Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Orders Debenture Trustees to Ring-Fence Non-Regulated Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/11/2025

The move requires the creation of separate business units and enhanced disclosures, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and protect investors.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s AMFI Seeks 10-Years of Trade Data as SEBI Mulls Brokerage Fee Cap

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

India’s mutual fund industry is compiling a decade of trading records after SEBI requested detailed data to evaluate its proposal to sharply cut brokerage fees.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Moves to Open REITs and InvITs to Boost Liquidity

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

SEBI is weighing a proposal to expand the pool of liquid mutual fund schemes in which REITs and InvITs can invest, while protecting investor interests.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.

Securities / Derivatives

India: NSE Chief Urges Regulators to Overhaul Derivatives Counting and Ease FPI Norms

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

Ashish Chauhan warns against policy-making based on 'random statistics' and calls for less intrusive foreign investor rules to attract capital.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, RBI Warn Public Against Trading on Unregistered Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

Regulators issued fresh alerts on illegal bond-trading and forex platforms, warning that investors face serious risks when dealing with unregistered digital operators.

Enforcement

BNP Paribas Settles SEBI Case on FPI Registration Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

BNP Paribas has paid INR 3.99 millon to settle SEBI proceedings over alleged lapses in granting and categorising FPI licences, closing the case without admitting wrongdoing.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.