Securities And Exchange Board Of India

Government invites applications for two Whole-time members of Sebi

The Department of Economic Affairs has invited applications for two Sebi whole-time member positions as the tenure of two current members nears completion later this year

Sebi bans 7 individuals in ₹20 crore social media stock manipulation case

Capital markets regulator Sebi has barred seven individuals from securities markets for allegedly running a coordinated pump-and-dump scheme across social media platforms and making unlawful gains of over Rs 20.25 crore. Apart from the debarment, the regulator has also directed finfluencer Hemant Gupta and his sons, Rohan Gupta and Aniket Gupta, to immediately cease and desist from offering unregistered research analyst services or from portraying themselves as research analysts. In a 234-page interim order passed on May 22, Sebi alleged that Hemant, Rohan and Aniket acted as "Operators" who first accumulated positions in thinly traded SME stocks and later circulated bullish stock recommendations on social media platforms to inflate prices, before selling their holdings at a profit. Four other family members Sharon, Leana, Rajani and Purvangi Gupta allegedly facilitated the operation by allowing the use of their trading accounts or by executing trades on the operators' instruction

Street signs: Rigging claims rock commodity trade, Blue chips & red faces

Market whispers: Sebi review, commodity trading complaints, and the large-cap reality check

Sebi reviews PMS framework; starts consultations on MF gifting, donations

SEBI whole-time member Amarjeet Singh on Saturday said the regulator is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) framework in consultation with industry body Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI) to "re-ignite growth" in the segment. Addressing the Wealth and Capital Market Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Singh said SEBI would soon float a consultation paper on the proposed reforms. "We are undertaking a comprehensive review of PMS and are engaged with APMI for consultations to re-ignite growth in this space. A consultation paper will be floated soon," Singh said. He also said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is currently in the consultation stage on issues related to donation, gifting and third-party payments in mutual funds, as the regulator seeks to balance investor convenience with anti-money laundering safeguards. SEBI's consultation paper issued on May 20 proposed a calibrated relaxation of

Sebi allows employees to WFH, advises departments to defer conclaves

Advisory issued in light of geopolitical situation and energy conservation measures

Non-discretionary PMS clients can pledge securities held in demat: Sebi

The market regulator said clients of non-discretionary portfolio management services may pledge securities for loans if the decision is taken independently and for their own benefit

Sebi proposes easing compliance norms for research analysts on call records

Sebi has proposed exempting research analysts from maintaining call records of interactions with institutional investors while retaining norms for retail clients

Future-ready market regulation needs expertise, credibility, consultation

Effective regulation requires consultation, expertise, incentives, and institutional credibility

Sebi mulls reforms in exchange-traded derivatives to ease compliance

Regulator seeks to simplify compliance requirements, remove duplicative provisions and align derivatives rules with evolving market practices

Sebi clarifies trading window norms for pledged share transactions

Sebi said designated persons may pledge shares during trading window closure for bona fide purposes such as raising funds, subject to prior approval and compliance checks

Sebi proposes additional measures to strengthen buyback framework

Recommendations follow earlier proposal to re-introduce open market buyback through stock exchange

Sebi may allow OBPPs to offer Gift City products, tax-saving bonds

Market regulator proposes allowing online bond platforms to offer Gift City products and tax-saving bonds, while also easing compliance norms and seeking public feedback on the changes

Class action suit against Jindal Poly Films to be heard by Principal Bench

NCLT Special Bench adjourns hearing, citing jurisdiction; Sebi seeks time for rejoinder as minority shareholders move intervention applications

Sebi approves change of control at RBL Bank in Emirates NBD stake deal

Emirates NBD's proposal to buy a 60 per cent stake in RBL for $3 billion was announced in October 2025

Sebi proposes easing rules on handling unpaid client securities framework

Sebi proposes changes to simplify rules on handling unpaid client securities, aiming to reduce operational complexity while maintaining safeguards for investors

Unserved Sebi notices at 19-year low amid better tracking, outreach

Electronic messaging services permitted for notices, summons after a 2021 amendment

MCX gets Sebi nod for coal exchange arm to expand energy trading ecosystem

India's leading commodity bourse Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) said on Monday it has received approval from markets regulator SEBI to invest in a proposed coal exchange company. MCX, which received the Securities and Exchange Board of India's approval on April 17, plans to incorporate a new wholly owned subsidiary, likely to be named MCX Coal Exchange Ltd or MCX Coal Exchange of India Ltd, according to a regulatory filing. The exchange said it will commit capital of up to Rs 100 crore to the new subsidiary to meet minimum net worth requirements under draft Coal Exchange Rules, and will initially hold a 100 per cent stake, with the option to bring in strategic partners at a later stage. The new entity will provide a transparent, standardised digital platform for the physical delivery of coal at market-driven prices, and will submit an application to the Coal Controller Organisation of India once prescribed timelines are in place. The move builds on MCX's existing energy derivative

Sebi extends NPO registration validity to 3 years on Social Stock Exchange

Markets regulator Sebi has extended the registration validity for not-for-profit organisations on the Social Stock Exchange, allowing their enrolment as NPOs for three years without raising funds, and lowered the minimum subscription requirement for issuing Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments (ZCZP). The moves are aimed at promoting the SSE (Social Stock Exchange) and facilitating ease of fundraising and encouraging greater participation by NPOs, Sebi said in its circular on Wednesday. Sebi has extended the validity period to three years from the existing two years, during which NPOs can remain registered on the SSE without raising funds. Sebi has taken into account practical challenges faced by NPOs, including delays in statutory and regulatory approvals. "It is being specified that a NPO may register on a SSE and not raise funds through it for a period of two years from the date of registration. Such period of two years may be further extended by one additional years subject t

Sebi's consultative approach cuts IPO rejections sharply in FY26

IPO rejections fell to just two in FY26 as Sebi adopted a consultative approach, allowing more time for issuers to address queries amid record primary market activity

Sebi bars 30+ entities in RRP Semiconductor case after 725x surge

Regulator finds prima facie evidence of manipulation in RRP Semiconductor shares after a 725-fold surge over 19 months, names promoters and intermediaries