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Sebi to introduce same-day settlement for 25 stocks, defers full launch

The regulator will review progress at the end of three and six months before deciding on a further course of action

PwC India to offer tech-based compliance monitoring services with Axar

Agreement will have the two companies work together in 'creating market awareness'

Stress Test: DSP needs 16 days to exit 25% in SmallCap MF; Edelweiss 3 days

Edelweiss Mutual Fund on Thursday disclosed its first stress test result in order to comply with recent Sebi directive.

Smallcaps slip into 'correction' zone; index down 10% from February

The drop in the smallcap index comes even as the benchmark Nifty logged a fresh record high in an earlier session

Sidbi plans to raise Rs 5,000 cr via rights issue next financial year

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) on Tuesday said it plans to raise Rs 5,000 crore from rights issue next financial year to fund business growth. The refinancing entity for SME finance is witnessing a strong credit growth and to further grow the business, capital would be required, he said. The bank is looking to mobilise Rs 5,000 crore from rights issue in the next fiscal, SIDBI chairman and managing director S Ramann said on the sidelines of launch of a credit programme for Jan Aushadhi Kendras here. He said the government is the biggest shareholder and SIDBI has approached them requesting their participation in the rights issue, he said. Government of India holds a 20.85 per cent stake as of March 31, 2023. Besides this, State Bank of India owns 15.65 per cent, while the share of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) stood at 13.33 per cent as of March 31, 2023. The rest is held by other Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and institutions. He said the loan book of

Sebi may review rule for mutual funds targeting overheated small caps

Sebi will review its rule that mandates small- and mid-cap funds to invest at least 65% of their assets in such stocks if fund managers find it is "restraining risk management

Will cooperate fully with Sebi in probe into debt issue: JM Financial

JM Financial Ltd has said it would fully cooperate with capital market regulator Sebi in its investigation into the public issue of debt securities. The statement came after Sebi barred JM Financial from accepting new mandates to act as a lead manager for the public issue of debt securities, for flouting regulatory norms. However, JM Financial can continue to act as a lead manager for the public issue of debt securities for a period of 60 days in case of existing mandates, Sebi said in its interim order on Thursday. Further, the regulator will undertake an investigation into these issues, to be completed within six months. Following the order, JM Financial in a filing to the stock exchanges said, "The company shall fully cooperate with Sebi in this investigation". The Sebi's directive came days after the Reserve Bank barred JM Financial Products Ltd from providing any form of financing against shares and debentures, including sanction and disbursal of loans against initial public

Sebi slaps Rs 4.8 mn fine on 8 entities for flouting regulatory norms

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday slapped a fine of Rs 48 lakh on eight entities, including promoters of United Polyfab Gujarat Ltd (UPGL), for manipulating the share prices of the company. These entities have to pay the penalty jointly and severally within 45 days, as per an order. The order came after Sebi conducted an investigation of UPGL and trading by certain entities in the scrip of the company, to ascertain whether there was any violation of the provisions of the PFUTP (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) rules. Based on the findings of the probe in the matter of trading by certain entities in the scrip of UPGL, the regulator initiated adjudication proceedings against these entities. Thereafter, the regulator issued a common show cause notice to the noticees on July 18, 2023. "...UPGL and Gagan Nirmalkumar Mittal in collusion with other Noticees i.e. Shiv Marketing and Trading, Vishwakarma Trading House, Anilkumar Mangalchand Mittal, Amay Spincot

Brokers should be cautious against manipulations in stock mkt: Sebi member

Sebi Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney on Saturday cautioned against manipulations in the capital market and urged brokers to keep an eye and prevent such instances. Clamping down on misdoings, the markets watchdog has been taking action against various entities for manipulations, including front running activities. Emphasising the importance of investor trust, Varshney said that if there is no trust of investors, "everything will fail". Manipulations are going on and Sebi cannot intervene in all of them. Some brokers are involved and the broker community should keep an eye as "bad elements can come in the system", he said. He was speaking at the 13th international convention of the Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI) in the national capital. The Whole Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) also said that entities should look at technological developments to improve efficiency as well as business.

Sebi orders attachment of bank, demat accounts of DHFL's ex-promoters

Markets regulator Sebi has ordered the attachment of bank accounts as well as shares and mutual fund holdings of Dheeraj Wadhawan and Kapil Wadhawan, the former promoters of Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd (DHFL), to recover dues totalling over Rs 22 lakh. This came after the brothers failed to pay the fine imposed on them by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in July last year in a case concerning the flouting of disclosure norms. In two separate attachment notices issued on Tuesday, the markets watchdog has ordered the attachment of bank, demat accounts, and mutual fund folios of the Wadhawans to recover the pending dues. The pending dues of Rs 10.6 lakh each from Wadhawans comprise the initial penalty amount, interest, and recovery cost, it added. In July 2023, the regulator imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh each on Wadhawans, who were promoters of DHFL (now known as Piramal Finance), for flouting disclosure norms. Kapil Wadhawan was the Chairman and MD of DHFL, whi

Market regulator Sebi urges industry to step up voluntary compliance

Enforcement cannot be the only solution, says Sebi WTM; Varshney assures Sebi's KYC infrastructure strong

Swiggy may file papers with Sebi for IPO in 2 weeks to raise Rs 8,000 cr

The food delivery giant has been intensifying efforts to achieve profitability as it prepares for the IPO

Sebi warns investors against 'unscrupulous entities' promising high returns

'There can be no guarantees of assured returns in securities market,' says regulator

Agilus Diagnostics to withdraw DRHP filed with market regulator Sebi

The company added that making the necessary application to Sebi for withdrawal of the said DRHP immediately and may re-file with Sebi again for a proposed IPO in future

Sebi debars TV experts and research analysts for 'stock manipulation'

Experts shared recommendations to certain entities before broadcast; Wrongful gains pegged at Rs 7.5 crore

Three IPOs to hit primary mkt on Wednesday; aim to raise Rs 1,700 cr

The IPO lane is getting busy with three entities -- Rashi Peripherals, Jana Small Finance Bank and Capital Small Finance Bank-- set to float their maiden public issues on Wednesday to collectively mobilise around Rs 1,700 crore. Additionally, Entero Healthcare Solutions will launch its Rs 1,600-crore initial share-sale on February 9. Further, the Rs 920-crore IPO of Apeejay Surrendra Park, which runs hotels under the "The Park" brand, is currently under subscription. Last month, five firms tapped the primary market and garnered around Rs 3,266 crore. Market experts maintain a strong bullish outlook on the IPO (initial public offering) market for 2024. Companies are expecting to benefit from an equity market which is flush with liquidity and has seen a sharp increase in new retail investors. "We hold a strong bullish outlook on the IPO market in 2024. This optimism is buoyed by robust domestic and foreign investments, driven by superior growth prospects of the Indian markets. The ..

Sebi panel for abolishing security deposit requirement in public issues

An expert committee formed by Sebi on Friday suggested to abolish the requirement of a mandatory security deposit with the exchanges before a public issue, a move that could make it easier for companies to access the primary market. Under the current rule, any company that is looking to launch a public or rights issue of equity shares has to deposit with the stock exchanges an amount equal to 1 per cent of the issue size. The deposit is returned to the company after the public issue. In the consultation paper issued by Sebi, the committee suggested that the requirement of 1 per cent security deposit for public or rights issues may be done away with. Explaining the rationale behind the move, the committee said that the requirement of 1 per cent security deposit was put in place for public/rights issues so that an issuer resolves investor complaints relating to the transaction such as for refund of application money, allotment of securities and dispatch of certificates. However, ...

Blackstone-backed Aadhar Housing files Rs 5,000 cr IPO papers with Sebi

Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd, which is backed by private equity major Blackstone, has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 5,000 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of Rs 4,000 crore by promoter BCP Topco VII Pte Ltd, an affiliate of Blackstone Group Inc, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Wednesday. Currently, BCP Topco holds a 98.72 per cent stake in Aadhar Housing Finance. The company proposes to utilise the proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 750 crore for meeting future capital requirements towards onward lending and a portion will also be used for general corporate purposes. Aadhar Housing Finance offers a range of mortgage-related loan products, including loans for residential property purchase and construction; home improvement and extension loans; and loans for commercial property ..

Sebi reviewing small, mid-cap funds' capacity to bear sharp falls: Report

While Sebi has completed one round of stress test reviews, it wants funds to test for more adverse scenarios, report says

Market regulator Sebi considers tighter norms for proprietary trades

Markets regulator plans to make Industry Standards Forum a permanent feature