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Sebi resolves over 5,000 investors' complaints in June via SCORES platform

Sebi has disposed of a little over 5,000 complaints through its online grievance redressal platform SCORES in June, according to a notice by the capital markets regulator. As many as 17 complaints were pending for more than three months on SCORES as of June-end involving entities such as Aditya Birla Money Ltd, Finolex Industries, and HBL Power Systems, according to Sebi data. The regulator's grievance platform received 5,035 fresh complaints in June, while 5,037 complaints were disposed of during the month. As a result, the number of pending complaints declined from 5,537 to 5,524 as of June 30, 2026, Sebi said in a notice on Wednesday. The markets watchdog also reported that entities took an average of four days to submit the action taken reports (ATRs) on investor complaints during June, while the average resolution time for first-time level review complaints stood at eight days. Sebi clarified that the pending complaints figure also includes complaints where entities or design

Chhoti SIPs gain scale but face high exit rush amid West Asia conflict

High market volatility, strained household budgets likely factors

SAT adjourns FPI appeals after Sebi raises maintainability objections

The Securities Appellate Tribunal deferred to August 3 the hearing on appeals by five foreign portfolio investors after Sebi questioned the maintainability of their pleas

Newly listed firms ride small, midcap rally despite West Asia war

Most companies listed since March are trading above their issue price, with the rally in small- and mid-cap stocks helping cushion them from broader market volatility

IFSCA panel proposes mortgage Reits, tax parity and dual listing

Report supports development of securitisation markets, norms for regulatory parity

Sebi tightens code of conduct for board members on conflict of interest

Sebi has introduced a stricter governance framework for board members, tightening norms on conflicts of interest, disclosures, recusals, investments and post-retirement restrictions

Jana SFB posts 52% jump in Q1 profit supported by healthy asset growth

Jana Small Finance Bank reported a 52 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit, aided by higher net interest income, robust loan growth and an expanding secured loan portfolio

95% of Indian listed firms use dark patterns: How regulators are responding

Dark patterns continue to influence online consumer decisions, with a study finding 95% of listed firms use them. Sebi and Irdai are stepping up action to curb deceptive practices

RBI proposes one-time nod for MFs, insurers to raise bank stakes

The central bank has proposed a one-time approval mechanism for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to acquire major shareholding in banks, replacing repeated approvals

SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others

Supreme Court upholds Sebi's findings against Kotak AMC in the Essel FMP case, citing regulatory lapses and compliance failures

Merchant banker registrations at highest level since FY2000, shows data

The IPO market, where companies typically sell shares to the public for the first time, raised a record ₹1.8 trillion in FY26 through 112 different companies on the mainboard of the stock exchanges

Sebi tightens staff conduct norms, sharpens conflict-of-interest rules

The market regulator mandates a two-year cooling-off period for former employees representing any client

SIF AUM jumps 29% to ₹17,858 cr in Jun, hybrid strategies hold 72% share

Assets under management of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) rose 29 per cent month-on-month to Rs 17,858 crore at the end of June 2026, driven by strong investor inflows into hybrid investment strategies, according to data from Amfi. The total SIF AUM increased from Rs 13,814 crore in May, while monthly inflows rose to Rs 3,782 crore against Rs 1,396 crore. Markets regulator Sebi introduced the SIFs framework in February 2025 to bridge the gap between regular mutual funds and high-ticket Portfolio Management Services (PMS). SIFs target sophisticated investors through flexible hedging, derivatives, and long-short strategies. According to ValueMetrics Mutual Fund & SIF Flow Meter, hybrid investment strategies continued to dominate the segment, accounting for 72 per cent of the total SIF AUM at Rs 12,822 crore as of June 30. Within this category, hybrid long-short funds alone managed Rs 11,910 crore, representing 67 per cent of the industry's total SIF AUM. Equity-oriented ...

Coming soon: KYC from home for NRIs, foreigners looking to invest in India

"Video KYC is blocked for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses outside India. we are seeing how to mitigate risks & open it up," said a Finmin official

Tonbo Imaging, Zetwerk, 2 others get Sebi approval to float IPOs

The market regulator approved four IPO proposals, paving the way for companies in defence, retail, manufacturing and metals to tap the public markets

Nearly 210 newage firms ready for public markets in next two years: Redseer

Redseer projects nearly 210 new-age firms will be ready for IPOs over the next two years, with listed companies' market capitalisation expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030

SAT adjourns hearing on pleas by FPIs named in Hindenburg report to July 15

While the FPIs sought adjourned, the counsel for Sebi argued that the delay was impacting the ongoing investigations

Sebi eyes fresh wave of reforms for SMEs, aims to cut capital-raising costs

Sebi is considering a second round of SME reforms, including lower capital-raising costs, a delisting framework and wider access to the listing ecosystem

Sebi bars 19 from trading in Osiajee Texfab for alleged market fraud

Market regulator alleges coordinated trades and misleading disclosures fuelled an unjustified surge in Osiajee Texfab's share price

Delhi HC: NSE chief falls within ambit of PC Act; Ramkrishna plea dismissed

The Delhi High Court held that the National Stock Exchange performs functions involving significant public interest and upheld the sanction granted for Chitra Ramkrishna's prosecution