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Sebi backs LTCG tax relief: What Shankar Sharma, Samir Arora said earlier

Market investors have long called LTCG tax a 'major policy mistake' and urged the government to scrap the levy to attract foreign capital into India

Sebi backs removal of long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors

The recommendations, which come months before the annual federal budget in February, are not binding and a final call rests with the government

A crisis with benefits: IL&FS enters new phase with recoveries on track

The IL&FS resolution has delivered higher-than-expected recoveries for lenders while triggering key changes in India's insolvency framework, corporate regulation and laws governing business conduct

Sebi working to delist companies with no economic activity: Chairman

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working towards removing companies with no economic activity from the stock exchanges, as their continued presence in the listed space poses a potential risk to investors, a top official said. There are a number of listed companies with no economic activity, SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said. "They pose a potential danger to investors, and therefore, it is necessary to remove them from the listed space. We are making efforts towards their delisting," Pandey said here on Saturday during a programme. From the perspective of market integrity, it is important to address the presence of such companies, as their continued listing could expose an increasing number of investors to potential risks through social media groups, he said. These stocks are used in "pump and dump operations" by some manipulators, the SEBI chairman said. He said SEBI was using AI techniques to track and scrutinise such accounts, along with numerous other ..

Sebi extends digital accessibility compliance deadline to January 31

Sebi has extended the deadline for regulated entities to complete key digital accessibility compliance requirements to January 31 next year, following requests from market participants. In a circular dated October 30, Sebi said the extension covers the appointment of an International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) auditor, conducting accessibility audits of digital platforms and remediation of findings arising from the audits. The requirements are part of Sebi's earlier circulars on mandatory compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the rules framed thereunder by all regulated entities. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said it had received representations from regulated entities seeking an extension for submitting their compliance status and had also reviewed the progress made by them. The circular refers to five earlier communications issued by the regulator in July, August, September and December 2025, and July 31,

Sebi bars EKI Energy, MD Dabkara, others from market; imposes penalty

Markets regulator Sebi has barred EKI Energy Services Ltd and its Managing Director Manish Kumar Dabkara from the securities market for two months and 12 months, respectively, for misrepresenting financial statements of the carbon credits trading firm and diverting funds. Also, the regulator has restrained the company's former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mohit Kumar Agarwal from the securities market for eight months, while whole-time directors Naveen Sharma and Sonali Sheikh have been prohibited for five months and one month, respectively. Besides, Sebi has imposed monetary penalties totalling Rs 88 lakh on the company and other individuals for various violations of securities market regulations. Further, the markets regulator directed Dabkara to take immediate steps to recoup the amount diverted from EKI Energy Services. In its 94-page final order, Sebi noted that EKI had prematurely recognised revenue aggregating Rs 197.04 crore during the first three quarters of FY23, thereby

Sebi chairman says market regulator keeping eye on Tata Group developments

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday said the market regulator is monitoring developments relating to governance at the holding company level in the Tata Group, and pointed out that the group's listed companies and their promoters are subject to SEBI's disclosure and compliance norms. The comments came amid differences over governance matters at Tata Sons, the group's holding company, including the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as chairman and the question of its proposed listing. "At the holding company level, there are some issues, as that's not really a listed company. The rest of the companies, those which are listed, follow all the LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) norms," Pandey told reporters on the sidelines of the launch of the Bharat Chamber Investors Forum. These listed companies and promoters of those firms are subject to all norms, he said. Asked whether the SEBI was keeping track of Tata Group's developments, he said, "Yes... I mean in

Sebi aims to make capital markets more accessible, resilient: Chairman

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday said the regulator is continuously working to make the country's capital markets more accessible, efficient and resilient, with a core approach focused on facilitating capital formation, improving ease of doing business and strengthening investors' protection. Speaking on capital market expansion at the Bharat Chamber of Commerce Investors Forum here, Pandey noted that the market capitalisation has grown strongly over the past decade, with companies raising on average more than Rs 10 lakh crore annually through equity and debt issuances. "While we continue to strengthen markets for businesses, an equally important priority is investor protection. World-class markets must be not only efficient during normal times, but also resilient during periods of stress," he said. "Our approach has been to facilitate capital formation, improve ease of doing business, and strengthen investor protection," Pandey said, highlighting that these objectives .

Cyberattack on SMARTs portal puts Sebi's cybersecurity team on high alert

Sebi puts its cybersecurity team on red alert after a code execution attack on its SMARTs portal, but says no personal or sensitive data was compromised

Sebi imposes ₹1 crore fine on CDSL for multiple compliance lapses

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) for multiple compliance lapses, including failure to communicate reasons for rejection of pledge requests to the depository participants (DPs) of both the pledgor and pledgee and shortcomings in disaster recovery drills. CDSL has been directed to pay the penalty within 45 days, failing which recovery proceedings may be initiated. In its 102-page order, Sebi said CDSL had violated several regulatory requirements during FY2023-24, following an inspection of its operations. The violations included failure to communicate reasons for rejection of pledge requests to the depository participants of both the pledgor and pledgee, non-compliance with prescribed procedures for handling Client Unpaid Securities Accounts (CUSA), inadequate measures to prevent unauthorised data transmission and shortcomings in disaster recovery operations. The regulator also found that CDSL had faile

Sebi eases FPI compliance, extends KYC review period from December 1

Sebi has extended KYC review intervals for certain foreign portfolio investors to two or eight years and removed a separate disclosure requirement, effective December 1

Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi's KVR Murty

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) may consider additional safeguards for derivatives trading amid heightened activity on expiry days, while leaving open whether the responsibility for

BFSI Insight Summit: Sebi explores domestic AI model for securities market

Regulator also proposes tighter disclosure norms for issue proceeds and stronger cybersecurity oversight

Purpose still holds, CAS will continue: Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlined plans to ease FPI rules, reform SME listings and consider stock exchange self-listing with safeguards.

Sebi will review compliance burden on foreign investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will review rules that make India less competitive for foreign investors and issue a consultation paper on aligning them with global standards.

Sebi will review compliance burden on foreign investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will review compliance rules for foreign investors and seek views on aligning them with global standards

You can't regulate your own thing: Sebi chief on exchange self-listing

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said exchange self-listing raises regulatory concerns over who regulates an exchange's own shares

Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi WTM Murty

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail derivatives trading may need more guardrails amid expiry-day hyperactivity, stressing investor protection and market integrity.

Sebi extends compliance deadline for debenture trustees till April 2027

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday extended the deadline by six months, till April 27, 2027, for debenture trustees to comply with requirements governing activities that fall outside its regulatory purview. Under Regulation 9C of the Sebi (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993, a debenture trustee holding a valid certificate of registration is required to transfer activities not regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to separate business units within a prescribed timeline. The provision was introduced through amendments notified on October 27, 2025, to provide clarity on the scope of activities permitted for debenture trustees. Sebi had initially given six months for compliance. Subsequently, in April 2026, the regulator granted an additional six months, extending the deadline to October 27, 2026, following industry representations highlighting operational challenges in establishing the necessary systems and processes. In its latest circular on Tuesday, Sebi

No standardised CAS template worldwide: Sebi Whole-time Member K V R Murty

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail F&O traders may need additional guardrails, while stressing investor awareness, market integrity and technology-led oversight