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Sebi proposes relaxing educational qualification criteria for IAs, RAs

Market regulator proposes to ease IA, RA registration and fee rules, broaden eligibility to all graduates, and allow past data sharing with client consent

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey denies ban on weekly options expiry

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey rejects reports of ending weekly options expiries, says reforms in derivatives will undergo full market consultation before adoption

Sebi issues new norms for MIIs to review or waive regulatory penalties

Markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday issued new guidelines for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) -- stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories -- for handling requests to review or waive penalties related to regulatory actions. Under the new guidelines, if the action was taken by the Internal Committee (IC) or based on a pre-approved policy of the MII, then the Member Committee (MC) will still handle the review, appeal, or waiver requests, Sebi said in its circular. If the action was taken by the MC itself, such requests will now be handled by a new mechanism formed by the governing board of the MII. This new body will include public interest directors and/or independent external professionals, who are not part of the MC. The governing board are also required to establish a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling such cases. If members or participants are not satisfied with the outcome of this process, they are free to approach the appropriate legal ...

Sebi plans to ease related-party transaction rules for big companies

Sebi proposes easing related party transaction (RPT) norms for large companies, raising materiality thresholds and reducing the number of approvals needed from shareholders and audit committees

NSE pays markets regulator Sebi $4.6 million to settle data sharing case

NSE's system architecture enabled it to send price-sensitive corporate announcements to NDAL's clients prior to being published on its website, violating disclosure norms, Sebi added

Sebi proposes stricter norms for green bond reviewers to curb conflicts

Sebi on Friday said it has proposed to tighten the norms to appoint independent third-party reviewers or certifiers for green debt securities to align them with requirements for other ESG-linked bonds. In a draft circular, Sebi said that the current norms for green bonds, introduced in February 2023, lack detailed requirements around reviewer independence, conflict of interest mitigation, and disclosure standards that are now in place for other ESG-linked securities under a June 2025 circular. The regulator's latest proposal seeks public comments on a revised framework that would bring parity by incorporating comprehensive criteria for third-party certifiers of green bonds on non-convertible securities. Under the proposed norms, issuers of green debt securities will need to appoint reviewers who are independent of their management, directors, and key managerial personnel. These reviewers will be remunerated in a way that prevents any conflicts of interest and possess relevant ...

Jane Street not cooperating in India tax probe, says Income Tax Dept

Jane Street is accused of blocking server access and keeping financial records abroad, as the Income Tax department probes alleged tax violations linked to Sebi's earlier market manipulation case

Sebi plans larger quota for institutions in big IPOs, trims retail share

Sebi said its proposals reflect current market conditions, marked by robust mutual fund inflows and larger IPO sizes

Sebi asks institutions to ensure digital access for special-needs persons

Capital markets regulator on Thursday directed all regulated entities to make their digital platforms accessible to persons with disabilities, in compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. In a circular, Sebi said, "The move is aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities and ensuring their full and effective participation in the securities market". The directive follows a Supreme Court verdict dated April 30, 2025, that recognised digital access as a fundamental right under the right to life and liberty. The mandate applies to all Sebi-regulated entities (REs), including stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories, brokers, mutual funds, and KYC agencies. They must ensure compliance with key provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act and related rules to facilitate access to websites, mobile apps and other platforms. Sebi said the regulated entities (REs) must submit lists of their digital platforms and .

Jane Street to argue that retail demand drove its India options trades

Sebi's 105-page order highlights Jane Street's trades on Jan 17, 2024 - its most profitable day in a two-year period under review by the regulator

India's derivatives delusion: Regulatory triumph exposes market flaws

The larger question is whether India's F&O market serves any real purpose

One nation, one KYC: Sebi shows the way, other regulators should follow

Other regulators should follow Sebi's lead in explicitly stating that once a client completes KYC with one intermediary, they shouldn't have to repeat the process with another

Sebi tells Linde: No room for word games in related party norms definition

Market regulator and public shareholders accuse industrial gases firm of splitting hairs to escape scrutiny over dealings with its arm

Sebi proposal to allow AMCs to manage family office funds sparks debate

Sebi's plan to let AMCs manage non-broad-based pooled funds without PMS licences has sparked debate over regulatory parity, competitive fairness, and market safeguards

Sebi plans revamp of MF categorisation norms to curb scheme overlap

Sebi proposes a revamp of mutual fund categorisation norms to reduce redundant schemes, allow more fund innovation, and provide flexibility to fund houses while ensuring diversification and better liq

Sebi aims to deepen equity market, flags concerns over derivatives frenzy

SEBI on Thursday expressed concern over the growing dominance of ultra-short-term derivatives trading, cautioning that such trends could undermine the health of India's capital markets, while contemplating steps to extend the tenure and maturity of these products. Very short-term derivatives continue to dominate equity derivative volumes, especially expiry-day index options. This is an imbalance that is obviously unhealthy and may have potential for adverse consequences," said SEBI Whole-Time Member Ananth Narayan. He was addressing the 11th Capital Markets Conclave organised by the CII. "I would strongly endorse the view that, towards this end, we must look for ways to further deepen our cash equities markets, even as we look to improve the quality of our derivatives market by extending the tenure and maturity of the products and solutions on offer. We need constructive engagement from all stakeholders to achieve this," he said. Citing the market regulator's own research, Narayan

Sebi looks to extend tenure of derivatives contracts, says official

The surge in derivatives trading, which has also been driven by retail investors, has prompted the Sebi to limit the number of contract expiries

US trading firm Jane Street deposits ₹4,844 crore in escrow account

HFT firm Jane Street moves Sebi to lift interim curbs after parking Rs 4,844 crore in escrow; regulator says it will issue appropriate directions soon

Jane Street ban threatens 900% rally for Asia's oldest stock exchange

The Jane Street fallout has already taken a toll on BSE, with the shares on July 4 suffering one of their steepest declines this year - extending a slide that had already begun

Jane Street fallout hits NSE's pre-IPO valuation, sparks market concerns

The drop in NSE's unlisted shares follows a stunning surge since late October, fueled by hopes for a listing of the world's biggest equity-derivatives bourse