Page 6 - Sebi Norms

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

Traders watch expiry day moves after Sebi ban on Jane Street Group

The benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index opened little changed, with its biggest components - HDFC Bank Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd. and ICICI Bank Ltd. - barely moving

Sebi vs Jane Street: Legal showdown could redefine India's derivatives mkt

Already, the overhaul of the derivatives trading rules - prompted, in part, by the aggressive nature of hft firms like jane street - is beginning to impact market dynamics

Groww, Zerodha see big drop as 2 million active investors exit top brokers

Despite a rally in the market, top brokers including Groww and Zerodha lost two million active investors in H1 2025 as Sebi's stricter F&O norms dampen retail trading interest and client growth

Jane Street shows dangers of treating finance as 'shampoo sachet'

Sebi's trading ban on Jane Street and freezing ₹4,840 crore ($570M) profits sends shockwaves through global finance and algorithmic trading markets

Jane Street to challenge Sebi's market manipulation charges, email shows

Jane Street's email sent to its employees said it was "beyond disappointed" by the regulator's "extremely inflammatory" accusations and was working on a formal response

Steamhouse India files confidential IPO papers to raise up to ₹700 cr

Industrial steam and gas supplier Steamhouse India has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) through a confidential pre-filing route, with an aim to raise between Rs 500 crore and Rs 700 crore, industry sources familiar with the development said. In a public announcement on Wednesday, Surat-based Steamhouse India said it has submitted "the pre-filed draft red herring prospectus with Sebi and the stock exchanges...in relation to the proposed initial public offering of its equity shares on the main board of the stock exchanges". While the exact issue size has not been officially disclosed, industry sources estimated that the IPO could be in the range of Rs 500 crore to Rs 700 crore. Built on the industrial legacy of Sanjoo group, the company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Surat. Steamhouse India serves over 167 clients across the country. The company has expansions underway at Pirana, Ahmedabad; Dahej SEZ; Vapi Phase 3; Ankleshwar Phase 3; Panoli Phase 2; Jhagadia;

Sebi cracks down on 'pump and dump': How it works, what you should do

From shady stock tips to sudden crashes, understand how 'pump and dump' scams unfold and what you can do if you've already fallen into the trap

Sunil Jayawant Kadam takes charge as Sebi's new executive director

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said Sunil Jayawant Kadam took charge as an executive director. He will handle several departments, including Information Technology, Investor Assistance and Education and matters related to the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM). In his new role, Kadam will also oversee Economic and Policy Analysis, General Services, Board Cell, RTI & PQ Cell. "Sunil Jayawant Kadam takes charge as Executive Director at Sebi," the regulator said in a statement. Kadam, who has been associated with Sebi since 1996, was serving as Chief General Manager before this elevation. He has handled several assignments, including roles in Corporation Finance, Market Regulation, Surveillance, and Investigations. He also served as Regional Director of Sebi's Northern Regional Office and as Registrar at NISM. He holds an MBA from the University of Pune and a postgraduate degree in Securities Law from Government Law College, Mumbai.

Sebi streamlines minimum information rules for RPTs from September

From September 1, companies must provide detailed certificates, valuations and disclosures to audit committees and shareholders for related party transactions

Sebi extends investor-protection rule to passive mutual fund breaches

Timelines for portfolio rebalancing in schemes will now be applicable to all types of passive breaches across actively managed schemes

Mutual fund schemes renamed to align with the Sebi category norms

With Sebi's June deadline nearing, fund houses rename equity schemes to reflect category names and avoid investor confusion; more changes may follow

Tata Capital gets Sebi nod for $2 bn IPO, likely India's biggest in 2025

The approval clears the way for the company to incorporate feedback from the regulator into its prospectus, before it starts marketing the deal

Best of BS Opinion: Startups get a boost, higher education needs a leg-up

From Sebi's bold moves to the crisis in higher education, sustainability in rice farming to Iran's nuclear ambitions, today's pieces touch upon key issues that policymakers must grapple with