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Sebi sets ₹1 crore minimum, mandates demat for securitised debt instruments

Markets regulator Sebi has mandated a minimum ticket size or investment threshold of Rs 1 crore for the RBI-regulated originators and unregulated entities engaged in securitisation activities. Securitised Debt Instruments (SDIs) are financial products created by pooling together various types of debt -- such as loans, mortgages, or receivables -- and then selling them as securities to investors. This process, known as securitisation, allows the originator (such as a bank) to convert illiquid assets into liquid ones, providing an alternative source of funding. Investors in these instruments receive returns based on the performance of the underlying debt pool, and the risk is spread across multiple assets, offering potentially attractive returns. "The minimum ticket size for issuance of a securitised debt instrument shall be rupees one crore," Sebi said in a gazette notification. Further, the minimum ticket size for subsequent transfers of a securitised debt instrument will be Rs 1 .

SME migration to mainboard slows as tighter Sebi norms take effect

Migration from SME platform to mainboard has dropped sharply in 2024-25, with SEBI's tighter financial and governance norms expected to slow movement further

NSE issues compliance standards to regulate algo trading from August

Standards align with Sebi's February norms mandating API rules and registration to close regulatory gaps and protect retail investors in algorithmic trading

Sebi mandates cooling-off period for directors at market infra institutions

Markets regulator Sebi has strengthened the governance framework of market infrastructure institutions -- stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories -- by prescribing a mandatory cooling-off period for directors before they can join a competing institution. To give this effect, Sebi has amended Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2018 or SECC Regulations as well as Depositories and Participants norms 2018. In two separate notifications dated April 30, Sebi said that a non-independent director serving on the board of a market infrastructure institution will be eligible for direct appointment to the board of a competing institution after meeting two conditions -- a cooling-off period and prior approval of the appointment from the regulator. "Non-independent director on the governing board of a recognised stock exchange or a recognised clearing corporation may be appointed in another recognised stock exchange or a ...

Stretch marks on rally: Mkt has legs, trading volume still finding its feet

April's uptick signals a market stirring, with FPIs putting a spring in its step

Sebi working to set up centralised KYC system: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Markets regulator Sebi is actively working with the Ministry of Finance and other financial regulators on setting up a centralised KYC (Know Your Customer) system, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said. The Central KYC is an online database that maintains KYC records of customers in a centralised manner, aiming to streamline compliance across financial institutions. When asked about the common KYC system, Pandey told PTI, "Yes, I think we will move forward on that also. We're really trying to have a system which will be very, very effective." He added that the finance secretary is chairing the committee responsible for this initiative, and efforts are underway to expedite the process. While no definitive timeline was shared, Pandey expressed optimism, saying, "It should be done quite early." To illustrate the effectiveness of current systems, he cited the robust KRA (KYC Registration Agency) system. "This system is right now very effective where you do one KYC and then, everywhere

Sebi fines Seya Industries ₹58.5 cr for 'fund misuse, financial fraud'

Markets regulator Sebi has slapped penalties totalling Rs 58.50 crore on four Seya Industries' senior executives, including promoter and Chairperson Ashok Rajani and his son Amrit Rajani, for alleged siphoning of funds and manipulation of financial statements. The regulator imposed a fine of Rs 28 crore each on Ashok Ghanshyamdas Rajani and Amrit Rajani (Chief Financial Officer of Seya), Rs 2 crore on Asit Kumar Bhowmik and Rs 50 lakh on Sivaprasada Rao Buddi, Sebi said in the final order passed on Friday. In a 122-page order, Sebi found that Seya Industries had siphoned off funds worth Rs 81.26 crore to companies related to promoter entities (Whiz Enterprises, Aneeka Universal and Shri Balaji Entertainments) on the pretext of purchases and sales from/to them and/or through undisclosed fund transfers during FY19, FY20 and FY21, thereby flouting norms. The money was routed through companies privately held by the family of Ashok Rajani, chairman and managing director (CMD), and CFO of

ICAI to assist Sebi in safeguarding retail investors, tackling market fraud

Chartered accountants' apex body ICAI will be preparing a research paper to help markets watchdog Sebi in dealing with financial frauds. ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda on Saturday said the institute will set up a working group and hold discussions with Sebi to finalise the various aspects that will be looked into with respect to tackling financial fraud. The working group will submit a research paper to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in this regard, Nanda told PTI. Nanda had a meeting with Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday. "India is a very favourable investment destination. People want to invest in India and normal people have diverted their savings to the markets such as Systematic Investment Plans," Nanda said at a briefing in the national capital. It is important for Sebi to ensure the protection of investors' interests. Along with ICAI, a system can be developed to prevent fraud, he added. In recent years, there have been increased investmen

Jio-Facebook deal: SAT nixes Reliance Industries plea against Sebi penalty

Tribunal upholds Sebi's Rs 30 lakh penalty on RIL for not disclosing the Jio-Facebook investment deal after media reports triggered stock movement in March 2020

Sebi mulls easing InvIT, REIT norms to boost ease of doing business

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday waived the requirement of seeking specific approvals from the regulator for stock brokers to undertake business in GIFT-IFSC

Sebi accuses Adani's nephew in insider trading case, settlement talks on

Settlement terms were being discussed, said the source with direct knowledge of the matter, who declined to be named as the matter is confidential

Sebi relaxes norms for brokers to expand in Gift City, nixes separate NOC

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday allowed stock brokers to operate in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City, without taking its prior approval. Stock brokers proposing to undertake securities market related activities in GIFT-IFSC are permitted to do so under a separate business unit (SBU) of the stock broking entity itself. These activities can also be carried out if the branch qualifies as an SBU, Sebi said in its circular. Moreover, the existing practice of carrying out securities market-related activities in GIFT-IFSC through a subsidiary is also allowed. Thus, the form in which these activities are to be carried out is at the discretion of the entity. The matters related to policy, eligibility criteria, risk management, investor grievances, inspection, enforcement, claims for SBU in GIFT-IFSC would be specified under the regulatory framework issued by the regulatory authority concerned and all activities of the SBU in GIFT-IFSC would be under the ...

India's first SIFs: What's special about the funds, who should invest

The investment tool is being launched soon; it blends mutual fund oversight with hedge fund-like strategies

Priority Jewels files draft papers with Sebi to mop-up funds via IPO

Priority Jewels Ltd, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its nod to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The Mumbai-based company's IPO is completely a fresh issue of 54 lakh equity shares with no offer-for-sale (OFS) component, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Wednesday. Proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 75 crore will be utilized for payment of debt, besides, a portion will be used for general corporate purposes. Founded in 2007, Priority Jewels designs, manufactures and sells a wide range of light-weight, affordable diamond-studded gold and platinum fine jewellery. It sells directly to independent jewellers and jewellery chains in India as well as select international markets. It supplies its products to leading jewellery chains, including CaratLane, Kalyan Jewellers India, Reliance Retail, Malabar Gold & Diamonds FZCO, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri and Senco Gold. It has two jewellery manufacturing ...

BSE seeks Sebi approval to launch monthly contracts for several indices

Since September 2024, the exchange has launched 20 indices based on market capitalisation, weightage, and sector classification

Sebi chief rejects aptitude test for retail traders in F&O segment

Markets regulator Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey has ruled out the possibility of an aptitude test for retail traders wanting to participates in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment, saying it is impractical and prone to regulatory overreach. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had earlier introduced measures in November last year in a bid to curb excess speculation in derivatives. These regulatory steps came in the wake of a Sebi study that revealed a staggering 9 out of 10 retail investors lose money while trading in F&O instruments. When asked about the industry's suggestion of introducing tests for retail investors before permitting them to trade in risky derivative products, Pandey clarified the regulator's stance. "Right now, we aren't really considering any of those things." He explained the concerns of practicality and effectiveness behind such proposals. "Number one, we have to also see, will it be a regulatory overreach? Will you be able to ...

Sebi cracks down on three YouTubers for misleading investment content

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday barred three individuals from the securities markets for five years for allegedly misleading investors through YouTube videos to buy shares of Atlantaa. The regulator slapped a penalty of Rs 50 lakh on Manish Mishra and Rs 10 lakh each on Vivek Chauhan and Ankur Sharma. The markets watchdog also directed Mishra and Sharma to disgorge the unlawful gains worth Rs 10.38 lakh that they had pocketed and deposit the amount in the Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF) within 45 days of the order. "...the noticees 1, 2 and 5 (Manish Mishra, Vivek Chauhan and Ankur Sharma) have colluded and engaged in a coordinated scheme to upload misleading videos to induce investors to trade in shares of the company and in doing so, they have violated PFUTP (prohibition of fraudulent and unfair trade practices) regulations," Sebi said. Sebi observed that Manish Mishra had made illegal profit of Rs 4.37 lakh and Ankur Sharma had made illegal profit of Rs 6.01 la

Adani group's settlement pleas delayed by Sebi's review of processes

The review could take three months after which the Adani pleas will be taken up under new processes, said the second source, with direct knowledge of the matter

Sebi proposes mandatory demat before IPO filings to plug regulatory gaps

Sebi highlighted that dematerialisation eliminates inefficiencies and risks associated with physical share certificates, such as loss, theft, forgery, and delays in transfer and settlement

Sebi bars three for five yrs over fraudulent trading in shares of Atlantaa

Sebi had earlier issued restraint orders on two of the individuals, Manish Mishra and Vivek Chauhan, in earlier cases involving Sadhna Broadcast and Sharpline Broadcast