India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Modifies Dynamic Price Bands for Derivatives Scrips

By Ajoy K Das | 25/05/2024

SEBI modified a rule for adjustments to dynamic price bands for scrips in the derivatives segment.

India’s GIFT City Seeks Status as Global Commodity Trading Hub

By Editors | 23/05/2024

IFSCA has formed an expert committee to propose steps for making GIFT City a global commodity trading hub.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Inclusion of Green Credits Under BRSR Framework

By Ajoy K Das | 23/05/2024

Green credits can be generated by planting trees on degraded land parcels identified by the Forest Department.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Framework for Managing Price Impact from Market Rumours

By Ajoy K Das | 22/05/2024

Listed entities are required to verify market rumours within 24 hours if these rumours cause a material price movement.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow Indian MFs to Invest in Overseas Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 21/05/2024

Regulator to allow investments in overseas funds having a maximum exposure to Indian securities of 20 percent of net assets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mulls Tighter Listing Rules for Small Businesses

By Ajoy K Das | 16/05/2024

Regulators looking to set a minimum size threshold for public offers and to require additional disclosures from SMEs and merchant bankers.

Sanctions

US Official Warns of Sanctions Over India-Iran Port Deal

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2024

US State Department’s Vedant Patel said any business deals with Iran could be subject to the potential risk of sanctions.

AML / KYC

SEBI Eases KYC Norms for Mutual Fund Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 15/05/2024

SEBI will allow investors to obtain a ‘KYC-Registered’ status even if their PAN and Aadhaar accounts are not linked.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Mandate Direct Payout of Securities to Investor Accounts

By Ajoy K Das | 14/05/2024

SEBI has proposed a new rule that will require all securities payouts to be credited directly to investors’ demat accounts.