India’s capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on 17 March, issued a consultation paper on modified norms for the nomination in demat accounts and mutual fund folios, seeking comments from the public. SEBI said the consultation paper seeks public suggestions to “modify the circular on ‘Revise and revamp Nomination Facilities in…
The Finance Ministry’s Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) on Friday notified changes to India’s IPO rules with regards to the minimum offer and allotment to the public in an offer document. The notification dated 13 March, provides a tiered structure for companies and corporations planning to list on the stock exchanges. It amends the Securities…
India’s capital markets regulator is exploring faster approvals for alternative investment funds (AIFs) to boost sentiment and participation in the fast-growing segment. It is evaluating a “lodge and launch” framework that could significantly shorten the time taken for new AIF schemes to come to market, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman of the Securities and Exchange…
In light of the recent approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), PhonePe has submitted its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP), bringing it a step closer to its much-anticipated public offering. The company, which first filed confidential IPO documents in September 2024, is expected to enter the markets soon. As per…
Upcoming IPOs: Initial Public Offering (IPO) activities are continuously increasing in the stock market. In this series, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given approval to three companies – Eastman Auto and Power, Milestone Gears and Bonbloc Technologies to launch IPO. These companies plan to raise a total of about Rs…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday introduced a voluntary debit freeze facility for mutual fund investors across both demat and non-demat folios, a move aimed at promoting digital security. The decision, taken after consultation with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), will come into effect from 30 April 2026,…
Force Motors share price dropped 8% from its intraday high on Thursday, March 5, after the company received a new notification from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) requesting comprehensive details about its Q2 FY25 financial results and insider trading practices. This marks the second regulatory probe in a short period, following a…
India’s bond market today is not being driven by one dramatic headline. Instead, it is being shaped by three powerful undercurrents working simultaneously — a steady central bank, dynamic liquidity management, and structural regulatory change. Together, they are quietly redefining how yields behave across the curve. Let us begin with the anchor: the Reserve Bank…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has cautioned investors against fake notices demanding payment of securities transaction tax (STT). In a notice issued on Thursday, the market regulator said that some entities were forging Sebi’s letterhead and demanding payments of outstanding STT amounts under the Finance Act, 2004, by exercising powers conferred under…
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed disclosure rules for all regulated entities and their agents on social media platforms. As per the new rules, they will have to clearly display their registered name and SEBI registration number on their handle and at the beginning of every content related to securities…
