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SEBI approves Rs 72.87 lakh settlement in OCI-linked FPI violations by Sixteenth Street Asian GEMS Fund

Anticipating enforcement action, Sixteenth Street Asian GEMS Fund filed for settlement with SEBI to resolve the matter without admission or denial of the regulatory findings.

JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. settles proceedings with SEBI over FPI Regulation lapses

As per SEBI order, bank suo moto proposed a settlement amount of Rs 34.42 lakh, which was reviewed by SEBI’s High-Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) and later approved by the panel of Whole Time Members. SEBI confirmed receipt of the payment in February 2026.

SEBI drops action against Vishvaraj Environment and 3 merchant bankers as RBI confirms lapses regularised

Taking note of the RBI’s updated position, SEBI held that the very basis of the show cause notice, the existence of serious, unresolved regulatory violations, no longer existed.

SAT gives relief to Computech Sharecap, replaces SEBI’s license cancellation with 1-year client ban

SEBI had cancelled the firm’s licence as a Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) in June 2021 for non-co-operation in inspection and audit and not maintaining records.

Exchanges roll out SOP for Closing Auction Session; no penalty for algo trades in CAS

CAS will be a new system to determine how the final price of shares and index is calculated at the end of the trading day. The new system is called the Closing Auction Session (CAS) and will be started step-by-step, first for stocks that also have derivatives trading from August 3, 2026.

Russia keen to build strategic financial outreach to India amid global economic shifts

'We should create a new financial architecture which is based on national currency and international transparency and trust to each other', says Sergey Glazyev, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus

'Indian equity market valuations are attractive,’ says SEBI’s Varshney on over 20 Russian funds having registered as FPIs

India-Russia highlight the growing presence of Russian entities as Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in India and efforts by regulators to simplify pathways for cross‑border capital flows.

SEBI likely to clear netting of funds for FPIs, ease ‘Fit and Proper’ criteria for intermediaries and relax REIT and InvITs norms

As per sources, key proposals related to FPIs, review of Fit and Proper criteria for intermediaries, Ease of Doing proposals related to REITs and InvITs are likely to be part of the board meet agenda. Board is also expected to take up the revised proposal on code of conflict for board members and SEBI employees.

New GST structure for TER could impact SEBI-regulated small MF distributors as new rules take effect April 1

Distributors often work with multiple asset management companies, and the revised framework requires tracking GST-related cash flows across each relationship, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely compliance. For smaller firms with limited back-office capacity, this could prove challenging.

SEBI settles violations case against Accuracap AIF, imposes Rs 21.75 lakh settlement amount

The case stems from SEBI’s examination of quarterly filings of Accuracap Vectra Fund. SEBI noticed that fund failed to maintain the mandated minimum corpus of Rs 20 crore. Further, the fund did not restore the corpus within 3 month period following the breach.

SEBI settles cases against 111 brokers in algo platform violations, closes proceedings under 2025 scheme

According to SEBI, 111 entities opted for the scheme within the stipulated timeline.

SEBI bars 18 entities in stock manipulation case, orders Rs 2.94 crore disgorgement, Rs 2.80 crore penalty

SEBI noted that the entities involved had family, professional, or financial connections. While some noticees argued that their trades were independent and driven by market conditions, SEBI rejected this contention.

Standard Chartered Bank settles case with SEBI over FPI rule violations, pays Rs 57.2 lakh

SEBI had initiated adjudication proceedings against the bank for multiple alleged lapses in compliance with regulatory provisions governing FPIs and depository participants.

SEBI proposes simpler nomination norms; default opt-in, fewer details, four-nominee cap

SEBI has proposed that nomination be the default option for all new single-holder accounts, with investors required to actively opt out through a declaration if they do not wish to nominate.

SEBI revises settlement guarantee fund norms for commodity derivatives clearing corporations

SEBI has also inserted a new provision allowing the regulator to grant exemptions or relaxations from strict enforcement of SGF rules in the commodity derivatives segment on a case-by-case basis.

Multiples PE Fund, Renuka Ramnath and others settle case with SEBI for delayed winding up of scheme

After deliberation, SEBI’s Internal Committee communicated a settlement amount of Rs 92.62 lakh on a joint and several liability basis. However, the applicants proposed a revised settlement amount of Rs 36.56 lakh.

As debate grows over product suitability framework, former SEBI WTM Ananth Narayan urges market ecosystem not to wait for regulator

Ananth Narayan said discussions around ensuring that investors are appropriate for the financial products they trade have been ongoing for years and require proactive action from the market ecosystem.

SEBI plans light touch penalty structure, digital platform, ad code to strengthen investment adviser ecosystem

SEBI chief asked investment advisors to promote responsible investing, educate clients about risks, and spread awareness against fraud and cyber threats.

India must develop longer tenure derivative contracts, says former SEBI WTM Ananth Narayan

Narayan suggested that regulator and exchanges could explore whether margin requirements on longer-tenure contracts are too conservative and if they can be recalibrated.

SEBI chief asks all stakeholders to ensure transparent, efficient markets

Pandey said, ndia’s capital markets are not only expanding but also deepening and diversifying, making them more resilient.

Stay patient during market volatility, SEBI chief's message to investors at Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit

Speaking at the second edition of the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit, Pandey said investors, particularly individuals, should avoid reacting impulsively to short-term market movements during uncertain global conditions.

'Next phase of development will require deeper bond markets, stronger institutional participation': SEBI chief

"Listed companies must uphold high standard of governance. Efficient markets are in a sense shared responsibility," Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.

Govt eases public shareholding norms to facilitate mega IPOs

The revised framework introduces a tiered structure based on the size of the company’s post-issue capital calculated at the offer price

SEBI reshuffles portfolios of key department EDs; WTM reshuffle likely next

Some of the reshuffles have already taken effect, while others are scheduled to be implemented in the first week of April.

Govt appoints K V Ramana Murty as SEBI whole-time member: Sources

Whole-time members form part of SEBI’s top decision-making body and oversee key regulatory and operational functions.