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Market regulator Sebi signs MoU with FIU-India for data sharing

Securities and Exchange Board of India signs MoU with Financial Intelligence Unit - India to curb market fraud; PropShare REIT IPO sees full subscription

Sebi extends NPO registration validity to 3 years on Social Stock Exchange

Markets regulator Sebi has extended the registration validity for not-for-profit organisations on the Social Stock Exchange, allowing their enrolment as NPOs for three years without raising funds, and lowered the minimum subscription requirement for issuing Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments (ZCZP). The moves are aimed at promoting the SSE (Social Stock Exchange) and facilitating ease of fundraising and encouraging greater participation by NPOs, Sebi said in its circular on Wednesday. Sebi has extended the validity period to three years from the existing two years, during which NPOs can remain registered on the SSE without raising funds. Sebi has taken into account practical challenges faced by NPOs, including delays in statutory and regulatory approvals. "It is being specified that a NPO may register on a SSE and not raise funds through it for a period of two years from the date of registration. Such period of two years may be further extended by one additional years subject t

KV Ramana Murty takes charge; Sebi gets its fourth whole-time member

Murty had earlier served as a part-time member on Sebi's board as a government nominee

Sebi allows issuers to tweak IPO size without refiling their DRHP

Securities and Exchange Board of India eases IPO norms, allowing firms to cut fresh issue size by up to 50% without refiling DRHP amid volatile markets

Sebi, DoT enter pact for information sharing, curbing cybercrime

DoT and SEBI will share data and intelligence to detect and curb misuse of telecom resources in securities fraud and investment scams, strengthening investor protection

Sebi makes it easier for firms to cut IPO size as Iran war hits sentiment

Current ‌rules stipulate that initial public offering documents need to be refiled if the planned fund-raising amount increases or decreases by 20 per cent or more

Sebi's consultative approach cuts IPO rejections sharply in FY26

IPO rejections fell to just two in FY26 as Sebi adopted a consultative approach, allowing more time for issuers to address queries amid record primary market activity

Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more

NSE expands into commodities, FPI settlement norms evolve amid tax concerns, and mutual funds adopt distinct branding for specialised investment funds

Time for change: If nominees can sell shares, why not real estate?

If financial regulators can make transmission of securities and bank deposits swift and certain, there is no reason why state governments cannot do the same for real estate

Sebi bars 30+ entities in RRP Semiconductor case after 725x surge

Regulator finds prima facie evidence of manipulation in RRP Semiconductor shares after a 725-fold surge over 19 months, names promoters and intermediaries

AIFs hold nearly ₹180 crore despite exit plans due to pending issues

Sebi eases AIF closure rules, allowing funds to retain liquidation proceeds under conditions as Rs 180 crore remains locked due to litigation, tax and operational issues

Exchanges extend validity for SME IPO approvals amid global turmoil

Move follows Sebi's relief to mainboard IPOs, offering SMEs additional time to launch issues as global volatility continues to weigh on capital-raising plans

Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade

AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network

NCLT issues notice on Sebi plea in Jindal Poly Films class action

Tribunal seeks responses from company, flags exit of original petitioners after share sale and considers intervention pleas in ongoing class action

Sebi tightens lock-in norms; LIC jumps on bonus plan; IFSCA cancels licence

Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surged nearly 7 per cent on Wednesday, a day after the state-owned insurance major said it will consider a bonus issue

One-time relief: Sebi extends IPO timelines, eases public float rules

IPO-bound companies have been granted a six-month extension to the validity of approvals from the market regulator

Sebi cancels Basan Financial Services licence over regulatory violations

Sebi cracks down on Basan Financial, Om Power's ₹150 crore IPO opens, and InCred closes a ₹1,500 crore special opportunities fund amid active capital markets

India needs to rethink IPO norms for biotech startups: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw urges IPO reforms, saying India's listing norms hinder biotech firms that need long R&D cycles before generating revenue

Sebi considers infusing fresh life into Indian Depository Receipts

Move could deepen domestic capital markets, help MNCs easily list locally

Plan to focus on capacity building for independent directors: Sebi chief

Sebi chief flags gaps in governance effectiveness, urges independent directors to move beyond compliance and focus on accountability, insight, and long-term value creation