Securities And Exchange Commission

Unistone Capital pays ₹67 lakh to settle insider trading case with Sebi

Merchant banker Unistone Capital and its director Jitendra Sanghavi have settled a case with Sebi over alleged violations of insider trading rules in the shares of Cupid Ltd after paying a combined settlement amount of over Rs 67 lakh. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) initiated adjudication proceedings against Unistone and Sanghavi for the alleged violations of Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) regulations. According to Sebi, the applicants (Unistone and Sanghavi) allegedly entered into contra trades in the shares of Cupid Ltd, with the buy and sell legs executed within a period of six months. They were also accused of carrying out trades in the company's scrip during the investigation period without obtaining the required pre-clearance, the regulator said in an order passed on Tuesday. Thereafter, a Show Cause Notice (SCN) was issued against the applicants on June 13, 2025, by the regulator for the alleged violations. Pending adjudication proceedings, Unistone

AI strengthens, not weakens, the case for quarterly reporting of results

As AI lowers reporting costs, the SEC's proposal to allow semi-annual disclosures sparks debate over transparency, accountability and investor protection

Vedanta's Zambia copper unit faces going-concern warning in SEC filing

CopperTech Metals, preparing for a US listing, said Konkola Copper Mines will require continued financial support from Vedanta to sustain operations and fund expansion plans

It reflects 'compromises': US SEC defends settlement with Musk over Twitter

The SEC also said in a footnote that the settlement if approved will allow Musk to publicly deny its accusations, reflecting a recent policy change governing defendants who settle enforcement actions

Adani Group stocks: Enterprises, Ports, Green hit 52-week highs; here's why

Adani Green Energy in an exchange filing said the US SEC, Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani filed their request for entry of final judgment, on consent, before the US Eastern District NY Court on May 15.

Elon Musk agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle SEC case over Twitter stake

An SEC spokesperson said the deal, if finalised, would be the largest penalty the agency has levied against an entity or individual for allegedly failing to file a beneficial ownership report on time

SEC clears Nasdaq plan for benchmark index-linked prediction market options

New York-based exchange operator's products are cash-settled contracts that pay a fixed amount at expiration depending on whether the index finishes above or below a set level

SEC, Adanis seek extension, propose new briefing schedule in US case

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Indian businessmen Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani have jointly requested a US court for more time to file key submissions in a civil securities case, proposing a revised schedule for motions and responses. In a filing before the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the parties said they had conferred in line with the court's April 7 directive and agreed on a new timeline, which has been submitted for approval to Judge Nicholas G Garaufis. The SEC had sued Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, in November 2024, alleging they had misled investors by failing to disclose an alleged bribery scheme tied to Indian state officials, framing the case under US securities laws. Denying all allegations, the two, through their lawyers, on April 7, filed a pre-motion letter ahead of a planned April 30 motion, seeking dismissal of a fraud lawsuit, arguing the case represents an impermissible extraterritorial applicatio

US SEC approves plan removing day-trading limit for small investors

New margin standards, which require customers to have enough equity in their account to cover the risks they run at that moment, will apply to all investors rather than just small ones

Elon Musk, US SEC head toward trial over Twitter investor fraud case

US Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk, alleging he delayed disclosing a 5% stake in Twitter, costing shareholders over $150 million

US SEC fraud case against Adani to proceed after procedural issue resolved

In a Friday filing in a Brooklyn federal court, the SEC and US lawyers for Gautam and Sagar Adani said they agreed to accept legal papers, removing the need for a judge's ruling on service

Adani hires prominent Wall Street lawyer as SEC case set to advance

The SEC's lawsuit alleges that Gautam and his nephew Sagar Adani violated US securities laws by making false and misleading representations about Adani Green Energy Ltd

Adani Group shares under pressure; Adani Ent, Green, Energy slip up to 10%

Adani Green Energy stock slipped 10% to ₹814 in intra-day deal, while Adani Energy Solutions (₹840) and Adani Enterprises (₹1,895.50) were down 9% each.

US SEC seeks alternative pathway to advance stalled Adani fraud case

The SEC's lawsuit, filed in November 2024, alleges that Gautam and Sagar Adani violated US securities laws by making false and misleading representations about Adani Green Energy Ltd

Trump revives plan to end quarterly reports: What it means for US markets

US President Donald Trump said he wants US companies to report earnings every six months instead of quarterly, but critics warn it may hurt transparency

Sebi says Jane Street probe could be wider as firm demands release of docs

Jane Street told SAT Sebi ignored its own surveillance report and sought access to NSE communications and regulator emails in the ₹4,840-cr case

Delhi HC appoints receiver for 95 EVs leased to BluSmart amid dispute

The Delhi HC appointed a receiver to oversee 95 EVs leased to BluSmart Cabs by Clime Finance, restricting Gensol from creating third-party rights amid a lease payment dispute

Musk loses bid to block investor lawsuit over Twitter stock manipulation

A Manhattan federal judge on Friday said investors can move forward with claims that Musk committed securities fraud by failing to make timely disclosures to the US Securities and Exchange Commission

US SEC requests help from Indian authorities in Adani fraud probe

Last year, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unsealed an indictment accusing Adani of bribing Indian officials to convince them to buy electricity produced by Adani Green Energy

Pause of FCPA unlikely to affect investigations by US SEC, say experts

The FCPA is jointly enforced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the SEC in the United States, applying criminal and civil penalties, respectively