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Sebi eyes SLBM reforms; may allow net settlement to boost market liquidity

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday, at sidelines of a symposium on cyber security, that the regulator will soon come up with a consultation paper on SLBM, in its efforts to stabilise CAS

Sebi cautions investors against 'live trading strategies' on social media

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday cautioned investors against taking investment decisions based on "live trading strategies" or "real-time strategies" offered on social media platforms, saying such sessions may involve unregistered investment advisory services. The regulator said it has come to its notice that certain individuals on social media platforms are offering real-time tips on taking positions in the stock market through live trading sessions. "These persons portray themselves as experts in the securities market, provide detailed analysis of when to invest, when to exit, strategies to be followed and the positions to be taken on market indices," Sebi said in a press release. The regulator said some of these individuals claim to trade in real time while showcasing the performance of their trades, market patterns based on live data and the targets they expect to be achieved. Sebi also pointed out that such live trading sessions are being viewed by a substantial number of peop

New Closing auction session here to stay, says Sebi chairman Pandey

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the new closing auction session is here to stay, while the regulator plans a consultation paper on securities lending and borrowing reforms

Sebi revamps mutual fund registration process, sets out eligibility norms

Sebi on Monday revamped the registration process for mutual funds, introducing a consolidated application framework in a bid to streamline preliminary and final approvals while requiring prospective sponsors to make detailed disclosures on their financial strength, ownership, governance and regulatory track record. The framework comes under the Sebi (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026, which were notified in July. "In view of the recent overhaul of the Sebi (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026, and Sebi Intermediaries Regulations, it has been decided to revise and consolidate the existing forms into a single application form for registration of Mutual Funds," the regulator said in its circular. At present, applications for registration of a mutual fund are processed in two stages in-principle approval to the sponsor or applicant for setting up a mutual fund, and final registration of the mutual fund. An application for in-principle approval needs to be submitted in Form A. Further, the .

Sebi launches portals to strengthen cybersecurity incident reporting

The Incident Reporting Portal will streamline cybersecurity incident reporting, while the Cyber Suraksha Portal will serve as a central hub for information sharing

Svatantra Microfin files papers with Sebi for ₹3,000 crore public offer

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue and an offer for sale of Rs 1,500 crore each; fresh proceeds will be used to augment the microfinance lender's Tier-I capital

Sebi moots digital KYC for NRIs, overseas citizens and foreigners

Regulator seeks to ease onboarding in FATF-compliant countries via remote verification

Sebi proposes settlement framework overhaul, seeks simpler calculations

The regulator has proposed a simpler formula for settlement amounts, lower additional charges for refiling and allowing settlement applications at the appellate stage

Sebi allows online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated bonds

Sebi has allowed online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated securities, expanding their product range while mandating clear overseas labelling and regulatory compliance

Sebi issues show-cause notice to Paytm officials over Dec 2023 disclosure

Sebi has questioned key managerial personnel of Paytm parent One 97 Communications over the timing of a December 2023 disclosure and its classification as unpublished price sensitive information

Sebi proposes mandatory 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' for debt securities

Under the proposal, issuers and online bond platform providers (OBPPs) would be required to display the Credit Risk-o-Meter in offer documents, abridged prospectuses, private placement memorandums

Smaller IPOs see sharper anchor investor exits after lock-in periods: Sebi

Sebi's study of 242 mainboard IPOs found an inverse relationship between issue size and anchor exit rates, with sub-Rs 250 crore issues recording the sharpest exits

Sebi proposes manager-led accreditation, wider eligibility for investors

Sebi has proposed allowing investment managers to determine accredited status during onboarding and adding securities market assets as an eligibility criterion for investors

Paytm CEO, CFO get Sebi notice over 2023 disclosure curbing small loans

The company, in a statement on December 6, 2023, said it would issue fewer sub-₹50,000 (about $525) personal loans, after the ‌Reserve Bank of India tightened rules on consumer lending

Closing Auction System is transparent, says Sebi Chairman Pandey

The regulator is seeking stakeholder feedback on the new auction mechanism as fund houses flag closing-price uncertainty, settlement constraints and initial operational issues

Sebi looks to ease position-limit, margin norms in commodity markets

The regulator is also considering wider FPI access, simpler settlement rules and lower participation costs while retaining safeguards in the commodity derivatives market

Balanced hybrid MFs suit moderate-risk investors with five-year horizon

Balanced hybrid funds maintain 40-60 per cent allocations to both equity and debt, offering moderate-risk investors diversification and rule-based rebalancing

Sebi sees no manipulation in closing auction session: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The closing auction is a separate 20-min session introduced in which exchanges collect buy and sell orders to determine a stock's closing price at a level where the maximum volume can be executed

India's retail traders lose $9.6 billion in options despite curbs

The losses eased slightly from ₹1.1 trillion a year earlier, while the number of traders fell to fewer than 8 million from 9.8 million, according to a written reply by MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary