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Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data

The IPO market, where companies typically sell shares to the public for the first time, raised a record ₹1.8 trillion in FY26 through 112 different companies on the mainboard of the stock exchanges

Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules

The market regulator mandates a two-year cooling-off period for former employees representing any client

SIF AUM jumps 29% to ₹17,858 cr in Jun, hybrid strategies hold 72% share

Assets under management of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) rose 29 per cent month-on-month to Rs 17,858 crore at the end of June 2026, driven by strong investor inflows into hybrid investment strategies, according to data from Amfi. The total SIF AUM increased from Rs 13,814 crore in May, while monthly inflows rose to Rs 3,782 crore against Rs 1,396 crore. Markets regulator Sebi introduced the SIFs framework in February 2025 to bridge the gap between regular mutual funds and high-ticket Portfolio Management Services (PMS). SIFs target sophisticated investors through flexible hedging, derivatives, and long-short strategies. According to ValueMetrics Mutual Fund & SIF Flow Meter, hybrid investment strategies continued to dominate the segment, accounting for 72 per cent of the total SIF AUM at Rs 12,822 crore as of June 30. Within this category, hybrid long-short funds alone managed Rs 11,910 crore, representing 67 per cent of the industry's total SIF AUM. Equity-oriented ...

Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India

"Video KYC is blocked for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses outside India. we are seeing how to mitigate risks & open it up," said a Finmin official

Tonbo Imaging, Zetwerk, 2 others get Sebi approval to float IPOs

The market regulator approved four IPO proposals, paving the way for companies in defence, retail, manufacturing and metals to tap the public markets

Nearly 210 newage firms ready for public markets in next two years: Redseer

Redseer projects nearly 210 new-age firms will be ready for IPOs over the next two years, with listed companies' market capitalisation expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030

SAT adjourns hearing on pleas by FPIs named in Hindenburg report to July 15

While the FPIs sought adjourned, the counsel for Sebi argued that the delay was impacting the ongoing investigations

Sebi eyes fresh wave of reforms for SMEs, aims to cut capital-raising costs

Sebi is considering a second round of SME reforms, including lower capital-raising costs, a delisting framework and wider access to the listing ecosystem

Sebi bars 19 from trading in Osiajee Texfab for alleged market fraud

Market regulator alleges coordinated trades and misleading disclosures fuelled an unjustified surge in Osiajee Texfab's share price

Delhi HC: NSE chief falls within ambit of PC Act; Ramkrishna plea dismissed

The Delhi High Court held that the National Stock Exchange performs functions involving significant public interest and upheld the sanction granted for Chitra Ramkrishna's prosecution

Bombay HC sets aside ACB order directing FIR against former Sebi officials

The Bombay High Court has quashed an ACB court order directing registration of an FIR against former Sebi officials, citing the absence of a cognisable offence

Zostel asks Sebi to scrutinise Oyo's IPO disclosures over legal dispute

Zostel has urged Sebi to review Oyo's IPO disclosures, alleging incomplete and misleading references to their long-running legal dispute before the public issue

New derivatives tied to Nifty index designed for FPI get Sebi nod

NSE gets regulatory approval for foreign investor-focused derivatives as India seeks to deepen market access and revive overseas flows

Sebi notifies changes to FPI regulations, mandates fee payment in INR

Sebi has shifted FPI and FVCI fee payments to a rupee-denominated structure, revised registration charges and custodian fees, and notified new intraday borrowing norms for mutual funds

NFRA begins investigation into Rajesh Exports' financial misstatement

Don't mistake AI's fluency for accuracy, warns NFRA chairman

NFRA chief says Rajesh Exports probe is underway, can't share timeline

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is looking into the revenue misstatements case at Rajesh Exports, but it will not be possible to share a timeline on the probe, a top official at the auditors' watchdog said on Tuesday. "Yes, we have started our processes," NFRA chairperson Nitin Gupta said on the sidelines of an event organised by Ficci here. He declined to share any observations, saying the matter is not with him, and also a timeline by which the probe will be completed. It can be noted that last month, capital markets regulator Sebi issued an order in which Rajesh Exports was found to have indulged in misstating revenues over a long period, pegging the overall discrepancies at Rs 15.5 lakh crore. As per subsequent reports, Sebi had written to NFRA seeking examination of the errant entity's auditors. Gupta on Tuesday called for genuine board independence in India's promoter-driven companies, pointing out that as AI influences corporate decision-making, a critical

Sebi may ease short selling by doubling lendable stocks for investors

Stock scam ‌scandals led India to develop strict requirements for its cash equities market, with rules tightened in the early 2000s and then again in the period 2017 to 2020

Sebi issues administrative warning to Reliance over employees' share trades

The market regulator's warning relates to trades by two employees and an employee's immediate relative while in possession of unpublished price-sensitive information

Rentomojo secures Sebi nod for IPO comprising fresh issue and OFS

The online furniture and appliances rental platform has received Sebi's observations for its proposed IPO, comprising a Rs 150 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale

Rentomojo secures Sebi approval for IPO with Rs 150-crore fresh issue

Online rental and subscription platform Rentomojo Ltd has received Sebi's go-ahead for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), an update with the regulator showed on Monday. The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 150 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 2.84 crore equity shares by existing shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The regulator received the company's draft papers on April 1 and gave its observations on July 6, the update showed. In Sebi parlance, the issuance of observations implies its approval to float the IPO. According to the draft papers, the company proposes to utilise the net proceeds from the fresh issue towards payment of loans, payment of lease rentals or licence fees for warehouses and experience stores, and general corporate purposes. Rentomojo operates a technology-driven, direct-to-consumer online rental and subscription platform for furniture and home appliances. As of September