India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Shortens Timeline for Allotment and Trading of Bonus Shares

By Ajoy K Das | 19/09/2024

SEBI issued a circular setting out guidelines to enable investors to trade bonus shares just two days after the record date, starting from 1 October.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Dismisses Co-location Case Against NSE and Executives

By Ajoy K Das | 18/09/2024

SEBI had directed NSE to disgorge billions of dollars in 2019, but the Securities Appellate Tribunal ordered the case to be re-adjudicated.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Withdraws Earlier Statement Criticising Employee Protests

By Ajoy K Das | 18/09/2024

SEBI said all issues relating to its employees will be addressed “internally and amicably through established channels”.

AML / KYC

India’s Adani Group Defends Against Allegations of Swiss Probe

By Ajoy K Das | 17/09/2024

Hindenburg Research says $310mn of Adani Group’s funds have been frozen in Switzerland in connection with a money laundering probe.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Chair Issues Statement Denying Conflict of Interest Allegations

By Ajoy K Das | 14/09/2024

The statement said consulting assignments of her husband occurred long before Madhabi Puri Buch took office as SEBI chairperson.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow Use of Cash Collateral Securities for Margin Trading

By Ajoy K Das | 12/09/2024

From 1 October, securities funded through cash collateral can be considered as maintenance margin for margin trading facilities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Streamlines Registration Process for Foreign VC Firms

By Ajoy K Das | 11/09/2024

From 1 Jan 2025, resident Indians, non-resident Indians, and overseas citizens of India can be constituents of the FVCI applicant.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Rescinds Restrictions Imposed in Infosys Insider Trading Case

By Ajoy K Das | 11/09/2024

Restrictions imposed on 16 entities were lifted after SEBI found insufficient evidence to sustain the insider trading allegations.

Securities / Derivatives

India: Two FPIs Seek Extension to Comply With New Disclosure Rule

By Ajoy K Das | 10/09/2024

Two Mauritius-based FPIs suspected of being linked to Adani Group have asked for six more months to comply with SEBI’s beneficial ownership disclosure rules.