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The court was made to intervene after market volatility shook investor confidence at least for a brief time, erasing wealth. (AA File Image)

AA Edit | Fix regulatory regime to gain back investor trust

Investor protection is a risky term with respect to market operation in that risk is an inherent factor associated with it

15 Feb 2023 12:10 AM

SC orders disbursal of Rs 9K cr to unitholders of Franklin Templeton's 6 MF schemes

The bench granted liberty to the litigating parties to approach the court in case of any difficulty in the disbursal of money

03 Feb 2021 9:52 AM

SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi said that spike in equity market retail participation seen since lockdown. (PTI Photo)

Retail investors flocking to stock markets amid COVID-19 crisis: SEBI Chief

New demat accounts have shot up as several participants were first time investors, Tyagi said at FICCI event on capital markets

22 Jul 2020 1:19 PM

Sebi said that entities providing capital and debt market services will continue to remain operational during the nationwide lockdown. (PTI Photo)

Capital, debt market service providers to remain operational during lockdown: SEBI

This order will continue to remain in force for two weeks starting 4 May, the regulator said

04 May 2020 2:10 PM

Infosys is listed in India as well as in the US, where a class action suit has also been filed against the Indian IT major to recover what has been termed by the litigants as losses suffered by investors there. (Photo: File | PTI)

Infosys case: US SEC to seek SEBI's cooperation in probing whistleblower allegations

Sources said the SEBI will provide all possible help to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

25 Oct 2019 3:37 PM

Leading exchange BSE on Wednesday also asked Infosys to explain why it did not make a disclosure about the whistleblower complaint.

Infosys woes: US SEC to probe into whistleblower allegations, Sebi seeks more info

In Indian NFRA - which is part of the corporate affairs ministry - has been asked to look into the matter.

24 Oct 2019 8:16 PM

Besides, Sebi has broad-based the classification for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and simplified their registration process.

Sebi relaxes FPI norms; allows off-market transfer of securities

The new FPI regulations would come into force with immediate effect, the Sebi said in a notification issued on Monday.

25 Sep 2019 8:14 PM

The proposed mechanism may cover all kinds of financial irregularities and fraudulent activities, unlike the 'informant mechanism' which is limited to the cases of insider trading.

Sebi mulls new whistleblower mechanism for auditors, other 'gate-keepers'

The proposed move assumes significance in the wake of several auditors in the recent past decided to exit from their audit mandate.

15 Sep 2019 3:47 PM

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries closed at Rs 431.95 per scrip on the BSE, up 1.30 per cent from its previous close.

Sebi orders forensic audit of Sun Pharma financial statements from FY16-18

Sun Pharma, however, did not provide any specific details on the reasons for the SEBI to order the forensic audit.

07 Sep 2019 12:08 PM

The proposal is likely to be presented for approval by Sebi's board at its meeting later this month, the officials said.

Sebi mulls tighter norms to ensure full disclosure on loan defaults with rating agencies

The move is aimed at helping the rating agencies get timely information about the rated entity's financial strength.

06 Aug 2019 6:05 PM

Apart from nine, NSE in a separate notice said stocks of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Capital will be excluded from the derivatives segment.

NSE to exclude 11 stocks from derivatives segment; BSE 9

IDBI Bank Ltd, Arvind Ltd, Birlasoft Ltd, Hindustan Zinc among others would be excluded by NSE and BSE.

24 Jul 2019 10:25 PM

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Sebi to tighten auditor resignation norms

Auditors have to give detailed reasons for resigning from an audit job.

19 Jul 2019 6:40 AM

In view of the revised timelines under the amended regulations, the circular shall come into force with effect from the quarter ended September 30, 2019, Sebi said.

Sebi provides new format for compliance report on corporate governance

In a circular, Sebi prescribed new format for disclosures to be made on quarterly basis, annual basis for whole financial year.

16 Jul 2019 7:14 PM

Sebi approved framework for issuing differential voting rights, issued fresh guidelines for pledged shares.

Sebi issues stricter regulations for mutual funds, promoters pledge

Sebi board took a call on key changes over credit rating firms, promoters’ pledge of shares, liquid funds and royalty payments

27 Jun 2019 6:35 PM

The mutual fund schemes cannot invest in physical goods except in ‘gold’ through ETFs. They can investment in ETCDs through hybrid schemes and Gold ETFs.

Mutual Fund allowed in commodity derivatives

Sebi has also laid down a few riders for the mutual funds.

22 May 2019 3:26 AM

Sebi comes up with system audit framework for AMCs-MFs

The regulator has asked MFs and AMCs to conduct system audit on an annual basis by an eligible independent auditor.

11 Apr 2019 7:51 PM

Thereafter, Sebi's High Powered Advisory Committee recommended the case for settlement on the payment of Rs 55.02 lakh which was subsequently approved by the regulator's panel of whole-time members.

Tantallon Fund pays Rs 55 lakh to settle case with Sebi over FII norms violation

Under the settlement, an entity is allowed to settle charges by paying a penalty without admission or denial of guilt.

29 Mar 2019 3:11 PM

At present, Sebi is empowered to conduct such inspections in case of violations relating to insider trading and fraudulent or unfair trade practices.

Sebi seeks more powers to inspect books of listed firms, thwart frauds

Sebi proposed a heavy penalty for altering, destroying or falsifying records and documents with intent to obstruct investigation.

24 Mar 2019 5:03 PM

From April onwards, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be introduced as an alternative payment option for retail investors and SEBI has already cleared a proposal on it. (Photo: File)

SEBI mulls reducing rights issue listing time

In September last year SEBI decided on reducing time to list shares on bourses after IPO to 3 days from the present 6.

17 Mar 2019 6:43 PM

All this is happening with impunity, right under the nose of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). (Photo: PTI)

Got a hot tip? Watch out, it may burn you

Cartels operating in clear contravention of the law are busy ramping up share prices of dubious companies.

07 Feb 2018 2:14 AM

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