Tag: Securities and Exchange Board of India
Alleged mastermind behind INR18.25b GST refund fraud arrested
Ahmedabad’s DGGI arrests alleged “mastermind” Kapil Chugh behind INR18.25 billion GST refund fraud
JSA acts on Tamil Nadu electronics retailer Sathya’s IPO bid
JSA is the sole adviser to consumer electronics retailer Sathya Agencies’ proposed INR6 billion (USD64 million) IPO
NSE asks trading members to submit reports on AI, ML app use
NSE asks trading members to submit reports on artificial intelligence and machine learning apps and systems used by market intermediaries
SEBI proposes funds netting for FPIs
The SEBI has proposed to permit netting of funds for transactions done by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in the cash market
India credit boom: Private debt, NCDs, ECB reforms, GIFT City
含羞草社区 credit market evolves with private debt, capital reforms, ECB liberalisation and GIFT City growth
SEBI proposes changes to rules on stock exchange trading
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper for public comment on introducing changes to trading at stock exchanges
Unlocking transparency in governance
Greaves Cotton GC writes accountability is key in promoter-run enterprises for better corporate governance
S&R, Saraf assist on IHH Healthcare’s USD490m Fortis stake
Saraf and Partners and S&R Associates have advised on IHH Healthcare’s USD490 million open offer to acquire a 26.1% stake in Fortis Healthcare
SEBI invites comments on changes to mutual funds rules
SEBI seeks public input on simplifying mutual fund regulations to enhance clarity, compliance and operational transparency
Former SEBI expert to boost CAM’s dispute resolution practice
Former SEBI executive Vanya Singh joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Mumbai
SEBI probe clears Adani group of Hindenburg allegations
SEBI’s final report found no violations or market manipulation by Adani Group, rejecting Hindenburg’s allegations
SEBI introduces co-investment scheme under AIFs framework
SEBI introduces new co-investment rules for alternative investment funds
Interest on penalty follows specifics of order
Supreme Court held interest on SEBI penalties runs from adjudication order expiry
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
SEBI seeks comments on framework for conversion of InvITs
SEBI Seeks Public Feedback On Draft Rules For Converting Private InvITs To Public, Including New Lock-In Periods And Disclosure Norms
Aligning regulation with ease of doing business
India streamlines rules to boost investment and simplify business
SEBI seeks comment on SDI disclosure requirements
SEBI proposed mandatory half-yearly disclosures for securitised debt instruments to boost transparency and investor protection
SEBI issues ESG debt securities framework
SEBI issues ESG debt framework for social, sustainability and linked bonds listed or to be listed on stock exchanges
Virtual electricity able to power green aspirations
CERC’s draft guidelines for VPPAs aim to boost renewable energy adoption through flexible, finance-based power procurement
SEBI revises charter for advisers, analysts, InvITs and REITs
SEBI updates investor charters for advisers, analysts, InvITs and REITs to enhance transparency and investor protection
BluSmart EV taxi service shuts after SEBI reveals fraud
SEBI cracks down on BluSmart and Gensol founders over fund misuse
India improves financial diversity, resilience: IMF report
The IMF reports that 含羞草社区 financial sector has grown more resilient and diverse since its last 2017 assessment
SEBI revises requirements on capital issues and disclosures
SEBI's new capital and disclosure rules took effect on 3 March 2025, with rights issue norms starting 31 March
A legal head for numbers
Ishita Sharan, legal head of NARCL, discusses rising insolvency challenges and the bank’s role in managing stressed assets
SEBI’s delisting reforms welcome but flawed
Take-private transactions involve private equity investors acquiring and delisting a listed entity
Tuhin Kanta Pandey takes over as SEBI chairman
Tuhin Kanta Pandey took over as SEBI chairman in Mumbai amid heightened regulatory scrutiny
SEBI cracks down on ‘finfluencers’, impounds INR53.6m
SEBI banned finfluencer Asmita Patel and associates, impounding INR 53.6M (USD 616,364)
SEBI to secure UPI payments for investors to prevent fraud
SEBI released a consultation paper on a draft circular for secure UPI-based investor transfers
Mandatory open offers – Damocles’ sword for the acquirer?
The CERC has drafted regulations for carbon credit trading under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022
SEBI changes rules on disclosures, overseas mutual funds
SEBI has revised disclosure and overseas investment rules for mutual funds through new circulars
SEBI releases draft policies on data sharing
SEBI's draft data policies balance research access and privacy, categorizing data to protect personal information
SEBI strengthens index derivatives framework
The SEBI has introduced measures to improve the framework for index derivatives to increase investor protection and market stability
SEBI invites public comment on new G-Secs initiative
SEBI released a draft circular to boost retail participation in trading government securities (G-Secs) and improve business ease
Summary proceedings to apply in certain matters before SEBI
SEBI approved summary proceedings for certain violations to improve business ease and boost its operational efficiency
Foreign investors require certificate for securities dealing
SEBI has amended the SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) Regulations, 2000
Kanga & Co acts for Vraj Iron and Steel’s USD20.3m listing
Kanga & Co advised on Vraj Iron & Steel's INR1.71B (USD20.3M) IPO, listing 8.26M shares at INR207 on BSE and NSE
SEBI’s index derivatives framework proposal to reduce risks
SEBI seeks public input on a new index derivatives framework to boost investor protection, market stability, and capital growth
SEBI plans to reduce time to credit and trade bonus shares
SEBI seeks public comments on a proposal to shorten credit and trade time for bonus shares, reducing market volatility risks
SEBI gives foreign portfolio investors more flexibility
SEBI issued guidelines in May for the registration of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs)
Two star equity partners, 20 lawyers, leave SAM for JSA
Iqbal Khan and Ambarish, formerly partners in the corporate, M&A and private equity practice at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, have moved to JSA along with their team of around 20 lawyers
SEBI initiates same-day stock settlement trial
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the green light for the trial launch of the optional T+0 settlement
SEBI overhauls REITs rules to attract retail investors, HNWIs
India's capital market regulator revamps REIT rules, lowering min subscription to INR1M, boosting retail and HNWIs
Rule changes proposed to boost infrastructure funding
SEBI proposes AIF regulation amendments for infrastructure financing
Flow interrupted!
Why an RBI directive on alternative investment funds spells trouble for banks and NBFCs
SEBI plans to prevent misuse of alternative investment funds
Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have come under regulatory scrutiny with the capital market watchdog being the latest to voice concerns
SEBI bans ‘finfluencer’ Ansari over unregistered advice
SEBI has banned financial influencer Mohammad Nasiruddin Ansari from the securities market
SEBI eyes looser insider trading rules
SEBI considers changes to insider trading rules for fair market, easing trading for key insiders
SEBI suggests changes to listing rules for debt securities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced amendments to its regulations for the issue and listing of debt securities
SEBI mandates reporting of demised investors
SEBI has mandated the reporting of investor demise by market participants and introduced a centralised reporting mechanism through know your customer (KYC) registration agencies
SMART ODR portal launches
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced an online dispute resolution system to ease dispute settlements in the Indian securities market
SEBI bars Zee promoters from management
SAT is dissatisfied with SEBI's order on Punit Goenka, ex-MD of Zee, barring him from key managerial positions in the group
Mandatory verification of market rumours
含羞草社区 top listed companies must investigate and correct market rumours within hours under new rules from the SEBI
Fractional ownership – A piece of the action
Markets regulator trains sights on emerging area of fractional ownership platforms for real estate projects
FPI onboarding process expedited
The SEBI has permitted authorised bank officials to use the Swift mechanism for certification of copies of original documents submitted by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs)
SEBI’s buyback regulations streamlined
The SEBI has announced amendments to its Buy-Back Regulations with the aim of streamlining the process of buyback, promoting ease of doing business, and creating a level playing field for investors
SEBI introduces ISD to boost stakeholder awareness
In a move towards creating greater transparency, the SEBI issued a circular announcing the introduction of the issue summary document (ISD) and the dissemination of issue advertisements
SEBI permits 39 entities to use e-KYC Aadhaar services
SEBI recently listed 39 entities to use the e-KYC Aadhaar authentication services in the securities market as a sub-KYC (know your customer) user agency, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
New governance norms for trusts
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced governance norms for REITs and InvITs, in line with those for listed companies. It follows the board’s approval of the concept in December
Intermediaries accountable for laundering, terrorism financing
SEBI has issued a circular stating that intermediaries – including brokers, mutual funds and portfolio managers – can be held accountable for any fraudulent activities committed by their clients
SEBI cuts time for listing debt securities
To expedite the trading of securities by investors, the SEBI has stipulated a three working day (T+3) timeline for listing of debt securities issued
AIFs must ring-fence assets, liabilities in schemes: SEBI
Alternative investment funds (AIF), including venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms, must “segregate and ring-fence” liabilities and assets of each scheme from others, mandated the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
SEBI changes framework on non-convertible debt securities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to review the norms on the electronic book provider (EBP) platform, using it to issue and list non-convertible securities, securitised debt instruments, security receipts, municipal debt securities and commercial paper
Stock regulator sets norms for submitting confidential DRHPS
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced pre-filing or confidential filing or the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) by companies planning to go public
Changes planned for LODR disclosure norms
The SEBI has sought public comment on changing the disclosure requirements as applicable to listed companies
SEBI extends settlement scheme
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has extended the SEBI Settlement Scheme 2022, for companies involved in trading in illiquid stock options, until 21 January 2023
IPO disclosure norms modified
The SEBI in its board meeting on 30 September announced a number of modifications to various laws, which included stricter disclosure rules for initial public offerings (IPOs)
S&R Associates elevates trio as partners, three as counsel
S&R Associates has promoted six lawyers, with counsel Swapneil Akut, and associates Raya Hazarika and Pratichi Mishra becoming retained partners, while Akshat Kulshrestha, Kinnari Sanghvi and Prateek Sharma are now counsel
NIIF expands highways portfolio in three acquisitions
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has expanded its highways and ports portfolio with the acquisition of two major projects in Jammu and Kashmir
DSK, CAM, Link Legal lead advisers in Imagicaa debt restructuring
DSK Legal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Link Legal advised in India amusement park Imagicaaworld Entertainment’s debt restructuring that saw Malpani Group acquire a 66.5% stake in its rival
SEBI amends CIS regulations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its quarterly board meeting held at the end of March, amended regulations governing collective investment schemes (CIS) to bring them on a par with?mutual fund regulations
CCI’s hands tied in debt trustee dispute
含羞草社区 antitrust probe into the alleged collusion over fees charged by debt trustees of the State Bank of India, Axis Bank and IDBI Bank took a back seat following an intervention by the Bombay High Court after the banks challenged the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in April this year
Don’t ignore CCI’s teeth
The competition regulator has taken an assertive enforcement stance in the post-pandemic era









































































































































