Urban Affairs

Merchant bankers begin NSE IPO pitches; legal advisor likely to be finalised this week

The development follows the NoC issued by the SEBI on January 30, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the exchange to proceed with its long-delayed listing plans.

EAM S Jaishankar speaks with Iran FM Araghchi amid West Asia crisis

Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter), “A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister Araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch.”

Performance verification agency PaRRVA to be operational by June, says SEBI WTM Varshney

He said the initiative could be among the first of its kind globally, providing a regulator-backed system to standardise and verify performance claims in the advisory and algorithmic trading ecosystem.

Risk aversion, trust deficit keeps retail participation in markets low despite high awareness: SEBI WTM Varshney

He said these scams do not target only uneducated individuals. Even doctors, engineers and scientists fall prey to them because repeated exposure on social media makes such content appear credible.

SEBI collected 1.7 TB email dump in IndusInd Bank insider trading probe; SAT rejects plea for access by ex-Deputy CEO

Since the case has not yet reached the adjudication stage, the tribunal ruled that Arun Khurana’s request for the complete email database and other materials does not merit consideration. 

SEBI weighs scrapping Close-to-Money norms in options on goods to ease compliance: Sources 

As per sources, exchanges have represented to the regulator that the CTM classification adds complexity, particularly in physically-settled options on goods.

SEBI Chief says, weighing deepening the cash market, SLBM revamp and expanding stock futures list

SEBI chief said any expansion of Stock Futures list to depend on the liquidity in the stock.

SEBI chief on Tiger Global judgement, ‘whenever these kinds of issues are decided, there will be concerns’

SEBI Chairman said the issue needs engagement with investors. He said earlier the issue was settled.

SEBI chief warns investors against ‘listing pops’, says long-term investing is key

Pandey said IPO proceeds monitoring mechanisms are already strengthened, basis of valuation and business details well disclosed in issue documents, LODR review may further look if any issues. 

SEBI assessing impacts of derivatives measures taken earlier, new move only based on data and consultation

SEBI chief said regulators move will be calibrated. Says F&O frenzy fuelled by fin-fluencers, who sold overnight easy money dream.

SEBI to examine concerns on closure of solution-oriented MF schemes; issues of taxation in Life Cycle scheme

Key concerns raised by the MF industry relate to taxation differences between equity and debt and also related to the ongoing SIP book of solution oriented funds and other operational issues.

A year towards ‘optimum regulation’: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlines reform roadmap

SEBI chief said focus will be to review the regulations to ensure there is optimum regulation.

SEBI chairman’s take on F&O curbs, IPO oversight, takeover code, solution-oriented funds

Pandey said several key reforms have been rolled out over the past year, with many more currently under evaluation. On derivatives, he added that SEBI will assess the impact of earlier F&O measures and intervene if needed, based on data and consultation.

Sebi introduces life-cycle funds with 5–30 year tenures, phased exit loads: What it means for investors

To promote long-term commitment and minimise early withdrawals, a graded exit load structure has been implemented

Stocks to Watch Today: Tata Technologies, Torrent Power, MobiKwik, Pace Digitek, Signpost India, Chalet Hotels, Fractal Industries in focus on 24 February

Stocks to Watch, 24 Feb: Stocks like Housing & Urban Development Corporation, Piramal Pharma, Tata Technologies, Torrent Power, Bharti Airtel, Pace Digitek, Signpost India, Patel Engineering Company, Silver Touch Technologies, Chalet Hotels, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Suraj Estate Developers,and One Mobikwik Systems will be in focus on February 24.

Urban Company’s InstaHelp crosses 50,000 daily bookings within a year of launch

The milestone highlights rapid adoption of the 10–15 minute home-services format as the company scales the category across five metros, amid rising competition in the sector.

'Ask questions. Verify sources. Diversify thoughtfully,' SEBI chief advises retail investors amid cyber risks

Pandey said a key priority will be tackling cyber fraud through tighter processes, technology-driven interventions and awareness, as investing shifts to digital channels.

SEBI constitutes Working Group to Review ESG Rating Providers (ERPs) Regulatory Framework

The working group is tasked with the mandate to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing regulatory framework governing ERPs. Also, to examine representations and suggestions received from market participants.

SAT rejects Avadhut Sathe’s application to withdraw funds to challenge the tribunal's order

During earlier proceedings, the tribunal had permitted withdrawal of Rs 2.25 crore towards monthly expenses.

Mutual fund expansion must be backed by robust supervision, says SEBI whole-time member Amarjeet Singh

Singh also said long-term alignment between investors and shareholders is achievable if companies focus on sustainable, client-centric growth

SEBI court refuses to close case against Chetan Sandesara and others, issue was settled in SC

The Special SEBI court held that, Supreme Court orders did not explicitly refer to the present prosecution and therefore could not be interpreted to include it.

SAT dismisses brokers’ appeals against SEBI co-location show cause notices  

SAT also rejected the challenge to SEBI’s internal file notings that led to ISB engagement, holding that these were administrative decisions, which can not be challenged.

'Do stay tuned': Jaishankar says Quad Leaders' Summit was never cancelled and 'wouldn't overread it'

"The fact that the Quad did not take place at the summit level itself, I wouldn't overread it. So do stay tuned," Jaishankar said.