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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.

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.

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

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.

Sebi mulls measures to ease dematerialise & transfer physical shares

In its consultation paper, Sebi proposed to temporarily relax rules to allow the transfer of such old shares, even though they are in physical form

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.

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.

 Sebi cracks whip on insider traders in IEX shares; Rs 173 crore case unearthed

Sebi said the thoughtful modus operandi of the noticees involved sharing of crucial information relating to regulatory actions emanating from a regulator, which was bound to have a significant impact on the listed securities of IEX.

Sebi extends timeline for Angel Funds to disclose allocation methodology

Following the extension, the revised compliance date now stands at January 31, 2026, meaning any investments made by existing Angel Funds after this date must adhere to the disclosed allocation methodology.

Public Interest Directors at MIIs are ‘custodians of trust’, must maintain stability: Sebi’s Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Sebi chairman called upon PIDs of market infrastructure institutions to act as “custodians of trust” and to place public interest at the heart of every decision.

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.

Sebi bans Nirman Agri Genetics for IPO fund diversion; alleges 93% fund diverted, halts corporate actions

Sebi initiated the examination as part of a broader review of IPOs handled by merchant banker First Overseas between May 2022 and April 2025, following irregularities found in the IPO of Synoptics Technologies Ltd. NAGL’s IPO is one of the issues scrutinised during this probe.

Sebi’s proposed ‘lookback period’ for broker defaults may put investors at a disadvantage, fear experts

Under the proposed amendment, only trades executed within three years before a broker is declared as defaulter would qualify for compensation from the IPF. However, some experts suggest the proposal could undermine the very purpose of the Investor Protection Fund.

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.

ICAI document to tighten corporate fraud detection norms by Nov-end; may propose Companies Act changes

The research paper, expected by end-November, will focus on early detection of corporate and IPO-related frauds, fix accountability gaps, and plug legal loopholes, drawing on analysis of 64 SEBI orders to identify systemic red flags.

Sebi eases disclosure norms for Related Party Transaction approvals

After recovering representation from industry, Sebi has overhauled the disclosure framework for Related Party Transactions, offering relief to listed companies. Regulator said the changes would streamline approvals without diluting investor safeguards.

Not returns but trust is the key to capital market success: Sebi’s Tuhin Kanta Pandey to MF trustees

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized that trust, not just returns, forms the foundation of India’s capital markets. He urged mutual fund trustees to uphold independence, oversight, and accountability to safeguard investor confidence.

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

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

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.

SEBI chief not worried about foreign fund outflows, says working to cut FPI registration time

Tuhin Kanta Pandey reasoned that India has 'strong' macroeconomic fundamentals and the funds will certainly be there where the growth is