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Surat prop trading scam spreads nationwide, losses may top Rs 150 crore

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Surat prop trading scam spreads nationwide, losses may top Rs 150 crore

A recent default puts leveraged traders in NCR, Jaipur, Ranchi and Kolhapur on edge

SEBI initiates active deliberation on ways to deepen the cash market segment 

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SEBI initiates active deliberation on ways to deepen the cash market segment 

SEBI has received wide range of suggestions on the proposal to further deepen the cash market volume in equity segment.

SEBI may address mutual funds’ concerns on expense ratio, cost structure

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SEBI may address mutual funds’ concerns on expense ratio, cost structure

The mutual fund industry remains concerned about the potential impact on profitability due to the new proposals, as well as on distributor commissions. Industry insiders said that if profitability is hit, fund houses may reconsider expanding their branch networks.

SEBI proposes big regulatory changes for MFs, tweaks in TER, caps on brokerages

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SEBI proposes big regulatory changes for MFs, tweaks in TER, caps on brokerages

SEBI has proposed removal of statutory levies like Securities Transaction Tax (STT), GST, etc. to be excluded from Total Expense Ratio (TER) limits.

Sebi seeks details of the four-hour long trading disruption from MCX

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Sebi seeks details of the four-hour long trading disruption from MCX

MCX had informed market participants in the morning about a glicth but it took more than four hours to shift to DR site and normalise the operations. Sebi has now sought details of the glitch from exchange.

Brokers' penalty structure rationalised but oversight tightened on these key violations

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Brokers' penalty structure rationalised but oversight tightened on these key violations

Sebi and stock exchanges have overhauled the penalty framework for brokers, introducing new categories of violations while retaining stringent measures to protect investors. The revised structure aims to enhance market discipline, curb misuse of client funds, and ensure greater accountability among intermediaries.

SEBI bars mutual funds from investing in Pre-IPO placements

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SEBI bars mutual funds from investing in Pre-IPO placements

Move likely to spark debate on its merit within the industry

Expensive exit of Elara and Vespera Funds from India

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Expensive exit of Elara and Vespera Funds from India

Both funds failed to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners. SEBI’s investigation later found that Elara and Vespera were owned through three offshore feeder entities

BSE flags unusual price surge in RRP Semiconductor, urges investor caution

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BSE flags unusual price surge in RRP Semiconductor, urges investor caution

RRP semiconductor | Stock placed under Enhanced Surveillance Measures after rising from Rs 15 to Rs 9,292.20 in 18 months

Sebi to sensitise regulators on insider trading and price-sensitive info post-CERC issue

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Sebi to sensitise regulators on insider trading and price-sensitive info post-CERC issue

Sources said Sebi believes that enforcement alone cannot address every challenge. Hence, a new approach of engaging with stakeholders through sensitisation sessions is being adopted.

SAT rejects Elara’s appeal against Sebi over SpiceJet warrant conversion

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SAT rejects Elara’s appeal against Sebi over SpiceJet warrant conversion

Elara had sought a status quo from the SAT and pleaded that there is risk of appropriation and write off by the company.

After rationalisation of exchange penalties, brokers seek similar relief on clearing penalties

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After rationalisation of exchange penalties, brokers seek similar relief on clearing penalties

Clearing brokers face penalty from clearing corporation on breach of norms. After easing of penalties and standarisation by exchanges now clearing brokers are expecting an intervention from Sebi for clearing corporations also.

SEBI developing tech tools to swiftly identify pump-and-dump patterns, says chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

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SEBI developing tech tools to swiftly identify pump-and-dump patterns, says chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Speaking at an event organized by the BSE Brokers Forum (BBF) Pandey asked for strengthening of commodities market and developing cash market further.

Brokers App will soon have a genuine verification tick at App Store, says SEBI WTM Varshney

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Brokers App will soon have a genuine verification tick at App Store, says SEBI WTM Varshney

Varshney cited big opportunity for brokers in revival of commodity market and also the big business scope in expanding business and adding the people who want to join the capital market.

Can an open offer be allowed for less than six percent shareholders? Case against Sebi order reaches SAT

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Can an open offer be allowed for less than six percent shareholders? Case against Sebi order reaches SAT

3A Capital Services has moved SAT against Sebi’s refusal to exclude non-selling promoters from its open offer in Sri Sarvaraya Sugars. Sebi has argued that once the 25 percent threshold is breached, an open offer to all eligible shareholders is mandatory.

IndusInd Bank ex-Deputy CEO Arun Khurana says resigned but not allowed to go, put under suspension

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IndusInd Bank ex-Deputy CEO Arun Khurana says resigned but not allowed to go, put under suspension

Arun Khurana, ex-MD&CEO Sumant Kathpalia and three others were barred by SEBI for insider trading allegation in IndusInd Bank shares. Khurana had challenged the SEBI order, SAT gave him partial relief.

Sebi proposes key changes on IPF, tightening norms for exclusively listed companies

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Sebi proposes key changes on IPF, tightening norms for exclusively listed companies

Sebi, in a consultation paper, has recommended removing obsolete provisions, clarifying timelines, delegating certain operational powers, harmonising Investor Protection Fund (IPF) rules, and segregating clearing-corporation and broker-related norms.

Sebi's Ananth Narayan says in early talks to explore netting framework for FPIs to ease portfolio rebalancing

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Sebi's Ananth Narayan says in early talks to explore netting framework for FPIs to ease portfolio rebalancing

The initiative, if implemented, could be another step in Sebi's ongoing efforts to enhance the ease of investing for foreign portfolio investors, following the Swagat platform introduced earlier this year to streamline registration and operational processes.

Complaint against ICICI Prudential AMC over non-disclosure of trademark dispute in IPO papers

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Complaint against ICICI Prudential AMC over non-disclosure of trademark dispute in IPO papers

ICICI Prudential AMC clarified the company has disclosed the details in accordance with applicable law.

Sebi Special Court rejects Ketan Parekh’s plea to travel abroad

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Sebi Special Court rejects Ketan Parekh’s plea to travel abroad

Interestingly, the Sebi Special Court had permitted Parekh last year to travel abroad between December 20, 2024, and March 20, 2025, to destinations such as the UK, UAE, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan and the EU.

Stricter F&O rules from October 1: MWPL linked to cash, single stock position during ban, intraday monitoring of options

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Stricter F&O rules from October 1: MWPL linked to cash, single stock position during ban, intraday monitoring of options

These steps are part of the regulator’s broader push to curb excessive speculation and strengthen market stability in the equity derivatives segment.

FIR filed against Marcellus Investment Managers' CFO for alleged misappropriation of funds

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FIR filed against Marcellus Investment Managers' CFO for alleged misappropriation of funds

The FIR adds that Gupta allegedly admitted to diverting funds worth Rs 1.18 crore to settle personal credit card bills and other private expenses.

Sebi weighs slab-based limits to brokers’ derivative bets to prevent excessive market exposure

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Sebi weighs slab-based limits to brokers’ derivative bets to prevent excessive market exposure

In October last year, Sebi had enhanced the overall position limit for brokers, and now, the regulator wants to align the same with a delta-based measurement, or an option's sensitivity to changes in underlying asset's price.

Sebi rejects ‘kidnap ransom’ drama by Seacoast promoters to hide fund diversion, slaps securities ban

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Sebi rejects ‘kidnap ransom’ drama by Seacoast promoters to hide fund diversion, slaps securities ban

Sebi found that despite negligible fixed assets and inventory, Seacoast had reported inflated revenues, misleading investors and fuelling a sharp rise in retail participation.

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