SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow REITs, InvITs to Issue Depositary Receipts

By Editors | 06/02/2023

SEBI says the move will enable greater participation by foreign investors in domestic REITs and InvITs.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Leads in ESG Governance but Pliant Rules a Letdown

By Hazel Ilango | 06/02/2023

While Japan’s code of conduct represents a key step forward, the “comply or explain” approach may hinder its effectiveness, writes the IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango.

Uncategorised

Indian Regulators Respond to Adani Group Stock Selloff

By Editors | 06/02/2023

SEBI said the market continues to function effectively. The RBI said the banking sector remains resilient and stable. Adani companies have meanwhile lost $110mn in market cap.

Market Infrastructure

India Budget to Provide Boosts to India Fintech, GIFT City

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The budget includes a revamp of India’s credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs and new incentives to draw companies to GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Enhance Risk Disclosures in F&O Segment

By Editors | 05/02/2023

A SEBI study found that 90 percent of active retail investors trading future and options incurred losses averaging INR 125,000 in the FY 2021-22.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Expands Adani Probe as Share Sale is Called Off

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2023

Adani Group’s share sale successfully closed in the face of fraud allegations, but the conglomerate decided not to proceed. SEBI is looking for irregularities.

Enforcement

SEBI Investigating Alleged Stock Manipulation by Adani Group

By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2023

Short seller Hindenburg Research says the Adani Group engaged in stock price manipulation and accounting fraud over the course of decades.

Enforcement

SEBI Targets Front-running in Nationwide Raids

By Editors | 27/01/2023

Individuals would take positions on certain stocks prior to so-called ‘market experts’ going on live television to recommend those same stocks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Fund Blocking Mechanism for Securities Trades

By Editors | 21/01/2023

SEBI said the proposed ASBA-like mechanism for secondary markets is designed to safeguard client assets from broker misuse and defaults.