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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 mulls easing InvIT, REIT norms to boost ease of doing business")
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
Ministry of Finance initiates search for a new whole-time member for Sebi
The new WTM may serve for up to five years, as specified in the appointment order, but must retire upon reaching the age of 65
 "Ministry of Finance initiates search for a new whole-time member for Sebi")
Ather IPO sees 16% subscription, ABSL AMC Q4 profit up 10%, and more
On Friday, Ather allocated shares worth Rs 1,340 crore to anchor investors
 "Ather IPO sees 16% subscription, ABSL AMC Q4 profit up 10%, and more")
Sebi bars Patel Wealth Advisors, 4 directors over 'order spoofing' charges
The stock broker placed large orders without intention to execute them, leading to manipulation in prices, illegal
 "Sebi bars Patel Wealth Advisors, 4 directors over 'order spoofing' charges")
Street signs: Banking stocks run out of steam, Sebi's shift to e-office
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), based in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, is set to overhaul its operations by adopting a fully digital 'e-office' system
 "Street signs: Banking stocks run out of steam, Sebi's shift to e-office")
Delhi HC orders Gensol, BluSmart to maintain status quo on 175 EVs
Electric ride-hailing firm BluSmart is a subsidiary of beleaguered firm Gensol Engineering
 "Delhi HC orders Gensol, BluSmart to maintain status quo on 175 EVs")
Fast and furious: In a first, bourses cross 10 billion trades in FY25
Record numbers on both exchanges
 "Fast and furious: In a first, bourses cross 10 billion trades in FY25")
NSE raises eligibility criteria for direct SME migration to mainboard
As of February, 142 SME firms have migrated to the mainboard from NSE Emerge platform
 "NSE raises eligibility criteria for direct SME migration to mainboard")
Gensol Engineering case: Now, NFRA joins investigation against promoters
NFRA's domain extends to audit firms of listed companies and unlisted companies with over ₹500 crore paid up capital or ₹1,000 crore annual turnover
 "Gensol Engineering case: Now, NFRA joins investigation against promoters")
Secretarial auditor appointments to be for at least five years: Sebi
The regulator has stated that the tenure of appointment of a secretarial auditor cannot be for a period less than five years
BluSmart users' wallet woes: 'Closed loop' model may pose refund issues
Closed loop prepaid payment instruments (PPIs), such as the BluSmart wallet, enable users to only purchase services from the ride-hailing entity alone
 "BluSmart users' wallet woes: 'Closed loop' model may pose refund issues")
Alternative investment funds tell Sebi: One exam doesn't fit all
Push for a category split in certification as clock ticks down
 "Alternative investment funds tell Sebi: One exam doesn't fit all")
Sebi investigation into BluSmart likely to slow Uber's EV push in India
Uber's EV ambitions in India are focused on accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility, with a goal of electrifying every ride on its platform by 2040
Sebi proposes higher mutual fund investment limits in Reits, InvITs
The move aims to provide greater diversification opportunities for mutual fund schemes while increasing capital inflows and liquidity in these relatively new instruments
 "Sebi proposes higher mutual fund investment limits in Reits, InvITs")
'I am the victim': Ashneer Grover on BluSmart crisis, Sebi crackdown
Entrepreneur and investor Ashneer Grover calls himself a 'victim' in Gensol-BluSmart fiasco, says he invested ₹1.75 cr; denies any operational role, offers to make tax, bank records public
 "'I am the victim': Ashneer Grover on BluSmart crisis, Sebi crackdown")
Uber's rumoured tie-up with BluSmart to achieve green goals under a cloud
Given both customer and driver dissatisfaction with Uber, partnering with BluSmart's EV fleet would augment both Uber's EV cab strength, as well as help it on its mission to zero-emission by 2040
 "Uber's rumoured tie-up with BluSmart to achieve green goals under a cloud")
Sebi plans overhaul of mutual fund classification, ease restrictive clauses
Amid concerns over the proliferation of thematic MF schemes, Sebi aims to address the lack of differentiation within the 36 prescribed categories
Sebi bars Gensol Engineering promoters for alleged fund diversion
Regulator will appoint a forensic auditor to examine accounts
Sebi bans Gensol Engg, promoters from securities mkt in fund diversion case
The regulator has also debarred Anmol and Puneet Singh Jaggi from holding the position of a director or key managerial personnel in Gensol until further orders
 "Sebi bans Gensol Engg, promoters from securities mkt in fund diversion case")