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).
Page 24 - Khushboo Tiwari
Sebi bats for independence of clearing corporations from stock exchanges
Regulator proposes measures to diversify ownership, other reforms
 "Sebi bats for independence of clearing corporations from stock exchanges")
Sebi asks exchanges to look into disclosure concerns on Adani Group
Exchanges have sought clarification from the group entities on LODR-related lapses, if any
 "Sebi asks exchanges to look into disclosure concerns on Adani Group")
Mkt regulator Sebi nod to Roshni Nadar to acquire majority stake in HCLTech
Grants exemption from open offer for acquiring stake from father Shiv Nadar
 "Mkt regulator Sebi nod to Roshni Nadar to acquire majority stake in HCLTech")
Settlement may shield Adani Group from further public scrutiny: Experts
Lawyers added that while the US laws allow for settlements in bribery cases, governed by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, India does not have any law for settlement of bribery charges
 "Settlement may shield Adani Group from further public scrutiny: Experts")
Proxy advisory firms raise alarm on charges against Adani executives
'Allegations can have long-term impact on cost of borrowing'
Legal experts see no knee-jerk response from Sebi on US indictment of Adani
Indian market regulator has taken stringent measures when it comes to misstatements and non-disclosures in the domestic market, say lawyers
 "Legal experts see no knee-jerk response from Sebi on US indictment of Adani")
Corporate irregularities can impact economy at large: Justice Kumar
Justice Kumar added that regular audits and proper disclosures are essential to avoid instances of poor corporate governance, which may lead to the breakdown of a company
 "Corporate irregularities can impact economy at large: Justice Kumar")
SME players voice concerns on tighter fund raising norms, compliance cost
Sebi has proposed an overhaul of the SME IPO rules to curb instances of fund diversion and malpractices
 "SME players voice concerns on tighter fund raising norms, compliance cost")
SME IPOs: Market regulator Sebi proposes 2x hike in application size
Sebi is considering an increase in the minimum number of allottees from current 50 to 200 to declare an SME IPO successful
PE players and VC companies adjust to longer holds after public listing
Startup IPO boom reshapes their investment strategies
 "PE players and VC companies adjust to longer holds after public listing")
Sebi orders altGraaf and two other platforms to cease operations
Order involves four entities, including two related to altGraaf; action after probe revealed they lack safeguards for investors
 "Sebi orders altGraaf and two other platforms to cease operations")
Emerging India Focus Funds settles FPI norms violation case with Sebi
According to Sebi's settlement order, there were several alleged violations of the FPI regulations and intermediary regulations
 "Emerging India Focus Funds settles FPI norms violation case with Sebi")
Angel funds see red in Sebi's new accredited investors-only proposal
Total accredited investor count stood at just 200 at the end of 2023
 "Angel funds see red in Sebi's new accredited investors-only proposal")
Sebi study uncovers alarming trends in royalty payments at listed companies
In one out of four times, listed entities paid royalties exceeding 20% of their net profits to related parties. And 185 instances of royalty payments were by companies that made losses
 "Sebi study uncovers alarming trends in royalty payments at listed companies")
Sebi bats for easing angel fund norms; move to aid funding of startups
Sebi plans to eliminate the minimum investment requirement of Rs 25 lakh for angel investors
 "Sebi bats for easing angel fund norms; move to aid funding of startups")
Mkt regulator Sebi mulls action for lapses in Artificial intelligence usage
Proposals aimed at ensuring market players behave responsibly
FPI-FDI transition to give overseas funds more elbow room, say experts
Move to open the door for higher exposure in startups, mid-size firms
 "FPI-FDI transition to give overseas funds more elbow room, say experts")
Exchanges make 45 new additions in the F&O following new eligibility norms
The changes will be effective November 29, first additions in the last 2.5 years
 "Exchanges make 45 new additions in the F&O following new eligibility norms")
Sebi takes up review of custodian norms, proposes steps to ease operations
Proposes to raise net worth criteria for the first time in nearly three decades
Stock exchanges roll back direct payout of securities to client accounts
Faced 'slight delays' in some cases, claim exchanges in a joint statement
 "Stock exchanges roll back direct payout of securities to client accounts")