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Sebi boosts tech-driven measures to curb scams, safeguard retail investors

As the number of retail investors surges, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is intensifying surveillance and technology-driven enforcement to curb rising pre-investment scams that divert funds before investors even interact with registered intermediaries. Pandey, whocompleted one year at the helm of the regulator on March 1, noted that many new and intending investors are being misled by fake trading apps, WhatsApp groups and promises of high returns, often diverting funds to personal accounts of fraudsters long before any engagement with Sebi-regulated intermediaries. He stressed that investor caution must evolve beyond mere awareness to informed action, especially given the country's expanding retail base. Responding to a query on pre-investment frauds, Pandey said many individuals intending to enter the markets are being "hijacked by scamsters" even before they reach a Sebi-registered intermediary. "Someone who is intending to come is actually being trapped by

Sebi presses banks, regulators for stricter insider trading enforcement

Regulatory data shows that Sebi investigated 287 cases of alleged insider trading in the financial year 2024-25, compared to 175 cases in the prior year

Believe in neither overregulation nor underregulation: Sebi chief

Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlines Sebi's focus on trust, transparency and data-driven regulation as it reassesses F&O risks and market governance

CA body urges Sebi to address delays, restrictive norms in RA registration

BCAS flags rising delays, restrictive norms and ambiguities in Sebi's RA registration process, seeking clarity on migration, principal officer rules and eligibility for investor training entities

Sebi move to discontinue solution funds set to disrupt 850,000 SIPs

Mutual fund executives flag uncertainty for investors due to closure, merger with other categories

Sebi revamps mutual fund categories: Experts explain changes for investors

Overhaul of mutual fund categories introduces tighter thematic rules to improve transparency and align Indian investment products with global goal-based standards

Size, strategy and liquidity puzzle: Experts weigh risks in smallcap funds

As rising liquidity stress crosses the psychologically important 100-day mark, experts weigh the real risks in smallcap funds

Sebi orders regulated entities to disclose identity on social media posts

Sebi has directed all regulated entities to display their registered name and registration number on social media content related to the securities market to help investors identify authorised sources

Sebi shifts gold, silver valuation norms for MFs to domestic spot prices

Sebi has overhauled valuation norms for mutual funds, requiring gold and silver holdings to be priced using domestic spot rates from recognised exchanges instead of LBMA-linked benchmarks

Sebi broadens scope for equity MFs, allows gold and silver exposure

Regulator introduces life cycle funds, expands equity categories and phases out solution-oriented schemes, while permitting equity funds to hold gold and silver

Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman

Working groups constituted by Sebi to review the delivery and settlement framework and existing regulatory norms in the agricultural commodity derivatives segment have submitted their reports to Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the regulator said on Thursday. The expert panels were mandated to examine whether the current framework governing margins, position limits, and delivery and settlement mechanisms could be optimised without compromising market integrity. "The Working Groups set up by Sebi in the agri commodity derivatives segment for review of the current framework of delivery and settlement and review of current regulatory norms presented their reports to Sebi Chairman," the regulator said in a post on X. In December, Pandey indicated that Sebi would soon constitute another working group to undertake a similar review of the non-agricultural commodity derivatives segment following consultations with stakeholders. "After due consultation with all stakeholders, we are going to for

Info Edge commits Rs 250 crore to new B8 Fund I for growth-stage bets

Info Edge has committed Rs 250 crore to B8 Fund I, expanding its structured investment platform and deepening support for growth-stage ventures in India's startup ecosystem

India a well-governed destination for long-term capital: Sebi chief

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey told investors India is shaping transparent, credible and resilient markets, aiming to attract long-term institutional capital amid global uncertainty

IPO-bound Oyo parent PRISM appoints ex-Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi to board

IPO-bound OYO's parent entity PRISM on Wednesday announced the appointment of former SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi as an Independent Director on its Board. His appointment comes as PRISM aims to further strengthen its board and governance framework as it strives to grow and access the public markets. "Tyagi joins an experienced board with expertise across governance, consumer businesses, technology and strategic investments," OYO said in a statement. The board comprises Independent Directors, including William Steve Albrecht, the Dr Jay H Price/Arthur Andersen Endowed Professor of Accountancy at Utah State University; Troy Matthew Alstead, former CFO and group president of Starbucks Corporation; Deepa Malik, Padma Shri awardee; Bejul Somaia, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners; Sumer Juneja, Non-Executive Nominee Director and Managing Partner at Softbank Investment Advisers; and Aditya Ghosh, Non-Executive Nominee Director and Co-Founder of Akasa Air. Ritesh Agarwal, Founder, PRISM .

Corporate bond funds: Overlook recent outflows, invest with 3-5-yr horizon

The outflows were due to liquidity tightness and consequent rise in yields, not due to a deterioration in the category's risk-return profile

Don't get hooked: The new Sebi letterhead scam targeting your savings

If a "government" letter asks for your bank details or a quick UPI transfer to "clear" your stocks, it's not a notice-it's a heist.

RBI not revisiting lending norms for proprietary trading: Guv Malhotra

Earlier on Monday, Sebi chairman Pandey said the stock market regulator has received a representation from the industry on the issue

Sebi suspends senior officer; chairman signals zero tolerance on misconduct

Sebi has suspended a general manager over alleged misuse of position, with Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressing that the regulator will act firmly against any egregious behaviour by its staff

Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities settle Sebi RPT case for ₹4.12 crore

Sebi has settled proceedings against Kalyani Steels, BF Utilities and a former compliance officer over multiple lapses in approvals and disclosures related to related-party transactions

Sebi plans overhaul of PMS regulations, flags need for stronger governance

Regulator to revisit 2020 portfolio manager norms, tighten governance, curb mis-selling and explore exchange-based pre-ipo trading mechanism