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Sebi limits MF investments in debt instruments with special features

In a circular, the market regulator said that no MF under all its schemes shall own more than 10 per cent of AT1 bonds issued by a single issuer

Sebi lays guidelines on votes cast by mutual funds to improve transparency

The move is aimed at encouraging fund houses to diligently exercise their voting rights in best interest of the unit holders

Security concerns must be addressed in virtual board meetings: Sebi chief

Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi on Thursday said confidentiality and security concerns of virtual board meets need to be addressed

Sebi tightens margin norms for commodities trading to curb negative pricing

The move is a fallout of oil prices slipping into negative territory in the futures market last year

Sebi cancels Kolar Sharex, Rajkumar C. Basantani as stock brokers

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday cancelled the registration of Kolar Sharex Pvt Ltd as stock broker for violating market norms

Sebi's new free float norms and what it means for LIC IPO: Explained

Why are free float shares important? What is the free float requirement for newly listed companies? How and who will the Sebi move benefit? In this podcast, we explained Sebi's new free float norms

Dish TV India, promoters settle cases of alleged disclosure lapses

Rs 45 lakh was paid as settlement charges

Xchanging Technology Services India settles case with markets regulator

The firm settled with Sebi a case of alleged violation of takeover norms in relation to XChanging Solutions Ltd after paying Rs 65.24 lakh as settlement charges

Sebi plans framework to compensate investors for technical glitches

Sebi is considering a proposal to introduce a framework to ascertain the incidents of technical glitches whereby compensation would be given to investors

Sebi comes out with disclosure format under insider trading rules

The system-driven disclosures in the securities market were first introduced in December 2015 and are being implemented in a phased manner

Sebi imposes market ban on entities, individuals for GDR manipulation

Sebi has barred two entities and five individuals for indulging in fraudulent trading activities with respect to GDR issuance by Soma Textiles & Industries Ltd. Soma Textiles & Industries Ltd "is hereby restrained from accessing the securities market...directly or indirectly...for a period of 3 years from the date of this order," Sebi said in an order passed on Monday. Others facing the prohibition are -- SK Somany, AK Somany, P Bandopadhyay, Prafull Anubhai, Sunil Patel and Whiteview Trading Corporation. The ban has been imposed for a period ranging from 1-3 year. An investigation was conducted by Sebi with respect to the GDR (Global Depository Receipt) issuance by the company during October 1-31, 2006. The regulator in its investigation observed that Soma had issued GDRs amounting to USD 17.29 million. It was noted that the entire GDR proceeds were subscribed to only one entity -- Whiteview Trading Corporation (Whiteview). It was also observed that the subscription amount ...

Sebi eases FPO norms; scraps minimum promoter's contribution requirement

Capital markets watchdog Sebi on Friday relaxed the framework for Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs)

Sebi extends date for due diligence framework for debenture trustees

Sebi extended the implementation date for framework for creation of security for listed debt securities and due diligence that needs to be carried out by debenture trustees

Crisil segregates ratings business to comply with Sebi norms

Crisil announced a transfer of its flagship ratings agency business into a separate, wholly-owned subsidiary to comply with the Sebi mandate for agencies

Sebi offers certain relaxations to NRIs on holding depository receipts

NRIs can now hold DRs issued by the company under the employee stock option schemes, bonus issue and rights issue, the regulator said

Sebi proposes rationalising existing timelines for delisting process

Sebi on Friday proposed enhancing disclosure requirement by promoters and specified the timeline for obtaining the company's board approval forvoluntary delisting.

Sebi issues circular on 'due diligence' framework for debenture trustees

Markets regulator Sebi came out with a framework for creation of security for listed debt securities and 'due diligence' that needs to be carried out by debenture trustees

Market regulator extends trading curbs till Nov-end citing uncertainties

On March 20, the markets regulator had imposed temporary restrictions on short-selling, increased margin requirements, and hiked penalties on violators

No merit in relaxing 10% cap on single stock investment: Sebi chief

Says cap is meant for diversification, and just because some scrip is outperforming is no reason to raise the ceiling

Sebi releases guidelines for utilisation of fund created for farmers, FPOs

The decision was taken based on the recommendations of the Commodity Derivatives Advisory Committee