Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Standardise Approach to AIF Portfolio Valuation

By Editors | 10/01/2023

SEBI proposes that PE funds, angel funds, and VC funds in India adopt the internationally recognised IPEV guidelines for portfolio valuation.

SEBI to Enhance Investor Grievance Redressal Mechanism

By Editors | 03/01/2023

SEBI proposes to allow mediation and arbitration to be conducted entirely online and to only have a sole arbitrator rather than a panel deciding cases.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Review Fees and Expenses Charged by Mutual Funds

By Editors | 03/01/2023

SEBI will review existing regulatory provisions and market practices applicable to mutual fund fees and expenses and consider appropriate policy measures.

Market Infrastructure

NSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange

By Editors | 02/01/2023

The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Chief Pushes to Extend Trading Hours for Indian Equities

By Editors | 30/12/2022

Ashish Chauhan said longer hours would enable mutual funds and banks to increase participation in hedging and liquidity-providing activities.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for Index Providers

By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2022

Index providers could be subject to SEBI’s framework even if they do not know their indices are being used in India, and even if they are not regulated in their home market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Considering Allowing Listings by ‘Micro REITs’

By Editors | 22/12/2022

Micro REITs will be allowed to hold just a single asset or a diversified portfolio, to provide easier access to retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Trading Suspension in Seven Agri-Derivatives

By Editors | 21/12/2022

The December 2021 suspension was due to expire on 20 December 2022. The extension is for one more year.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIFMA Asks for Changes to SEBI Cloud Adoption Framework

By Editors | 19/12/2022

ASIFMA says the data localisation requirements in SEBI’s new cloud adoption framework will expose FIs to greater cybersecurity risks while negatively impacting global operations.