Says AI can help the regulator shift to 'proactive' monitoring from 'periodic' monitoring; Sebi is also set to propose changes to the closing auction framework
Three companies have issued tokenised bonds worth Rs 1,025 crore so far; the pilot will test issuance, holding, trading and settlement using distributed ledger technology
Despite higher SIP account closures amid market turbulence, net inflows accounted for 56 per cent of gross SIP investments of Rs 3.5 trillion in FY26
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for directors on governing boards of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), along with standard qualification and experience norms for key officials such as chief technology officers and chief information security officers. In its consultation paper, the regulator said the proposals are aimed at strengthening the governance of MIIs, which include stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories. Sebi said MIIs faced practical difficulties finding suitable candidates, especially for public interest director positions, due to existing restrictions. These rules often disqualify expert candidates from joining an MII board if they are directors at any company even remotely linked to a stockbroker or trading member. Under the proposed changes, Sebi said the existing exemption available to directors of public sector banks and financial institutions would be extended to directors of companies with
The Supreme Court asked SAT to reconsider Sebi's fraud allegations against Vedanta, citing discrepancies in trading data and contradictions in the regulator's investigation
Sebi has signaled internally that it is getting more proactive in examining transactions by domestic and international traders as part of an effort to protect retail investors
Tokenisation changes how ownership and settlement are recorded, potentially allowing the bond and digital money to move together in a single transaction
HDFC Securities maintained its 'Add' rating on BSE, saying the regulatory impact from the new closing auction session is behind the exchange and recovery has begun
The move extends a relaxation Sebi had first carved out in September 2025 for FPIs investing only in government bonds under the Fully Accessible Route
Facility management service provider BVG India has received necessary approvals to raise Rs 300 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), a top company official said on Sunday. Last year in September, BVG India had filed its preliminary papers with market regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of equity shares and an OFS. Under the offer for sale (OFS), existing shareholders will offload 2.85 crore equity shares, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) dated September 30, 2025. "The DRHP has been filed, and we have received the necessary approvals. So yes, the process is on," BVG India CEO Rupal Sinha told PTI. Sinha said in the DRHP, the company has disclosed that it will raise Rs 300 crore to just retire some of its loans and support the growth development. "This all will be more market-driven mechanism," she said. The company reported revenue from operations of Rs 4,128 crore and profit after tax of Rs
Sebi has begun hearing representations as it seeks to recover gains from trades allegedly based on prior knowledge of Hindenburg Research's Adani report
Sources say the IPO may open for subscription by September 15, with listing eyed around September 25
The pact establishes a framework for cooperation and information exchange relating to central counterparties regulated and supervised by the Indian markets regulator
Move follows major uproar against the newly implemented mechanism
Sebi is set to launch Demat 2.0 next week, with REC expected to issue India's first tokenised bond using CBDC-based settlement
The proposal would extend to domestic mutual funds a facility that the Sebi already permitted for foreign portfolio investors earlier this year
Pranav Constructions has set a ₹118-124 price band for its ₹351-crore IPO, comprising a fresh issue of ₹315.6 crore and an OFS worth ₹35.4 crore
Zerodha Corporate Advisors can now manage IPOs and offer corporate finance and issue-related services as the group broadens its business beyond broking
The two exchanges imposed a penalty of Rs 14.31 lakh each for violations related to the composition and functioning of the company's board and committees
On Wednesday, IFCI quoted at its highest level since January 2008 and hit a record high of ₹121.20 on December 17, 2007.