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Trai sets deadlines for BFSI to adopt '1600' series for official calls

Trai said the direction has been issued "to enhance consumer trust, curbing spam, and preventing fraudulent activities perpetrated through voice calls"

IBJA urges Sebi to regulate digital gold firms as investor concerns rise

The development comes weeks after the markets regulator warned investors against investing in digital or e-gold products, stating that such instruments fall outside its regulatory framework

Sebi to decline Jane Street's request for more data in trading ban case

SEBI's response, which has yet to be made public, will say that Jane Street's appeal represents a delaying tactic by the US trading giant, one of the sources told Reuters

India's investor base could double in 3-5 years, says Sebi chairman

Sebi chief says India could see its investor base double in three to five years, backed by strong economic fundamentals, rising household participation and a regulatory push for safer market access

Can banking regulator consider a 'check' tool for online deposit safety?

The Reserve Bank of India has already put in place a detailed fraud risk management framework for all regulated entities

Sebi board to take up conflict of interest panel report on December 17

Pandey says new disclosure rules for Sebi staff and board aim to boost trust

Sebi-Sahara case: SC to hear plea of staff seeking pending salaries payment

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list for hearing on November 17 interim pleas of employees seeking payment of their pending salaries from the Sahara Group companies. On October 14, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai sought responses from the Centre, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and other stakeholders on a plea of Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd. (SICCL) seeking permission to sell its 88 prime properties to Adani Properties Private Limited. The plea of SICCL is already listed for hearing on November 17. On Friday, the CJI was urged by the lawyers that the interim pleas of employees be also listed on Monday as they have not received salaries for many months. "Ok. They will be listed," CJI Gavai said. Earlier, the bench, also comprising Justices Surya Kant and M M Sundresh, heard the interlocutory application (IA) of Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd. (SICCL) in the long-pending matter relating to the Sahara Group's refund

Infomerics settles case with Sebi; NSE investor accounts cross 240 mn

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed 240 million unique investor accounts in November, just a year after breaching the 200-million mark

Sebi proposes IPO rule tweaks with lock-in fix, simpler disclosure format

Sebi has proposed amendments to tackle lock-in issues for pledged pre-IPO shares and replace the abridged prospectus with simpler offer document summary to help retail investors make informed decision

Sebi plans sweeping reforms to woo foreign investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The moves come in a year when foreign investors have pulled out nearly $17 billion from Indian equities and the economy faces pressure from high tariffs

Sebi panel seeks overhaul of conflict-of-interest, disclosure norms

A Sebi committee led by former vigilance chief Pratyush Sinha has proposed mandatory asset disclosures, tighter investment rules, and an ethics oversight system for top officials to prevent conflicts

Sebi warning triggers surge in withdrawals from digital gold fintechs

Following Sebi's warning that digital gold lies outside its regulatory scope, fintechs are facing scrutiny over vault practices, investor safety, and KYC compliance

SEBI warns on digital gold: Should you cash out or hold? Experts explain

'Safety must come before convenience,' say experts, urging investors to rethink unregulated digital gold after SEBI's latest caution

Facing issues with your mutual fund or broker? File it on SEBI's SCORES

Market regulator's platform allows investors to track progress in finding solution to grievance

Sebi expert group on conflict of interest submits its report to chairman

The development marks a potential step towards tightening governance norms at the regulator. The report was handed over at Sebi Bhavan in Mumbai on November 10, Sebi said in a press release

InCred Holdings submits draft prospectus to Sebi for upcoming IPO

InCred Holdings submits draft prospectus to Sebi for upcoming IPO launch

Sebi warns people against investing in digital gold products, flags risks

Markets regulator Sebi on Saturday warned investors against investing in digital or e-gold products, saying such instruments fall outside its regulatory framework and involve significant risks. The cautionary statement came after Sebi observed that some online platforms have been promoting 'digital gold' or 'e-gold' products as an easy alternative to investing in physical gold. "In this context, it is informed that such digital gold products are different from Sebi-regulated gold products as they are neither notified as securities nor regulated as commodity derivatives. They operate entirely outside the purview of Sebi," the regulator said in a statement. "Such digital gold products may entail significant risks for investors and may expose investors to counter party and operational risks," it added. Sebi further clarified that investor protection mechanisms applicable to regulated securities will not extend to such unregulated digital gold schemes. The regulator said that investor

Meritto's parent NoPaperForms files confidential IPO papers with Sebi

SaaS-based enrolment automation solution provider NoPaperForms has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi via a confidential route for raising funds through an initial public offering (IPO). In a public announcement on Saturday, the company said it has filed "the pre-filed draft red herring prospectus with Sebi and the stock exchanges...in relation to the proposed initial public offering of its equity shares on the main-board of the stock exchanges". Founded in 2017 by Naveen Goyal and funded by Infoedge, NoPaperForms aims to build a unified, vertically-focused technology platform covering the whole spectrum of running an educational organization from student acquisition, student lifecycle, to student success and outcomes. Currently, the company supports over 1,000 customers across India, the UAE, and Southeast Asia. At present, NoPaperForms offers two flagship products, Meritto-- operating System for Student Recruitment and enrolment, and Collexo-- full-stack paymen

Sebi flags valuation concerns in corporate deals, calls for more safeguards

Sebi's Kamlesh Chandra Varshney voiced concerns over inflated valuations in IPOs and corporate arrangements, urging stronger frameworks to protect minority shareholders and simplify compliance

Sebi to review short selling, SLB frameworks: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Markets regulator Sebi will soon set up a working group to undertake a comprehensive review of short selling and the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) frameworks, its Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday. The framework for short selling, introduced in 2007, has largely remained unchanged since its inception. Similarly, the SLB mechanism, rolled out in 2008 and modified a few times since, continues to be underdeveloped compared to global markets, highlighting the need for a thorough reassessment. Explaining the move, Pandey said, "We will soon form a working group to comprehensively review short selling and the SLB frameworks," while speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit. Under the SLB mechanism, investors or institutions holding shares in their demat accounts can lend them to other market participants for a fee. The transaction is executed through the stock exchange platform, with the clearing corporation providing a counter-guarantee to ensure smooth and ..