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Sebi revises InvITs norms, minimum investment slashed to ₹25 lakh

Markets regulator Sebi has notified rules to reduce the minimum allotment lot in the primary market for privately placed infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) to Rs 25 lakh, aligning it with the trading lot size in the secondary market. Prior to this, the minimum allotment lot in the primary market for privately placed InvITs was Rs 1 crore or Rs 25 crore, depending on the asset mix. However, in an earlier round of reforms, the trading lot size in the secondary market had already been reduced to Rs 25 lakh, irrespective of the asset mix. Accordingly, this amendment introduces a uniform minimum allotment size of Rs 25 lakh in the primary market for all privately placed InvITs, harmonizing it with the secondary market norms. Also, the regulator, through separate notifications dated September 1, enhanced the ease of doing business for the activities of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) by amending rules. Under the norms, Sebi sai

Sebi notifies easier delisting rules for PSUs with 90% govt holding

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced special measures for voluntary delisting of PSUs, where the government owns 90 per cent or more stake, in a move aimed at streamlining the exit process. Such measures include relaxations from the requirement of a two-thirds threshold for approving delisting by public shareholders and in the mode of computation of the floor price. Also, such delisting can happen at a fixed price at least 15 per cent premium over the floor price-- regardless of trading frequency. In its notification dated September 1, Sebi said the rule is applicable for PSUs-- excluding banks, Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and insurance companies-- where the state owns 90 per cent or more stake. The floor price for delisting will be calculated using the highest of three options-- volume weighted average price paid during the 52 weeks immediately preceding the reference date; highest price paid during the 26 weeks immediately preceding the reference date; and the pri

Sebi expedites IPO approvals as it looks to ease regulations: Report

Sebi is using artificial intelligence to scan documents for shortcomings and engaging with merchant bankers to speed up clarifications needed, the regulatory sources said

Sebi says Jane Street probe could be wider as firm demands release of docs

Jane Street told SAT Sebi ignored its own surveillance report and sought access to NSE communications and regulator emails in the ₹4,840-cr case

Jane Street vs Sebi: SAT hearing begins today in market manipulation case

The Securities Appellate Tribunal begins hearing Jane Street's challenge to Sebi's July order amid claims of withheld documents and unfair trading ban

Sebi revises settlement dates after September 8 declared holiday

Sebi has changed settlement schedules for derivatives, cash, and SLB segments after clearing corporations declared September 8 a holiday, ensuring smooth market functioning

Glass Wall Systems files DRHP for IPO, aims to raise ₹60-cr; check details

Glass Walls Systems (India), a Mumbai-based premium façade solutions and fenestration provider, has filed a DRHP with the Sebi for its maiden public issue

Settlement dates for cash, SLBM segments revised amid consecutive holidays

The settlement cycle for cash, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing mechanism (SLBM) segments has been revised after September 5 and September 8 were declared as settlement holidays by clearing corporations, markets regulator Sebi said on Monday. The decision has been taken in consultation with stock exchanges and clearing corporations, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a statement. "The settlement for the derivative segment for the 3 trade days viz. September 04, 2025 (Thursday), September 5, 2025 (Friday) and September 8, 2025 (Monday) will be undertaken on September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)," it said. For cash and SLBM segments, settlement for trades executed on September 4 and September 5 will also be carried out on September 9, while settlement for trades of September 8 and September 9 will be undertaken on September 10. Earlier, stock exchanges BSE and NSE had announced September 5 as a settlement holiday. However, after the Maharasthra governmen

SC Judge Chandran recuses from PIL seeking probe into Viceroy-Vedanta case

Supreme Court judge Justice K Vinod Chandran on Monday recused from hearing a plea seeking directions to authorities to investigate allegations made by US short seller Viceroy Research that billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining conglomerate was "financially unsustainable" and posing severe risk to creditors. Taking note of Justice Chandran's recusal, the bench also comprising Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Atul Chandurkar adjourned the plea filed by advocate Shakti Bhatia. Bhatia, in his plea, contended that he independently corroborated portions of the Viceroy report, particularly regarding undisclosed related-party transactions, by reviewing MCA21 filings, SEBI disclosures and Registrar of Companies records. The petition submitted that certain high-value transactions involved counterparties neither declared as related parties nor subjected to shareholder approval as mandated. Viceroy Research had released a report charging billionaire Agarwal's mining conglomerate as "financial

Sebi board likely to relax rules for MFs, large IPO, FPIs in Friday meet

The regulator may allow MFs to expand business, ease IPO dilution norms, simplify FPI rules and tighten governance of MIIs at its September 12 board meeting

Street Signs: Tata Capital set sail in rough seas, a coiled spring at 25K

Tata Capital readies India's biggest NBFC IPO amid volatile markets; Nifty eyes 25K on GST boost; grey market premiums heat up for upcoming issues led by Urban Company

MFs vs PMS: Let corpus size and need for flexibility guide choice

In a pooled structure, your fate is tied to the collective behaviour of all investors. In a non-pooled one, your portfolio stands on its own

PhysicsWallah files updated draft papers with Sebi, eyes ₹3,820 cr via IPO

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 3,100 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares aggregating up to Rs 720 crore by promoters

Supreet Chemicals files IPO draft papers with Sebi to raise ₹499 cr

Supreet Chemicals Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi for raising Rs 499 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) to fund its greenfield project and pare debt. The IPO will be entirely a fresh issue of equity shares with no offer-for-sale component, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Friday. The specialty chemicals company plans to use Rs 310 crore for financing its greenfield project, Rs 65 crore for paying debt and remaining funds for meeting general corporate expenses. The company's total outstanding borrowings amounted to over Rs 200 crore as of March 2025, the draft papers showed. The company may also consider raising up to Rs 99 crore through a pre-IPO placement. If undertaken, fresh issue size will be reduced accordingly. Headquartered in Gujarat, Supreet Chemicals is specialty chemical intermediates manufacturer with expertise in handling over 15 complex chemistries. Its products cater to industries including textil

Sebi initiates investigation into Jane Street amid continued complaints

SEBI on July 4 temporarily barred the firm from local markets on allegations of market manipulation, which the company has denied

Sebi issues rules to surrender KRA registration to protect investor records

Sebi on Friday issued a circular to streamline the process for surrendering KYC registration to ensure an orderly winding down of such agencies' operations while safeguarding investors' interests. In a circular issued on Friday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said the framework is necessary to deal with voluntary exits by KRAs due to business decisions and involuntary exits triggered by financial distress or regulatory action. "It is decided that the process for surrender of KRA registration should be streamlined for voluntary/involuntary scenarios so that critical operations and services of KRA are wound down in an orderly manner," the regulator said. According to the framework, the Know Your Client (KYC) Registration Agencies (KRAs) are required to maintain interoperability and portability of investor KYC records. Under the new norms, the regulator said KRAs surrendering their registration will be required to transfer all KYC records, including modifications an

Sebi cautions investors against fraudsters impersonating the regulator

Sebi warns investors about fraudsters using its logo and letterhead to impersonate officials, asking for payments related to compliance services and penalties

Knack Packaging files draft papers with Sebi for IPO, aims to raise ₹475 cr

Packaging solutions provider Knack Packaging has filed draft papers with Sebi to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to support its expansion plans. The issue comprises a fresh equity issue of Rs 475 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 70 lakh equity shares by promoters and an existing shareholder, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Of the fresh issue, about Rs 435 crore will be utilised for setting up a new manufacturing facility at Borisana, Kadi in Mehsana, Gujarat, while the balance will be earmarked for general corporate purposes. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Knack Packaging is a leading integrated, innovation-driven, export-oriented packaging solutions provider. Its portfolio includes Printed and Laminated Woven Polypropylene (PLWPP) bags and PLWPP pinch bottom bags, catering to diverse sectors such as food products and pet foods. The company commands nearly 10 per cent market share in India's flexible bulk PLWPP bags ...

Sebi likely to tweak its June reform proposal on governance of MIIs

Separately, the regulator is weighing the introduction of a variable pay component of up to 25 per cent for certain key managerial employees of MIIs in their annual remuneration

Upcoming IPO! Eldorado Agritech files draft papers with Sebi; details here

Eldorado Agritech plans to raise ₹1,000 crore through its IPO, comprising a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹340 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹660 crore by its promoters