Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Valuation Approach for Unlisted Securities of AIFs

By Ajoy K Das | 28/05/2024

Securities such as unlisted securities, non-traded, thinly-traded and those below investment grade should adopt the IPEV Guidelines.

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.

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.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Reduced Regulatory Burden on REITs, InvITs

By Ajoy K Das | 13/05/2024

SEBI also proposes to speed up distributions to unitholders and enable them to attend and vote at meetings remotely.