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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is not planning any immediate action to regulate equity derivatives, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.“At this point, we are not considering any action and whatever framework we have put in place will remain that way,” Pandey said. “When we as a regulator look at derivatives […]
The strong response from investors to the IPO of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd has boosted confidence within CIL and created positive momentum as the company evaluates the listing of its other subsidiaries, said Chairman and Managing Director B Sairam.The IPO of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), an arm of Coal India Ltd (CIL), was fully […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday doubled the monetary threshold for the simplified documentation process for issuance of duplicate securities to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 5 lakh.Sebi’s move follows a consultation paper issued by the market watchdog in November to ease investor compliance and remove inconsistencies. The regulator said the […]
Markets regulator Sebi has relaxed educational qualification criteria for investment advisors (IAs) and research analysts (RAs), allowing graduates from any discipline to register.However, passing the NISM certification exam remains mandatory to ensure domain knowledge and professional preparedness, Sebi said in two separate notifications on Tuesday. Currently, applicants must have a graduate or postgraduate degree in […]
Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has initiated a review of the listing obligations and disclosure requirements (LODR), aimed at simplifying and streamlining companies’ disclosure norms. LODR is the framework that governs the ongoing compliance requirements of all listed companies in India. The revamp is still at a preliminary stage and a […]
Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed introducing a separate summary offer document containing summary information about the issuing company, along with streamlining the process for pre-IPO pledged shares. “The voluminous nature of the offer document may deter retail investors from reviewing such documents, which may lead to lack of involvement […]
India’s market regulator on Thursday proposed relaxing lock-in requirements for existing shareholders in public matters, excluding large shareholders or promoters who have the ability to influence corporate decisions.The current pre-IPO lock-in process is “cumbersome,” Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, told Reuters on Wednesday. If shares have been pledged […]
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, […]
Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a cap on the weightings of top constituents in non-benchmark indices such as Bank Nifty, with an aim to reduce concentration risk and ensure broader market representation. Under the revised framework, the weight of the top stocks should not exceed 20%, while the combined […]
According to Dipan Mehta, director of Elixir Equities, the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) proposal to revise mutual fund fee rules to reduce costs for investors is unlikely to have a material impact on mutual funds or brokers. Speaking to ET Now, Mehta said the changes appear “marginal” and are mainly aimed at […]
