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Sebi extends timeline for QSBs to implement optional T+0 settlement cycle

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday decided to extend the timeline for Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) for putting in place the necessary systems for implementation of optional T+0 settlement cycle. Further guidance with regard to the same would be intimated at a later date, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its circular. This came after Sebi considered the challenges highlighted by QSBs in ensuring timely readiness of systems by November 1 and had requested to extend the same for ensuring smooth implementation. In April, Sebi had extended the timeline for implementation of the optional T+0 rolling settlement cycle for QSBs to November 1. Before this, the deadline was May 1. "Considering the challenges highlighted by QSBs in ensuring timely readiness of systems on or before November 1, 2025 and request to extend the same for ensuring smooth implementation, it has been decided to extend the timeline for QSBs for putting in place the necessary systems an

Sebi's cost-cap plan threatens to erode mutual fund, broker earnings

Shares of these, along with wealth and MF distribution stocks, slump up to 8%

boAt parent files updated DRHP with Sebi; cuts issue size to ₹1,500 crore

Imagine Marketing, parent company of boAt, has reduced its initial public offering (IPO) size to ₹1,500 crore from the earlier ₹2,000 crore

Nuvama, HDFC AMC tank upto 9% today; why are capital market stocks falling?

Sebi has released a consultation paper on overhauling the mutual fund regulations to simplify the rules and reduce costs for investors

Sebi seeks details after MCX hit by four-hour outage, probe underway

Trading at MCX was delayed by four hours due to a technical glitch, marking the second disruption in four months and raising questions over the exchange's systems

Beauty parade in full swing as Reliance shortlists bankers for Jio IPO

RIL to finalise bankers for Jio Platforms' IPO by year-end; listing expected in first half of 2026, likely to be India's biggest at around $6 billion; recalibrates Russian oil imports amid US sanction

GIFT Nifty contracts hit record open interest; Advent sells 2% in ABCL

GIFT Nifty hits record $21.23 billion open interest; Advent sells 2% in Aditya Birla Capital for ₹1,628 crore; Sebi plans simpler, more transparent mutual fund fee structure

Best & brightest at BFSI Summit: India's biggest finance event returns

From October 29 to October 31, the summit will feature keynotes, fireside chats, and panels on policy, digital banking, insurance, and AI in finance

Sebi mulls incentives for select investors in debt public issues

Issuers may offer higher coupon rates or price discounts to retail, women, senior citizens, and armed forces personnel under Sebi's proposal to deepen market participation

Sebi proposes simplified rules for high-value debt listed entities

In a consultation paper floated on Monday, the regulator also proposed measures to ease compliance requirements for such entities

Five firms, including Milky Mist and Curefoods, get Sebi IPO approval

As many as five firms, including dairy products maker Milky Mist Dairy Food, cloud kitchens operator Curefoods India, have secured Sebi's approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPO), an update with the markets regulator showed on Monday. Others that received regulatory approval are industrial steam and gas supplier Steamhouse India, Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd, which operates under the brand Gaja Capital, and cement manufacturing company Kanodia Cement. All five companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers with Sebi between May and July, obtained its observations during October 14 to 24, the update showed. In regulatory terms, Sebi's observation is equivalent to clearance for launching a public issue. The approval comes at a time when the Indian market is experiencing a boom in primary market activity. In 2025, a total of 84 companies have already tapped the mainboard market through maiden public offerings, and two issues, including eyewear retai

Milky Mist gets Sebi nod for ₹2,035 crore IPO, largest in dairy sector

The Tamil Nadu-based dairy brand plans to use IPO proceeds for debt repayment, expansion of its Perundurai plant, and strengthening its premium FMCG portfolio

Sebi puts Vedanta Group's Sterlite Electric public listing on hold

The company, part of mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Group, filed draft papers for the IPO in early October

Sebi proposes incentives to boost retail participation in debt securities

This "emphazises the need to increase retail participation in the debt market through public issues," Sebi said

Sebi bars MFs from pre-IPO placements, allows only anchor investments

Cautions on risks of holding unlisted shares if listing fails

Sebi mulls uniform norms for unclaimed funds on non-convertible securities

Markets watchdog Sebi on Friday proposed changes to align regulations for entities issuing non-convertible securities, standardising the process for handling unclaimed amounts by allowing their transfer only after seven years from maturity. In its consultation paper, the regulator has proposed amendments to the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations to align them with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Rules. At present, Section 125 of the Companies Act mandates that unclaimed amounts, including matured debentures and the accrued interest thereon, be transferred to the IEPF only after 7 years from the date of maturity. Rule 3 (3) of the IEPF Rules further clarifies that unclaimed interest is to be transferred along with the matured debenture amount after this period. However, Regulation 61A of the LODR Regulations currently requires that any unclaimed interest held in an escrow account for seve

Former IndusInd Bank deputy pays 50% of alleged insider gains to Sebi

Restrictions on former deputy Arun Khurana's bank accounts have been lifted, a notice from the stock exchange said

Sebi allows transfer of PMS business between portfolio managers

Transfer of PMS business will now be permitted with Sebi's prior approval, provided the process is completed within two months of regulatory clearance

Sebi cracks down on front-running trades, bars 13 entities from markets

Sebi has barred 13 individuals and entities from the securities market for 1-3 years for front-running trades using non-public information, generating unlawful gains of over ₹2 crore

No need to fly home for KYC: Sebi proposes easing geo-tag rules for NRIs

The regulator's draft circular suggests removing the requirement for non-resident investors to be physically present in India during KYC verification, seeking public feedback by November 13.