 "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).
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Sebi clarifies trading window norms for pledged share transactions
Sebi said designated persons may pledge shares during trading window closure for bona fide purposes such as raising funds, subject to prior approval and compliance checks
 "Sebi clarifies trading window norms for pledged share transactions")
Sebi proposes additional measures to strengthen buyback framework
Recommendations follow earlier proposal to re-introduce open market buyback through stock exchange
 "Sebi proposes additional measures to strengthen buyback framework")
Brokerages remain bullish on BSE, raise target price and estimates
Stock, however, ended 1.5 per cent lower on Friday
 "Brokerages remain bullish on BSE, raise target price and estimates")
BSE's Q4FY26 results: Consolidated net profit jumps 61% to ₹797 crore
BSE reported strong growth in Q4FY26 earnings, aided by a sharp rise in transaction charges amid robust market activity during the quarter
 "BSE's Q4FY26 results: Consolidated net profit jumps 61% to ₹797 crore")
BSE plans commodity derivatives push, raises concerns over SOR delays
BSE MD Sundararaman Ramamurthy said delayed smart order routing approvals are hurting market share growth as the exchange explores commodity derivatives
 "BSE plans commodity derivatives push, raises concerns over SOR delays")
NSE developing in-house GenAI tools for compliance, operational efficiency
NSE is developing in-house generative AI tools for compliance, customer support and operational efficiency as it strengthens technology infrastructure and resilience
 "NSE developing in-house GenAI tools for compliance, operational efficiency")
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")
Sebi approves Sanjay Shorey, Viral Mody as NSE executive directors
Sebi has approved the appointment of Sanjay Shorey and Viral Mody as executive directors at NSE under new governance norms for market infrastructure institutions
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'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 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
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