Securities and Exchange Board of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Standardises Industry Classification Framework for CRAs

    By Editors | 11/04/2022

    The standardised framework will help enable uniformity in the classifications being used across sectors and in the securities market, SEBI said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Defers Deadline on Use of Pool Accounts for Fund Transactions

    By Editors | 09/04/2022

    SEBI said AMFI has sought additional time for the implementation of directions that prohibit intermediaries from pooling investor money for mutual fund transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Raises Limit for Equity Investments via UPI Mechanism

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The limit for individual investors applying in public issues of equity shares and convertibles using the UPI mechanism is being increased.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Clarifies New Related Party Transaction Rule

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    Related party transactions approved before 1 April under the old rules will require approval from shareholders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Approves Enhancements to CIS Rules

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The amendments will require CIS managers and certain designated employees to invest in the CIS they manage, and limit investment in other CIS managers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes to Shorten Timelines for Open Offers, Buybacks

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    The proposed changes include a shorter time period during which an open offer or buyback offer can remain open, from 10 days to 5 days.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Indian Banks ‘Unprepared’ to Fight Climate Change: Report

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    A report from Climate Risk Horizons finds that most Indian banks have not yet factored climate change into their business strategies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Allow Exchanges to Offer Commodity Index Options

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    SEBI has set out a product design and risk management framework that should be used by exchanges looking to offer such products.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Probes Investment Banks Over Possible Insider Trades

    By Editors | 27/03/2022

    SEBI’s new AI-based surveillance systems have detected possible insider trades by related parties of investment bankers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE, BSE Harmonise Industry Classification Structure for Listed Firms

    By Editors | 26/03/2022

    The India Industry Classification will come into effect from 31 March, harmonising industry classifications of companies listed and traded on NSE and BSE.

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