SEBI extends compliance period for 3 years for large corporates to raise 25% of incremental borrowings via debt market

SEBI extends compliance period for 3 years for large corporates to raise 25% of incremental borrowings via debt market

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on March 29 approved a framework to prevent fraud by stock brokers. Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 31 extended the compliance requirement to three years for ‘large corporates’ to raise at least 25% […]

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SEBI to put in place framework to prevent frauds by stock brokers

SEBI to put in place framework to prevent frauds by stock brokers

The logo of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), at its headquarters in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS Markets regulator SEBI on Wednesday approved a slew of proposals, including ending the practice of individuals holding permanent directorship at boards of listed companies and putting in place a framework to prevent frauds by […]

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SEBI makes stringent disclosure norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors

SEBI makes stringent disclosure norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors

Representational image only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made stringent norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), asking them to disclose any material change in their structure and common ownership within seven working days. With regard to new FPI registrations, the SEBI can ask them […]

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ED conducts searchs on Franklin Templeton MF officials: sources

ED conducts searchs on Franklin Templeton MF officials: sources

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches on the premises linked to the officials of the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (MF), according to sources.  | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches on March 16 on the premises linked to the officials of the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (MF), according to […]

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ED conducts searches on Franklin Templeton MF officials: sources

ED conducts searches on Franklin Templeton MF officials: sources

Enforcement Directorate searches are underway in Mumbai and Chennai, say sources. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches on March 16 on the premises linked to the officials of the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (MF), according to sources. The searches are underway in Mumbai and Chennai, sources said. In November […]

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SEBI investigating market allegations against Adani group companies: MoS Finance

SEBI investigating market allegations against Adani group companies: MoS Finance

SEBI to investigate allegations against Adani group | File photo | Photo Credit: Reuters Regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is investigating market allegations against Adani group, whose 9 listed companies saw a 60 per cent decline in their market capitalisation between January 24 and March 1, Parliament was informed on Monday. Minister […]

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SEBI extends deadline till March 15 to submit public comments on proposal on REITs, InvITs sponsors

SEBI extends deadline till March 15 to submit public comments on proposal on REITs, InvITs sponsors

Representational image only. | Photo Credit: Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 9 extended the timeline till March 15, for submission of public comments on a proposal pertaining to higher responsibility for sponsors of investment vehicles — REITs and InvITs. The regulator had put in place a consultation paper […]

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Explained | How is the stock market regulated in India?

Explained | How is the stock market regulated in India?

The securities market in India is regulated by four key laws — The Companies Act, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI Act), the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA) and the Depositories Act, 1996. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: On February 10, the Supreme Court asked […]

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SEBI orders attachment of bank, demat accounts of Sahara group firm, Subrata Roy, others

SEBI orders attachment of bank, demat accounts of Sahara group firm, Subrata Roy, others

SEBI on December 26 ordered the attachment of bank and demat accounts of Sahara Group firm, its chief Subrata Roy and others to recover ₹6.42 crore for violating regulatory norms in the issuance of optionally fully convertible debentures (OFCDs). The recovery proceedings against five entities—Sahara India Real Estate Corporation (now known as Sahara Commodity Services […]

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SEBI permits brokers to extend margin trading facility to equity ETFs

SEBI permits brokers to extend margin trading facility to equity ETFs

Photo for representation. | Photo Credit: Reuters Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed brokers to extend the margin trading facility (MTF) to equity exchange traded funds (ETFs) and such funds can be used as collateral as well. Currently, only select stocks that come under Group 1 securities are offered […]

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