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The Working Group will be chaired by Dr DB Phatak, Professor Emeritus at IIT Bombay. Its members include chairpersons of the Standing Committee on Technology (SCOT) of MIIs, senior officials from stock brokers and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs), as well as experts in technology and the securities market.

After scrutiny of EdTech trading practices, SEBI proposes 30-day delay on market data

The use of live market data for educational purposes came under regulatory scrutiny following SEBI’s recent action against certain educational institutions that were using such data for teaching.

SEBI in the process of constituting a working group to develop a tech roadmap for MIIs: SEBI Chair

This roadmap will provide a structured five-year and ten-year strategic technology vision for the securities market ecosystem, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey

India’s economic reform newsmakers — 2025

Appointed RBI Governor in December 2024, Sanjay Malhotra guided monetary policy in 2025. In his tenure, the central bank delivered about 125 bps of rate cuts amid easing inflation and stable growth.

SEBI mandates NISM certification for AIF compliance officers from 2027

Capital markets regulator SEBI has tightened norms for the alternative investment fund (AIF) industry by making a professional certification mandatory for compliance officers of AIF managers.

Delhi High Court asks SEBI to share 'internal' investigation report with accused: 'Prima facie unfair'

Referring to Article 21 of the Constitution, it underscored that fairness and transparency are essential components of criminal trials and cannot be overridden by claims of regulatory confidentiality.

SEBI simplifies issuance of duplicate shares, raises threshold to Rs 10 lakh for easier issuance

Now investors holding securities valued up to Rs 10 lakh will be required to submit a Affidavit-cum-Indemnity bond only.

Charges for basic service demat accounts may reduce, SEBI excludes delisted and ZCZP Bonds from valuation for eligibility threshold

Depositories have been asked to implement the new norms from 31st March 2026.

Fino will not digress from profitability agenda even as an SFB: CEO Rishi Gupta

Gupta is ready with the roadmap to scale into an Rs 8,000–10,000 crore SFB within three years of operations, he tells Moneycontrol how he plans to do that

Jane Street hires Washington DC lobbyists as India probe presses on

In July, SEBI accused Jane Street of “egregious” market manipulation in an interim order while it continued to investigate the company.

IRCTC to be out of F&O list from February 25, 2026

The inclusion and exclusion of F&O stocks is based on SEBI criteria issued in August 2024. Recently NSE had announced inclusion of Bajaj Holdings and Investment Limited, Premier Energies Limited, Swiggy Limited, and Waaree Energies Limited into F&O list from December 31st.

Company secretaries should anticipate risks, uphold integrity: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said that as stock market participation deepens, expectations of fairness, good governance, and credible oversight increase.

ICICI Pru AMC files draft documents for two SIFs with SEBI

At present, SEBI has permitted seven investment strategies across equity, debt and hybrid asset classes under the SIF framework.

SEBI board postpones decision on disclosures by senior officials on privacy concerns

SEBI has deferred a proposal to mandate public disclosure of assets and liabilities by senior officials, citing the need for further discussion and concerns around employee privacy.

SEBI to ease aspects of accredited investor framework for AIFs, announcements likely soon, says top official

SEBI's Ruchi Chojer said the regulator has been engaging with wealth managers and industry participants who have flagged concerns around the accreditation process, including the availability of accredited investors and issues related to disclosure requirements

HDFC AMC, Canara Robeco, other AMC shares rise up to 8.5% after SEBI revises expense ratios

SEBI raised the brokerage cap for mutual funds to 6 bps from proposed 2 bps on equity trades, making compliance easier and cutting cost pressure after feedback that a sharp reduction could curb fund managers' ability to pick stocks

From floor trading to algorithms: India’s stockbroker rules get a 21st-century makeover

The comprehensive overhaul represents SEBI's commitment to maintaining a regulatory framework that evolves with market realities

NSDL paid Rs 15.57 crore to settle case with SEBI against various violations

SEBI alleged violations related to delays and errors in freezing and unfreezing of promoter and client accounts, including cases where freezes were imposed late or even after unfreeze instructions were received from stock exchanges.

Listing-day performance not a proxy for regulatory success or failure: SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The regulator also approved changes to how IPO disclosures are presented, requiring a draft abridged prospectus to be made available at the DRHP stage.

SEBI Chairperson says regulator won’t interfere in IPO offer-for-sale decisions

During SEBI's latest board meeting, Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, “We don’t want to prescribe one particular model of capital formation.” Therefore, ruling out any near-term move to impose OFS-specific norms.

Debt issuers can give incentives to some investors in public offers: SEBI

Market regulator expects debt issuance incentives to increase retail participation

SEBI board clears expansion of credit rating agencies’ mandate beyond SEBI-regulated instruments

SEBI's move to expand credit ratings agencies' mandate is aimed at addressing regulatory gaps faced by market participants, while putting in place safeguards to ensure clear separation between SEBI-regulated rating activities and non-SEBI-regulated businesses.

SEBI board approves changes to IPO lock-in norms, disclosure framework

IPO-bound companies must give summary of offer documents while filing DRHP; shares pledged by non-promoters of IPO-bound company are 'non-transferable', decides SEBI

SEBI board defers conflict of interest framework

There is broad agreement on implementing an automated framework to improve the process. Public disclosure of certain employees’ assets and liabilities has been suggested, which raises privacy concerns, says SEBI Chairman

SEBI board announces overhaul of Mutual Fund regulations, clears fee revamp

SEBI caps mutual fund brokerage at 6 bps; SEBI OKs excluding all statutory levies from MF base expense ratio