Tuhin Kanta Pandey

NSE seeks Sebi nod to move weekly index expiry from Thursday to Tuesday

NSE proposes shifting weekly index derivative expiry to Tuesday from Thursday as Sebi moves to standardise expiries and curb volatility

NSE IPO: Sebi chairman says all outstanding issues will be resolved soon

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday exuded confidence that all outstanding issues in the NSE (National Stock Exchange) IPO will be resolved soon. The NSE's IPO proposal has been pending with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) as the regulator has certain concerns. Sebi's concerns include the compensation given to key management personnel, technology and the majority ownership in Clearing Corporation, among others. "All the outstanding issues will be resolved and we will move forward...NSE and Sebi are talking, they are resolving the issues and I'm very hopeful, it will be cleared and will move forward," Pandey told reporters at an event organised by Assocham. Asked when the issues would be resolved, he said ," Can't give a timeline but we should be soon doing it". The bourse has restarted its listing process by applying for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). It can be noted that NSE's IPO plans have been st

Sebi chief seeks feedback from industry on easing regulatory norms

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey held discussions with over 50 MDs and CEOs to gather feedback on easing business norms and enhancing capital market efficiency

Sebi working to set up centralised KYC system: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Markets regulator Sebi is actively working with the Ministry of Finance and other financial regulators on setting up a centralised KYC (Know Your Customer) system, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said. The Central KYC is an online database that maintains KYC records of customers in a centralised manner, aiming to streamline compliance across financial institutions. When asked about the common KYC system, Pandey told PTI, "Yes, I think we will move forward on that also. We're really trying to have a system which will be very, very effective." He added that the finance secretary is chairing the committee responsible for this initiative, and efforts are underway to expedite the process. While no definitive timeline was shared, Pandey expressed optimism, saying, "It should be done quite early." To illustrate the effectiveness of current systems, he cited the robust KRA (KYC Registration Agency) system. "This system is right now very effective where you do one KYC and then, everywhere

IFSCA, NISM collaborate to advance capacity building in financial sector

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) on Friday inked a pact to advance capacity building in the financial sector. As part of the agreement, NISM will act as a training partner for IFSCA and the various intermediaries registered with IFSCA, the markets regulator Sebi said in a statement. Also, NISM, a public trust established by Sebi, will conduct relevant certification examinations, including certification examinations mandated under the IFSCA Regulations, for the intermediaries registered with IFSCA. These skill development, professional training and certification programmes will ensure that the highest professional standards are maintained in the IFSCA ecosystem. "With a proven track record of over a decade, NISM is uniquely positioned to support the needs arising out of the burgeoning growth being seen at IFSCA," the regulator said. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be mutually benefici

Working to 'sort out issues' of NSE's IPO, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The country's largest exchange first applied for a listing in 2016 but faced a long-running case over equitable access for its trading members

I am sanguine IPO markets will take off soon: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Pandey highlighted Sebi's efforts to engage with foreign portfolio investors and market participants to streamline compliance

Guardrails in place to check fraud: Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Independent directors, boards, auditors must step up to rein in greed: Pandey

Sebi takes a fresh regulatory stance under Tuhin Kanta Pandey's leadership

Pivots towards transparency and ease of doing business

Sebi reviews appointment process, cooling-off period for MII key officials

Markets regulator Sebi's board on Monday reviewed the norms for appointing specific key officials of stock exchanges and other market institutions, along with a cooling-off period before they can join a competing institution. These measures are aimed at ensuring that MIIs (market infrastructure institutions) are staffed with qualified, independent key management personnel (KMPs) and directors while safeguarding market integrity through effective cooling-off policies. Sebi also reviewed the process for appointing Public Interest Directors (PIDs) on the governing board of MIIs, following feedback from various stakeholders regarding the lack of shareholder approval for such appointments. "In order to have uniformity in the cooling-off period for PIDs and KMPs of an MII joining another MII, the existing provisions on cooling-off period were reviewed," Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey addressed reporters after the board meeting. This led to a re-examination of the existing provisions, w

New Sebi chief Pandey's first board meeting: Key decisions and changes

Under new chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Sebi hikes disclosure bar for FPIs to Rs 50,000 crore in equity AUM, allows year-long advance fees for RAs/IAs, and reviews conflict of interest disclosure norms

No point unsettling system, FPIs should accept current taxation: Sebi chief

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday said there is no point unsettling the current taxation, and the foreign portfolio investors need to "live with" the system. Pandey, who took over as the Sebi chief three weeks ago, also said some companies are making "blatantly false disclosures" and the capital markets regulator does not "hesitate" to act against such malpractices. On the issue of taxation, Pandey listed out a slew of advantages which India -- the fastest growing large economy in the world -- offers, including delivering superior returns, stable policy environment and inflation being under control. "If some certainties have already come in terms of taxation, let us not unsettle it," he said, listing out positives with India like delivering over 11 per cent per annum returns on the MSCI over the last five years, fastest growing large economy, stable inflation, and fiscal consolidation. Consumption is picking up, and there is an upswing in capital formation both by the ..

Centre's disinvestment receipts in FY25 set to hit an 11-year low

The union government stopped setting specific disinvestment targets beginning in the 2023-24 financial year

Best of BS Opinion: Transparency is key to both democracy and global ties

Openness, reliability, and hope are critical to successful democracies and have a cumulative effect on both domestic and global ties

Sebi board to reveal 'conflicts of interest' to public: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

In his first public address after taking charge, Pandey emphasised that bold reforms don't have to be "big bang"

Looking to boost transparency, including on board conflicts: Sebi chief

Last week, veteran finance ministry bureaucrat Tuhin Kanta Pandey replaced Madhabi Puri Buch as the chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Sebi to disclose conflict of interest in board, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Sebi Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey's announcement marks his first major step toward enhancing transparency since taking over from Madhabi Puri Buch

New Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey looks to address employee concerns

"It's heartening to see the chairman address employees on his first full day, discussing concerns around targets and KRAs," said a source privy to the development

Economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth gets additional charge of revenue dept

Economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth was on Saturday given additional charge of the post of secretary, Department of Revenue, according to a personnel ministry order. The vacancy was necessitated following the appointment of revenue secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on February 27. Pandey on Saturday assumed charge as the chief of the Mumbai-based capital markets regulator. The competent authority has approved the assignment of the additional charge of the secretary of the Department of Revenue to Ajay Seth, secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs till the appointment of a regular incumbent, the order said.

Technology, teamwork, transparency & trust: New Sebi chief's mantra

Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday assumed charged as the new Sebi chief