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SAT dismisses appeal to restrain the IPO of Smartworks Coworking: ‘Find no good reason’

An NGO had filed a plea in SAT seeking restraining the IPO process, alleging that some disclosures were not made, which company and promoters had denied.

Smartworks Coworking IPO: SAT outcome on Wednesday

An NGO had filed a plea before the tribunal asking that the IPO process be restrained, arguing some key disclosures had not been made to potential investors, Smartworks Coworking denied the allegations.

Sebi announces settlement scheme for Venture Capital Funds

Upon expiry of the last date of migration, i.e. July 19, 2025, Sebi said it may initiate action against such VCFs that have schemes whose liquidation period has expired but not wound up and that continue to hold unliquidated investments, not availing the latest VCF Settlement Scheme.

From spying on wife to fishing for company intel, Sebi battles bizarre RTI requests

Sampling the queries revealed one curious case where a husband used the RTI route to seek details of his wife's financial portfolio, while another RTI asked for guidance on lodging a corruption case a Sebi official.

Sebi issues public notice on NSEL Settlement Scheme for brokers

Sebi had passed orders against more than 300 brokers in the NSEL case of 2013, and cases were pending at the tribunal SAT. Later, SAT suggested such a scheme, which Sebi approved in its board meeting on June 18.

Axis MF's former Risk Head settles case with Sebi for tipping off relatives

Sebi had conducted a detailed inspection covering governance-related aspects of Axis Mutual Fund through a forensic audit for the period from April 1, 2020, to September 30, 2022.

Sebi may take steps to revive trading in agri-commodity derivatives

Frequent ban on the trading of agri-commodities have dampened the mood of exchanges as well as traders. Now, Sebi is trying to understand the concerns and address them.

Sebi study says individual investors down 20 percent in F&O trading, 91 percent still losing money

Sebi study says, India continues to see relatively very high level of trading in F&O segment compared to other markets, particularly in index options

SEBI proposes easing of restrictions on business activities of Mutual Funds, floats consultation paper

SEBI has proposed various steps for easing of business activities of Mutual Funds and sought feedback till July 28.

Jane Street and the secrecy around its co-founder Rob Granieri

Jane Street was co-founded in the year 2000 by Tim Reynolds, Rob Granieri, Marc Gerstein, and Michael Jenkins

Sebi likely to probe if Jane Street violated index position limits in F&O segment

The capital market regulator has alleged that the manipulation by Jane Street Group is violation of Sebi Act and prohibition of fraudulent and unfair trading practices regulations.

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

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 saga unfolded and SEBI passed order?

SEBI said it would 'impound' Rs 4,840 crore from Jane Street, which it said were the 'unlawful gains earned' from the alleged misconduct.

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

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.

SEBI proposes easing of lock in for conversion from private InvIT to public InvIT

Market particpants had also suggested that unitholders who have already invested in the InvIT should not be subject to further lock-in during the conversion process and hence they should be exempted from the lock-in requirement or the lock-in should be reduced to 6 months.

SEBI further extends timeline for implementation of Cybersecurity framework for regulated entities

The purpose of SEBI’s, CSCRF is to have a structured approach to cybersecurity management within market infrastructure institutions and other regulated entities.

SEBI proposes reduced IT capacity for commodity stock exchanges citing underutilisation

Per an earlier circular, such exchanges were to maintain at least four times the peak load capacity.

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 confirms raids against entities involved in pump and dump scam

Moneycontrol had reported that SEBI conducted raids across Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Gurugram to bust a Rs 300 crore pump and dump racket on June 18

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

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

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.

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