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Sebi launches recruitment drive for 110 Grade A officer positions

Capital markets regulator Sebi has launched a recruitment drive, inviting applications for 110 senior-level positions across various streams. The move would beef up headcount at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to meet emerging challenges and evolving responsibilities, particularly those related to an expanding marketplace and mitigation of investment-related frauds. In its notice on Thursday, Sebi has invited applications from Indian citizens for the post of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) for the general, legal, information technology, research, official language, and engineering streams. There are 56 posts in the General stream, 22 for Information Technology, 20 for Legal, 4 for Research, 3 for Official Language, 2 for Engineering (Electrical) and 3 for Engineering (Civil). Candidates can apply for the posts through online mode till November 28. The selection process will comprise a three-stage process two online examinations followed by an interview. In

Sebi bars Gretex from merchant banking for 21 days over IPO lapse

Gretex failed to verify and disclose that nearly 40 per cent of the IPO proceeds were proposed to be used as a deposit for renting an office premises that was still under construction

Sebi permits IAs to offer paid second opinion to client on assets

The move is aimed at making business easier for IAs and giving investors more flexibility to seek professional opinions

Sebi extends timeline for QSBs to implement optional T+0 settlement cycle

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday decided to extend the timeline for Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) for putting in place the necessary systems for implementation of optional T+0 settlement cycle. Further guidance with regard to the same would be intimated at a later date, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its circular. This came after Sebi considered the challenges highlighted by QSBs in ensuring timely readiness of systems by November 1 and had requested to extend the same for ensuring smooth implementation. In April, Sebi had extended the timeline for implementation of the optional T+0 rolling settlement cycle for QSBs to November 1. Before this, the deadline was May 1. "Considering the challenges highlighted by QSBs in ensuring timely readiness of systems on or before November 1, 2025 and request to extend the same for ensuring smooth implementation, it has been decided to extend the timeline for QSBs for putting in place the necessary systems an

Sebi mulls incentives for select investors in debt public issues

Issuers may offer higher coupon rates or price discounts to retail, women, senior citizens, and armed forces personnel under Sebi's proposal to deepen market participation

Milky Mist gets Sebi nod for ₹2,035 crore IPO, largest in dairy sector

The Tamil Nadu-based dairy brand plans to use IPO proceeds for debt repayment, expansion of its Perundurai plant, and strengthening its premium FMCG portfolio

Sebi bars MFs from pre-IPO placements, allows only anchor investments

Cautions on risks of holding unlisted shares if listing fails

Sebi bans First Overseas Capital for 2 years, imposes ₹20 lakh penalty

The i-banker has also been banned from taking any new mandate for IPOs, arrangements, or corporate advisory for two years

Mutual funds seek Sebi nod for global expansion, wider business play

Industry wants flexibility to expand globally, enter allied segments like wealth mgmt, advisory

Sebi proposes easing transfer, demat norms for pre-2019 securities

Sebi proposes fresh window for transfer of pre-2019 physical securities and plans to scrap the Letter of Confirmation system to simplify demat procedures for investors

Calcutta Stock Exchange may mark its last Diwali ahead of voluntary exit

With Sebi reviewing its voluntary exit application, the 117-year-old Calcutta Stock Exchange is preparing for its final Diwali as a bourse before transforming into a holding firm

Om Power Transmission files draft papers with Sebi for IPO launch

Om Power Transmission Ltd has filed draft papers with market regulator SEBI to mobilise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 90 lakh shares and an offer-for-sale of 10 lakh shares by promoters, according to the draft red herring prospectus filed with Sebi. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be deployed for funding capital expenditure requirements towards the purchase of machinery and equipment, pre-payment or repayment, in part or full, of certain outstanding borrowings, funding long-term working capital requirements, and for general corporate purposes. Ahmedabad-based Om Power Transmission is engaged in executing high-voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) transmission lines, substations, and underground cabling projects, and providing comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services. The company has commissioned over 1,000 circuit kilometres (CKM) of transmission lines and 11 substations, with more than 450 CKM of lines and .

Insider trading in IEX stock: Sebi investigation traverses new ground

The ₹173-crore order stands out as Sebi's largest and fastest insider trading enforcement, potentially widening scrutiny to senior CERC officials over policy-linked leaks

Trustees must act fearlessly, build guardrails for MF industry: Sebi chief

Tuhin Kanta Pandey urges mutual fund trustees to set up early warning systems, strengthen oversight, and avoid passive compliance to protect investors

Tata Capital ends flat on market debut after ₹15,512 crore mega IPO

Tata Capital closes near issue price at Rs 331.1 after debut on NSE; analysts call valuation fair as investors weigh growth prospects and sector competition

Google to introduce verification tick for registered broking apps: Sebi WTM

Sebi has directed Google to add verification tick marks for registered broking apps on Play Store within two months to curb fraudulent trading platforms and protect investors

Sebi preparing action plan for quantum-safe computing: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says quantum advances could break today's encryption; Sebi aims password protection, stronger AI oversight, and fraud prevention

Sebi eases norms for block deal window, allows same-day settlement

The market regulator has introduced dual trading windows and set a ₹25-crore minimum order size for block deals to enhance execution efficiency and liquidity

Sebi to review SLB framework for wider user participation: Ananth Narayan G

Whole-time member Ananth Narayan says Sebi aims to improve design and process efficiency for SLB trades, boosting participation and cash market depth

Sebi flags 100k misleading social media posts amid investor scams

Sebi identified over 100,000 unlawful social media posts in 18 months, unveiling new tools to curb scams and boost investor awareness across India