BUSINESS
Crackdown on ‘furus’ starts: Meta mandates SEBI verification for investment ads
In major SEBI-led move to curb financial frauds and fake investment gurus, Meta tightens ad rules on its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
BUSINESS
SEBI directs listed entities to share more details on related party transactions for transparency
SEBI has called for more granular information that needs to be shared to shareholders and audit committee for approval of proposals.
BUSINESS
Common contract notes goes live today, say sources; FPIs, institutions to benefit most
Issuance of common contract note was a pending issue and finally its being implemented after assessing the readiness of stakeholders including exchanges, clearing corporations and brokers.
BUSINESS
Brokers hope for relaxation as Sebi, exchanges likely to review norms defining a technical glitch
On the issue of technical glitch at brokers’ end, Sebi had introduced broad regulations in 2022 based on a working group’s recommendations. Exchanges later issued a circular which was last revised in March 2025, but brokers are seeking a fresh review and further relaxations.
BUSINESS
Essel Group entity moves NCLT against Kotak AMC, say sources
Kotak AMC was represented by senior advocate, Gaurav Joshi, who opposed the petition. Joshi claimed that petition is not maintainable. Joshi was of the view that it was not a debt but a securities deposit
BUSINESS
NSE to pay additional Rs 600 crore to SEBI before the IPO, files settlement application with regulator
NSE and SEBI were in talks since March to settle the matter after change of helm at the market regulator
BUSINESS
NSE may get go ahead to file IPO papers by July-end, listing likely by Q4FY26, say sources
NSE IPO plan has been stuck since 8 years because of the pending matter of co-location case and other issues. After new SEBI chairman joined, the discussion over IPO picked up pace.
BUSINESS
Bubble in mid-caps? Mutual funds seek expansion of midcap classification as schemes chase fewer stocks
The broader classification of large, mid and small caps was defined in 2017, and since then it has not been reviewed. Fund managers fear too much is chasing the 150-stock midcap universe
BUSINESS
Mutual fund industry seeks increase in overall overseas limit
Industry insiders say that increasing this limit should not be a problem as RBI has huge forex reserves.
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol MF Summit 2025: SEBI's Amarjeet Singh pitches for self regulation in mutual funds industry
SEBI's whole time member Amarjeet Singh pointed out that outcome-based collaborative regulation is important and only rule-based compliance often leads to box-ticking.
MARKETS
SEBI bars 2 operators for illegally profiting in illiquid options, orders disgorgement of Rs 4.83 crore
As per the SEBI order, callers (employed by the operators) approached investors on the pretext of guaranteed profit through Algo trades or automated software trades.
BUSINESS
Market manipulation will not be tolerated, says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
SEBI chief emphasised that scams and market manipulation cannot be prevented by regulation alone, noting that such incidents have occurred despite stringent rules. However, he assured that wrongdoers will not be spared.
BUSINESS
SEBI proposes client code modification by market makers of ETFs without penalty
SEBI has proposed client code modification by the Market Makers to the Asset Management Company like associated ETF scheme, without levy of any penalty in order to enable market makers to transact in the basket for securities underlying the ETF against equivalent transaction in units of ETF and to transfer the net obligation of such transactions to the ETF for unit creation or redemption.
BUSINESS
No obstacle will remain in NSE IPO, says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
As per sources, SEBI and NSE are in talks to finalize the terms for settlement. Once the terms are agreed then the formal process will start.
BUSINESS
Shares acquired in FY25 but credited in FY26, which year will the acquisition be counted? SEBI clears the air
The share purchase trades were done in March but due to 3 days of trading holiday, the shares were credited in demat of the acquiring company in April which is the next financial year, hence a clarification was sought about provisions of SEBI's takeover code.
BUSINESS
Tuhin Kanta Pandey brings a light touch to SEBI compared to his predecessor
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a bureaucrat who oversaw the LIC IPO and Air India’s privatisation, brings to Sebi not just administrative heft but also a distinctly new temperament.
BUSINESS
Sebi raids shell companies involved in Rs 300 ‘pump and dump’ scheme across Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Gurugram
Sources said these are one of the biggest raids in Sebi’s history in terms of monetary value.
BUSINESS
Sebi panel on clearing corporations to explore self-sufficiency, transaction charges
Sebi is of the view that clearing corporations need to be economically independent from parent exchanges. A key step towards that can be to understand their financial health, and the unbundling of transaction charges as a starting point.
BUSINESS
SEBI proposes additional measures for easier on boarding of accredited investors
SEBI had received representation from the AIF industry requesting for easier onboarding process, reducing turnaround time and cost of accreditation, increasing the validity of accreditation period.
BUSINESS
Explained: Sebi’s settlement scheme for brokers in algo trading case
At the request of the industry, Sebi has proposed a settlement scheme cleared by the board in March, and notified in June. Registered stock brokers who were associated with algo platforms and against whom proceedings had been initiated by Sebi can apply.
BUSINESS
SEBI board meet this week: Separate delisting norms for PSUs, greater flexibility for AIFs, easier QIP norms on agenda
Also, settlement schemes for NSEL brokers and VCF violations will be kept before the board. But the key issue of demerger of clearing corporations is unlikely to go for board nod this time.
BUSINESS
Alkem vs Allchem: Pharma players in a legal tussle over who owns the name
Pharma major Alkem Labs has filed a case against IPO-bound, Vadodara-based Allchem Lifesciences in the Delhi High Court, seeking damages and injunction on the use of the trademark. The matter will now be heard on July 9 with both parties directed to go through mediation.
BUSINESS
A dedicated portal for FPIs in works, SEBI in talks with exchanges and depositories
The portal will inform the FPIs what laws are applicable on them and how the compliance is to be done. Not only SEBI and RBI regulations, but FEMA, PMLA and other regulations are also applicable on FPIs. For PAN generation, Income Tax department is also involved.
BUSINESS
Sebi grants relief to exchanges for Product Advisory Committee meetings on agri contracts
One commodity exchange had submitted a proposal to Sebi, seeking to reduce the number of mandatory PAC meetings to one per year for agricultural commodities.
