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Sebi proposes regulatory framework for online bond platforms

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed a regulatory framework for the online bond platforms that are selling listed debt securities. Under the proposal, bond platforms should register as stock brokers (debt segment) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) or be run by Sebi-registered brokers, according to a consultation paper. This will also enhance the confidence among investors, particularly non-institutional investors, as the platforms would be provided by Sebi-regulated intermediaries. Additionally, the stock-broker regulations will be applicable to these entities, which would govern their code of conduct and other aspects related to their operations and risk management. "The debt securities offered for buy/ sale by the online bond platforms shall be only listed debt securities," Sebi proposed. It has been proposed that listed debt securities issued on a private placement basis, offered for sale on bond platforms should be locked in for a period of

TMS Ep209: Environmental protection, IT returns, markets, online broker

Are changes in laws putting businesses ahead of the environment? What to remember while filing IT returns? Which are the promising sectors of Q1 FY23? How to choose your online broker? Answers here.

5 things to know before you choose your online broker

Good returns in the last few years brought new investors to the markets. To ensure that your money is safe, choosing the right brokerage is the key. Find out the qualities of a good online broker.

Amazon blocked 4 bn bad listings in 2021: Director-global brand relations

Amazon's automated technology scanned over 8 billion attempted changes to product detail pages daily for signs of potential abuse, compared to more than 5 billion in 2020

How to identify entry, exit points in a stock?

In a choppy market, knowing entry and exit points may turn fortunes in your favour. They are crucial for a successful trade. Here are a few trading strategies to identify entry and exit points

UK Online Safety Bill: Tech firms must verify user identities

The UK government is introducing a bill that will require tech giants like Facebook, Google and other tech platforms to verify the identities of users

CoutLoot: A digital platform for bargain hunters across Bharat and India

The firm allows buyers and sellers pan-India to haggle over price and terms in as many as 12 languages on chat platforms, is now planning video-enabled bargaining too

Budget will be of great help in implementing National Education Policy: PM

Asserting that the digital connectivity is what kept the education system running in this time of global pandemic, Modi noted that the digital divide is rapidly shrinking in India

Digital divide is rapidly shrinking in India, says PM Narendra Modi

With the call for having innovation for ensuring 'inclusion', the Prime Minister mentioned that the budget will help in implementing National Education Policy

What is Github?

A controversy brought Github into the limelight in India recently when a bunch of youths misused the platform. Let's take a peek into the creative world of this huge open-source platform

HC refuses to interfere with DU's decision to hold physical examination

Justice Rekha Palli, who was hearing a petition by five outstation DU students, sought the stand of the varsity on the aspect of resumption of physical classes

Instagram to reduce visibility of 'potentially harmful' content

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is taking new steps to make "potentially harmful" content less visible in its app.

Open network for e-commerce: Beneficial for sellers and consumers?

The government plans to democratise e-commerce with Open Network for Digital Commerce and end what it says monopolistic practices in India. Let us find out how ONDC may benefit sellers and consumers

Zoom's Iravati Damle on how the platform overcame government scepticism

Iravati Damle of Zoom India, shares how she overcame government's concerns about the videoconferencing platform and emerged as the app of choice among students, professionals and the government

India's beauty salons hit by Covid revive business on Urban Company

The pandemic has accelerated the services of the tech-enabled home service marketplace which will be hiring over 15000 partners across categories in 2021

Samsung launches live online shopping platform 'Samsung Now' in India

Samsung on Friday launched a live online shopping platform -- Samsung Now, heralding the pre-booking event of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G on August 23

Online speech shield under fire as Donald Trump's Facebook ban stays

The companies have provided a powerful megaphone for Trump, other world leaders and billions of users to air their grievances, even ones that are false or damaging

Seeking professional success: Harappa goes back to the drawing board

Harappa offers 25 courses at a price of Rs 899 per course for newcomers

Govt makes it a must for e-commerce platforms to display country of origin

New Consumer Protection Act lays down rules, fixes penalty

How Covid-19 made kirana stores adopt tech, innovation and online platforms

According to the survey, 20 per cent of the kirana store owners across metros and non-metros have started leveraging online platforms to get a steady supply of goods and assistance in deliveries