 "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 proposes reforms to online dispute resolution framework for markets
The regulator has proposed shifting dispute handling to market infrastructure institutions, reducing timelines and strengthening investor protection measures
 "Sebi proposes reforms to online dispute resolution framework for markets")
Exchanges gear up for new closing auction mechanism from August 3
Mock trading is under way as exchanges prepare for the phased rollout of the closing auction session to determine closing prices for derivative-linked stocks
 "Exchanges gear up for new closing auction mechanism from August 3")
RBI proposes easier FDI compliance regime, seeks public comments
Regulator proposes greater operational flexibility
 "RBI proposes easier FDI compliance regime, seeks public comments")
FPI inflows resume in July; metals, consumer services among top buys
Sectors including automobiles & auto components and capital goods see outflows
 "FPI inflows resume in July; metals, consumer services among top buys")
NSE plans new volatility index with revised methodology; pilot launch soon
NSE had launched India Vix futures in 2014 but discontinued them in 2017 because of low liquidity and participation
 "NSE plans new volatility index with revised methodology; pilot launch soon")
Sebi imposes ₹1 crore penalty on CDSL for alleged cybersecurity lapses
The order added that the interconnectedness and interdependency of the depositories pose broader implications for cyber risk
 "Sebi imposes ₹1 crore penalty on CDSL for alleged cybersecurity lapses")
IFSCA plans wider distribution of funds, to expand eligible jurisdictions
IFSCA proposes widening eligible jurisdictions for fund distribution in GIFT IFSC, allowing retail investors access to a broader range of global investment products
 "IFSCA plans wider distribution of funds, to expand eligible jurisdictions")
Street signs: WTM slot opens, street hopeful of SMC & fund manager effect
DEA begins the search for IFSCA's first whole-time member as markets await the Securities Markets Code Bill and track fresh bets by marquee fund managers
 "Street signs: WTM slot opens, street hopeful of SMC & fund manager effect")
Sebi flags 'Boss Scam', cautions companies against CEO impersonation fraud
Sebi noted that perpetrators are increasingly deploying advanced techniques such as deepfake voice cloning and AI-generated video calls to impersonate company heads
MSCI India review may bring $2.3 billion inflows, add up to 12 stocks
Adani Green, Adani Energy Solutions and Groww are among the likely entrants, while Astral and SBI Cards face possible exclusion in MSCI's August index review
 "MSCI India review may bring $2.3 billion inflows, add up to 12 stocks")
Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict
High market volatility, strained household budgets likely factors
 "Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict")
SAT adjourns FPI appeals after Sebi raises maintainability objections
The Securities Appellate Tribunal deferred to August 3 the hearing on appeals by five foreign portfolio investors after Sebi questioned the maintainability of their pleas
 "SAT adjourns FPI appeals after Sebi raises maintainability objections")
IFSCA panel proposes mortgage Reits, tax parity and dual listing
Report supports development of securitisation markets, norms for regulatory parity
Sebi tightens code of conduct for board members on conflict of interest
Sebi has introduced a stricter governance framework for board members, tightening norms on conflicts of interest, disclosures, recusals, investments and post-retirement restrictions
 "Sebi tightens code of conduct for board members on conflict of interest")
IFSCA proposes direct listing at Gift City without a public offer
Criteria include eligibility thresholds, disclosure requirements, price discovery mechanisms
 "IFSCA proposes direct listing at Gift City without a public offer")
Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules
The market regulator mandates a two-year cooling-off period for former employees representing any client
 "Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules")
Street signs: Healthy GMP for SBI Funds Management ahead of IPO
SBI Funds Management's IPO debuts with a 17% GMP as ethical investing gains traction and SAT reinforces insider trading norms in key market developments
Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India
"Video KYC is blocked for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses outside India. we are seeing how to mitigate risks & open it up," said a Finmin official
 "Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India")
Sebi eyes fresh wave of reforms for SMEs, aims to cut capital-raising costs
Sebi is considering a second round of SME reforms, including lower capital-raising costs, a delisting framework and wider access to the listing ecosystem
 "Sebi eyes fresh wave of reforms for SMEs, aims to cut capital-raising costs")
Sebi bars 19 from trading in Osiajee Texfab for alleged market fraud
Market regulator alleges coordinated trades and misleading disclosures fuelled an unjustified surge in Osiajee Texfab's share price