sebi tightens broker norms and rolls out reforms for AIFs, REITs and InvITs
 "Street signs: Tighter leash for trading excesses, Sebi's speedy reforms")
NSE eyes differentiated commodity play, plans 12 unique contracts
Exchange aims to expand its commodity segment with differentiated offerings, focusing on product innovation, retail participation, and value-chain engagement
 "NSE eyes differentiated commodity play, plans 12 unique contracts")
Angel One bears ₹19 crore loss over MCX trading disruption compensation
Brokerage compensates clients for losses from MCX outage, citing goodwill gesture to protect relationships despite the issue originating at the exchange
 "Angel One bears ₹19 crore loss over MCX trading disruption compensation")