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Jane Street probe: Investigations into other expiry days, indices, potential patterns to continue, says SEBI source

BUSINESS

Jane Street probe: Investigations into other expiry days, indices, potential patterns to continue, says SEBI source

Moneycontrol has earlier reported that the interim order issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on July 3 is merely a cease-and-desist directive and it is expected to be followed by additional orders

Jane Street likely to face more SEBI orders in coming days: Sources

BUSINESS

Jane Street likely to face more SEBI orders in coming days: Sources

As per one source, SEBI is further investigating the trades of Jane Street group in indices like Sensex, Fin Nifty, Bankex, Nifty IT Index, Nifty Midcap Index and other stock options

Jane Street has over Rs 15,000 cr locked in G-secs as margin, paving way for SEBI’s Rs 4,843-cr impounding: Sources

BUSINESS

Jane Street has over Rs 15,000 cr locked in G-secs as margin, paving way for SEBI’s Rs 4,843-cr impounding: Sources

As per SEBI interim order,Jane Street, made a total profit of Rs 36,502.12 crores across all segments during January 2023 and March 2025.

How Jane Street allegedly manipulated index closing on expiry days

BUSINESS

How Jane Street allegedly manipulated index closing on expiry days

According to Sebi, Jane Street used to heavily buy Bank Nifty futures as well in the cash segment and sell Bank Nifty options in big numbers -- all in the morning of expiry days. After noon, company's related entities used to aggressively sell large amounts in Bank Nifty futures.

SEBI in talks with Google, Telegram to crack down on unregistered finfluencers: Sources

TRENDS

SEBI in talks with Google, Telegram to crack down on unregistered finfluencers: Sources

Sources said there will be unprecedented enforcement action against unregistered finfluencers who are misusing social media platforms. Investor protection through awareness and education is the key focus area for the current regime at SEBI.

IFCI’s buried treasure: The mega stake in NSE could change its fate

COMPANIES-2

IFCI’s buried treasure: The mega stake in NSE could change its fate

IFCI holds 52.86% in Stock Holding Corporation, which in turn owns 4.4% of NSE

Crackdown on ‘furus’ starts: Meta mandates SEBI verification for investment ads

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

SEBI directs listed entities to share more details on related party transactions for transparency

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.

Common contract notes goes live today, say sources; FPIs, institutions to benefit most

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.  

Brokers hope for relaxation as Sebi, exchanges likely to review norms defining a technical glitch

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.

Essel Group entity moves NCLT against Kotak AMC, say sources

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

NSE to pay additional Rs 600 crore to SEBI before the IPO, files settlement application with regulator

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

NSE may get go ahead to file IPO papers by July-end, listing likely by Q4FY26, say sources

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.

Bubble in mid-caps? Mutual funds seek expansion of midcap classification as schemes chase fewer stocks

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

Mutual fund industry seeks increase in overall overseas limit

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.

Moneycontrol MF Summit 2025: SEBI's Amarjeet Singh pitches for self regulation in mutual funds industry

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.

SEBI bars 2 operators for illegally profiting in illiquid options, orders disgorgement of Rs 4.83 crore

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.

Market manipulation will not be tolerated, says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

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.

SEBI proposes client code modification by market makers of ETFs without penalty

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.

No obstacle will remain in NSE IPO, says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

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.

Shares acquired in FY25 but credited in FY26, which year will the acquisition be counted? SEBI clears the air

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.

Tuhin Kanta Pandey brings a light touch to SEBI compared to his predecessor

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.

Sebi raids shell companies involved in Rs 300 ‘pump and dump’ scheme across Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Gurugram

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.

Sebi panel on clearing corporations to explore self-sufficiency, transaction charges

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.

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