SEBI proposes incentives to boost retail participation in debt securities
SEBI has proposed to permit issuers to offer incentives in the form of higher coupon rate or a discount to the issue price to allottees such as senior citizens, women, armed forces personnel as well as retail subscribers
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 allows transfer of PMS business between registered managers
SEBI has permitted portfolio managers to transfer their PMS business, fully or partially to another SEBI-registered manager with prior approval. The move simplifies compliance and supports ease of doing business in the PMS industry.
SEBI bars mutual funds from investing in Pre-IPO placements
Move likely to spark debate on its merit within the industry
SEBI penalises 13 entities for front-running trades using non-public information
SEBI has penalised 13 individuals and HUFs up to Rs 15 lakh each and barred them from markets for up to three years for front-running trades using non-public information. The regulator said the entities acted on tips from connected persons, earning abnormal profits and distorting market fairness.
Relief rally in Asia: Stocks climb on Trump–Xi talks, investors brace for US CPI report
Treasuries had also snapped a three-day rally overnight as yields rose across the curve, with the 10-year climbing five basis points to 4%.
SEBI bans merchant banker First Overseas Capital for 2 years, imposes Rs 20 lakh fine for multiple violations
SEBI has barred merchant banker First Overseas Capital Limited for two years and imposed a Rs 20 lakh penalty for multiple violations, including false submissions, inadequate net worth, and breach of underwriting norms.
SEBI proposes relaxation of India geo-tagging rule for NRIs updating KYC details
SEBI has proposed easing geo-tagging norms to let NRIs complete re-KYC digitally from abroad, removing the need for physical presence in India. The move aligns with SEBI’s broader efforts to simplify compliance and enhance transparency for foreign investors, including FPIs.
SEBI proposes standardised process for mutual fund folio opening and first investment
SEBI has noted that some mutual fund folios remain KYC non-compliant due to a sequential verification process where AMCs open folios before final KRA approval. In cases of discrepancies, such folios are flagged until corrections are made and compliance is confirmed.
Oil rises more than 4% on fresh US sanctions against Russia
Brent crude futures were up $2.71, or 4.3%, at $65.30 a barrel at 0841 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $2.56, or 4.4%, at $61.06
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
NSE rolls out major upgrades to RFQ platform to simplify bond trading
NSE to enhance RFQ platform from October 28, 2025, introducing brokered trade execution, a yield-price calculator, client holdings upload, and FIX API for faster, transparent bond trading. The RFQ system lets participants request quotes from multiple brokers, making debt trading easier and more efficient.
SME IPOs deliver sharp listing gains but struggle to sustain performance
The data suggest that SME IPOs carry significantly higher risk and variability. A prominent trend observed is that many SMEs experience strong listing-day gains but decline sharply soon after, a pattern most visible in issues that drew strong participation from retail investors.
Gold hits new heights, but bonds remain a vital component for any portfolio
Gold is fantastic during times of economic turmoil, but what happens when the world begins to stabilise?
“Smart money isn’t always smart”: Anand Rathi’s Feroz Azeez calls out HNI investing bias
Azeez said HNIs often invest to signal sophistication rather than to build portfolios that actually work.
Japan’s Nikkei heads for new high on LDP-Ishin coalition hopes
The LDP and the Japan Innovation Party have broadly reached an agreement and will announce their coalition deal at 6 pm, according to Ishin’s co-leader Hirofumi Yoshimura
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.
Asian shares dip after credit woes hit Wall Street
Shares in Japan, Australia and South Korea all retreated at the open, echoing a lackluster mood in New York trading
Sebi grants open offer exemption to Jyothy Labs promoter family trusts for succession planning
The internal share transfers are part of an internal estate and succession planning exercise and will not lead to any change in control or management of the FMCG company.
Sebi to keep algorithmic trading norms updated to ensure fairness and transparency, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
India’s high-frequency trading space has come under sharper regulatory focus after the Sebi accused Jane Street Group of manipulating the country’s stock and derivatives markets, allegedly disadvantaging millions of retail investors.
Emmbi Industries settles case with Sebi for Rs 12.35 lakh on corporate governance charges
Emmbi Industries filed a settlement application on February 2, 2024, seeking to resolve the matter 'without admitting or denying' the findings.
I-T dept raids proprietary trading firm Graviton as govt steps up scrutiny
The raid at Graviton’s offices near New Delhi began at the start of this week and is set to conclude Thursday
IMF flags fragile foundations beneath market optimism
The IMF’s latest reports reveal a global economy holding firm on the surface, but hiding deeper financial vulnerabilities that investors shouldn't ignore
Asian stocks gain after choppy day on Wall Street
MSCI’s gauge of regional stocks climbed 0.7%, with shares rising in Japan, Australia and South Korea
