SEBI unveils new framework for materiality of related party transactions

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a threshold-based framework to determine the materiality of related party transactions (RPTs), based on the annual consolidated turnover of the listed entity.The regulator also revised the thresholds for audit committee approval for RPTs conducted by subsidiaries and simplified disclosure requirements for smaller related party transactions. These new standards aim to […]

Sebi to work with stakeholders to facilitate inclusion of REITs in market indices: Chairman

NEW DELHI: Markets regulator Sebi will work with industry stakeholders to include REITs (real estate investment trusts) in market indices, a move that is expected to significantly increase liquidity for these instruments, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.Speaking at the National Conclave on REITs and InvITs-2025, Pandey noted, “Sebi will work with all stakeholders […]

Sammaan Capital says open to probe after SC questions agencies, SEBI’s lenient approach in earlier probe

Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, is a publicly traded company with no defaults, no outstanding dues and no ongoing investigations or proceedings before any regulatory or enforcement agency, says Mukul Rohatgi | Photo credit: DHIRAJ SINGH Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, on Wednesday said it has no objection to the Supreme Court’s order […]

Sebi warns investors about the risks of unregistered online bond platforms

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday asked investors to be cautious and avoid transactions on unregistered online bond platforms. He said they do not monitor regulations or provide investor protection mechanisms.In its statement, the regulator asked investors to verify the registration status of the Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) before transacting and deal only with Sebi […]

Conflict of interest: Top panel finds rules for Sebi officials inadequate and suggests public disclosure of assets

A high-level committee set up by Sebi has found that the capital markets regulator’s current conflict of interest rules are inadequate, inconsistent and lack legal backing. It recommended a new legally enforceable framework to strengthen accountability and public trust.The committee, which was set up in March 2025 to review Sebi’s internal ethics and disclosure systems, […]

Meritto’s parent NoPaperForms files confidential IPO papers with Sebi

NoPaperForms, a SaaS-based subscription automation solution, has filed preliminary papers with market regulator Sebi through a confidential route for raising funds through an initial public offering (IPO). In a public announcement on Saturday, the company said it has “filed the pre-filed draft prospectus with Sebi and the stock exchanges… in connection with the proposed initial […]

Editorial. Risky bets

SEBI: Cautious move on pre-IPO shares | Photo credit: HEMANSHI KAMANI Domestic institutions have come under a lot of criticism lately for jostling with retail investors to bid for overpriced Initial Public Offers (IPOs) in India’s overheated primary market. That is why it is surprising that investment funds want to enter an even riskier segment: […]