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Debt issuances propel June fund mobilisation to record ₹3.15 trillion

Total fund mobilisation surged 122 per cent month on month to a record ₹3.15 trillion in June as debt issuances more than offset subdued IPO activity

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

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

RBI proposes easier FDI compliance regime, seeks public comments

Regulator proposes greater operational flexibility

FPI inflows resume in July; metals, consumer services among top buys

Sectors including automobiles & auto components and capital goods see outflows

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

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

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

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

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

Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict

High market volatility, strained household budgets likely factors

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

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

IFSCA proposes direct listing at Gift City without a public offer

Criteria include eligibility thresholds, disclosure requirements, price discovery mechanisms

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

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

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