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RBI proposes relaxation in norms for investment in AIFs by banks, NBFCs

The RBI has proposed capping investment by regulated entities in AIF schemes at 15%, with a 10% ceiling per entity, while also allowing exemptions for strategic funds

Govt gives stockbrokers flexibility in group companies' investments

The DEA has amended Rule 8 of SCRR to clarify that brokers can invest in group companies using own or borrowed funds without breaching rules if liabilities are limited

Sebi revises norms, bars managing directors from MIIs' audit committees

Sebi excludes Executive Directors including MDs from audit committees of MIIs and mandates stricter internal audit norms based on industry feedback and SMAC inputs

AIFs push to flip the switch on regulatory static to ease fund flows

Operational noise disrupts capital flow; industry demands an inter-regulatory bridge

AIFs seek Sebi help to address inter-regulatory issues and ease norms

AIF industry officials believe that such a platform could help address operational hurdles in domestic capital formation

Sebi bars Varyaa Creations, freezes promoters' shares over IPO misuse

Sebi has debarred Varyaa Creations from markets, citing diversion of 71% of IPO funds; lead manager also barred, promoter group shares frozen pending investigation

Sebi warns investors as Strata exits SM REIT framework post legal row

Strata, with Rs 2,000 crore AUM, had not launched SM REIT schemes before surrendering its registration following Sebi discussions and legal proceedings

HDB Financial Services may seek RBI extension on listing deadline

HDFC Bank's NBFC arm may ask the RBI for more time to meet its September 2025 listing deadline as IPO approval faces delays over compliance issues and regulatory hurdles

Sebi proposes relief for FPIs investing in govt bonds under VRR, FAR

Sebi proposes easing norms for FPIs investing solely in Indian government bonds via VRR and FAR, with relaxed KYC and disclosure rules amid global index inclusion

Street Signs: Fresh legs for Sensex relay, GIFT brokers eye global play

Trent and Bharat Electronics (BEL) are likely to be added, while IndusInd Bank and Nestle India may be dropped from the 30-stock index, said an analyst

Sebi set to roll out new risk metrics to curb F&O market speculation

New risk metrics target speculative churn; parts of the original plan revised after industry pushback

Pre-IPO startups seek Sebi nod for flexibility on Esops to founders

Startups with diluted founder stakes seek Sebi's nod to issue Esops post-listing as they look to retain leadership alignment and reward long-term value creation

Sebi bars Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma from accepting Esops for 3 years

Vijay Shekhar Sharma and One97 Communications settle Sebi case on Esop violations with penalties and a three-year ban on accepting stock options from listed firms

NSE receives in-principle approval from Sebi for electricity derivatives

The exchange has received in-principle approval from Sebi to launch electricity derivatives, with discussions on contract structure and tenure still underway

Sebi chief seeks feedback from industry on easing regulatory norms

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey held discussions with over 50 MDs and CEOs to gather feedback on easing business norms and enhancing capital market efficiency

SAT denies interim relief to Gensol in Sebi fraud case, reply due in 2 wks

SAT has asked Gensol to respond to Sebi's charges within two weeks even as MCA and EOW intensify scrutiny into alleged fund diversion and forged documentation

Sebi proposes easier delisting rules for low-float PSUs with 90% govt stake

Sebi proposes fixed price delisting and exemptions from minimum public shareholding rules for PSUs with over 90 per cent government holding and thin public float

Sebi approves IPOs of Veritas Finance, Laxmi India Finance, 3 others

Veritas Finance, a non-deposit taking non-banking financial company (NBFC), plans to raise funds through a public offer comprising a fresh issue of ₹600 crore

Sebi bars Synoptics, promoters over IPO fund misuse, probes 20 SMEs

The market regulator also restricted merchant banker First Overseas Capital - the lead manager for Synoptics' IPO - from taking up any new assignments until further notice

Sebi may allow colocation in commodity bourses to boost efficiency

Commodity derivatives advisory panel at Sebi is reviewing a proposal to allow colocation, which could improve price discovery, liquidity, and market participation