Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

India’s CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in NSE Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The chargesheet has named additional brokers and detailed their alleged role in securing preferential access to trading servers.

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SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.

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SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.

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SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.

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SEBI Lowers Investment Threshold for InvITs and REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

The minimum investment size for InvITs and REITs has been reduced, making these instruments more accessible to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

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FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.

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SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

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SEBI Issues New Rules to Streamline Angel Fund Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The revised framework mandates fundraising only from accredited investors, capping single-company investments at INR 250 million and requires stricter audits.

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SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.