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Sebi seeks govt nod for banks, pension funds in non-agri commodity trade

Sebi will "engage" with the government to allow banks, insurance companies and pension funds to invest in non-agriculture commodity derivative markets, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday. He said the capital markets regulator is also looking at a proposal to allow foreign portfolio investors to trade in non-cash settled, non-agricultural commodity derivative contracts. "We will also engage with the government to consider banks, insurance companies and pension funds to trade in these (non-cash, non-agricultural) markets," Pandey said, while speaking at the event organised by MCX. By December 2025 end, Sebi will include commodity-specific brokers in a common reporting mechanism for compliance reports. Pandey also said that the commodity markets have to play an important role in ensuring rare metals security for the country.

Sebi's expanded probe may tighten noose around US trading firm Jane Street

Sebi has broadened its probe into Jane Street beyond Bank Nifty to other indices, with early findings suggesting wider market manipulation than seen in the July order

Margin trading: Track trades, set stop-losses, focus on quality stocks

Be on the alert for margin calls, have liquidity for top-ups, especially in volatile markets

Hero Motors gets Sebi nod to float ₹1,200 crore IPO; check key details here

Hero Motors aims to raise ₹1,200 crore through its maiden public issue, comprising a fresh issue of ₹800 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹400 crore

Sebi signals more relaxations to ease onboarding of foreign investors

Sebi is considering new relaxations for foreign portfolio investors, including a common KYC system and wider use of India Digital Signature to simplify onboarding and compliance

Canara HSBC Life Insurance secures Sebi approval for proposed IPO plan

State-owned Canara Bank on Monday said its subsidiary, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Ltd, has received capital market regulator Sebi's nod for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). Canara HSBC Life Insurance has received communication from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) vide letter dated September 15 on final observations and for filing Updated Red Hearing Prospectus (UDRHP), Canara Bank said in a regulatory filing. The offer comprises an offer for sale of up to 23.75 crore shares of face value of Rs 10 each, including up to 13.77 crore shares by Canara Bank, up to 47 lakh shares by HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings and up to 9.5 crore shares by Punjab National Bank. Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company is a three-way venture promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings, a member of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) group, and another state-owned lender Punjab National Bank (PNB). The company had the ...

Orkla India gets Sebi nod for IPO; parent of MTR Foods, Eastern Spices

Orkla India, the parent of MTR Foods and Eastern Spices, has received SEBI approval for its IPO involving the sale of 2.28 crore equity shares by promoter and shareholders

FIA flags concerns over Sebi's closing auction plan, seeks changes

FIA has urged Sebi to revise its closing auction session proposal, warning of price discrepancies, expiry-day risks, and operational complexity without harmonisation

Reits rally as Sebi reclassifies them as equity for mutual fund flows

Reits surged after Sebi reclassified them as equity securities for mutual fund investments, a move expected to lift liquidity, expand investor base and attract capital

Equity tag for Reits likely to boost new launches, deepen market

New Sebi rule boosts Reits with equity status, promising deeper liquidity, index inclusion, and broader investor participation

Once hybrid orphan, Reits now wear equity colours in mutual fund space

Cross no man's land with fund allocation hinging on liquidity and benchmarks

Street Signs: Nifty hot streak meets Fed test; cash turnover hits 6-mth low

Nifty's winning run faces Fed test, cash turnover slides as big caps dominate, and Sebi widens crackdown on finfluencer ads with Meta and Google compliance

Sebi revives B-30 incentives for mutual funds with ₹2,000 payout cap

Sebi allows mutual funds to pay incentives to distributors for new investors from beyond top 30 cities and first-time women investors, capped at Rs 2,000

Sebi move to classify Reits as equity draws strong industry support

Sebi's equity classification for Reits and expanded definition of strategic investor expected to deepen the market, boost liquidity, and widen participation

Sebi eases IPO dilution rules, extends MPS timeline to help big listings

The regulator also approved an easier onboarding of FPIs

Disclosure of family agreements must for listed firms: Sebi in HC

The regulator made these submissions to the Bombay HC in a petition filed by Kirloskar group firms

SC approves ₹5,000 crore payout from Sebi-Sahara fund to depositors

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the disbursal of Rs 5,000 crore of over Rs 24,000 crore deposited by Sahara Group with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India to repay dues of the depositors of the Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed an application filed by the Centre seeking allocation of the amount lying in the SEBI-SAHARA refund account for payment to the depositors. The top court also extended the date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026 for disbursal of Rs 5,000 crore to the depositors allocated in 2023. The bench said the order was in line with the March 29, 2023 order where a similar application of the Centre was allowed for allocation of Rs 5,000 crore to repay dues of the depositors of the Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies. The amount of Rs 5,000 crore was directed to be transferred from the SEBI-Sahara Refund Account to the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies, which was as

Sebi board clears IPO rule relaxations, new norms for foreign investors

Stock market regulator Sebi's board on Friday cleared significant reforms, focusing on IPO regulations, simplified entry for foreign investors, and a new framework for anchor investors in public issues. This was the third board meeting chaired by Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey who assumed office on March 1. Among the proposals approved included relaxing the minimum IPO requirements for very large companies, and also extending the timeline for them to meet minimum public shareholding norms. In its board meeting, Sebi approved a proposal to make it easier for low-risk foreign investors to participate in the Indian securities market with the introduction of a single window access. This is aimed at simplifying compliance and enhancing the country's attractiveness as an investment destination. To enhance the attractiveness of IPOs for global funds, Sebi decided to revamp share-allocation framework for anchor investors in companies' maiden public offerings. Additionally, it has been deci

Tariffs to dent India Inc's Q2; Fed cut to benefit India most: Swastika MD

Recent US tariffs of up to 50 per cent on over half of India's exports are creating significant headwinds for Q2 FY26 corporate profits, says Nyati

Sebi board likely to meet on Friday to consider regulatory reforms

Markets watchdog Sebi's board is likely to discuss a raft of regulatory reforms during its upcoming meeting on Friday. These measures included relaxing the minimum IPO requirements for very large companies, and also extending the timeline for them to meet minimum public shareholding norms, sources said. Other key items on the agenda included simplifying compliance for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), relaxing the regulation for accredited investors in certain alternative investment funds (AIFs), expanding the scope of rating agencies' activities, and granting equity status to REITs and InvITs, they added. Several of these proposals have already been floated for public consultation, indicating a broader push towards refining the regulatory landscape. This would mark the third board meeting under the chairmanship of Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who assumed office on March 1. The board may approve a proposal to encourage large issuers to pursue listings in India. Under the proposal, for .