In a recent post on social media platform Her post focused on the steady but meaningful expansion of the regulatory framework by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which is reshaping how investment solutions are designed and delivered. Gupta pointed out that recent regulatory changes are not superficial tweaks but structural upgrades that…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will look into representations by stockbrokers seeking a rethink of new norms issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that require banks to tighten funding to proprietary traders under capital market exposure rules. Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey at an event on Monday, “We have received…
With precious metal prices hovering near it multi-year highs and global economic uncertainty persisting, it’s clear that investors are increasingly turning to SEBI-regulated gold and silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). These investment vehicles offer unmatched transparency, ease of access, and robust regulatory oversight. In February 2026, silver ETFs in India are currently generating substantial attention,…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed sweeping changes to India’s Social Stock Exchange framework, including sharply lowering the minimum investment in social impact funds (SIFs) and easing fund-raising norms for not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) with an aim to broaden participation and improve capital access. In a consultation paper issued on Monday, the…
MUMBAI: India’s market regulator is considering extending automatic withdrawal and transfer facilities to mutual fund investors who hold their units in demat form, a move that would bridge a long-standing operational gap between demat and non-demat holdings. In a consultation paper issued on Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) sought public comments…
MUMBAI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has tightened margin rules for traders in single-stock derivatives, withdrawing a key margin benefit on expiry day to curb the risk of sudden margin shortfalls and potential market disruption. In a circular issued on Thursday, the market regulator said calendar spread margin benefits will no longer…
India’s market regulator has flagged the need for banks to step up safeguards around price-sensitive information, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said. The regulator has held multiple workshops with banks to strengthen internal controls and limit access to sensitive data, following its order alleging an insider trading scheme involving…
India’s market regulator plans to sharply cut the registration timeline for foreign portfolio investors, Securities and Exchange Board of India chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said. “The idea is that we should take five days. Currently, we are talking about 30 days. But people’s impression is that it takes a few months,” Pandey said in an…
Capital market regulator SEBI has decided to open a special window to complete the pending related transfer and demat of physical shares, giving a big relief to the investors. This special window will be available for one year from 5 February 2026 to 4 February 2027. The purpose of this step is to provide relief…
A unique facility that allows investors to exit corporate bonds has failed to catch on more than a year after the Indian market regulator introduced it, with issuers largely refraining from offering it thanks to a mix of low incentives, excessive guardrails and potential balance sheet uncertainties. A senior official from the regulator said the…
