The Securities and Exchange Board of India has eased norms related to the issuance of duplicate securities certificates to reduce procedural hurdles for investors. Under the revised framework, the threshold for availing a simplified documentation process has been increased, allowing more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has said it will examine and address key challenges facing Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), aiming to strengthen their role in gold price discovery and improve India’s commodity market ecosystem. The announcement came from SEBI’s chairman during a commodities industry event in New Delhi. Focus on EGRs and […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a ban on financial influencer Avadhut Sathe and his firm Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy (ASTAPL), barring them from participating in the securities market and directing them to return roughly ₹546.16 crore, deemed “unlawful gains.” The regulator found that Sathe and his firm had provided unregistered […]
India’s mutual fund industry has reached a record ₹75 trillion in assets under management (AUM), but overall household participation remains limited, SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday. Speaking at an industry event, he noted that while awareness levels have grown, only about 6.7 percent of Indian households currently invest in mutual funds. This […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed major changes in the mutual fund industry to bring more transparency and reduce investor costs. A new consultation paper suggests that statutory levies such as Securities Transaction Tax (STT), Goods & Services Tax (GST), Stamp Duty and other charges be excluded from the Total Expense […]
E-commerce company Meesho has received clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise between $700–800 million. This makes it one of the largest upcoming listings by a new-age Indian startup. IPO Structure and Listing Plan The issue will include a fresh share sale […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has dismissed allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group. The regulator found no evidence that transactions routed through Adicorp Enterprises, Milestone Tradelinks, or Rehvar Infrastructure violated disclosure norms or related-party rules. Scope of Orders The clearance covers Adani entities such as
The Indian government has initiated the process of reducing its equity stakes in select public sector banks (PSBs) and listed public financial institutions (PFIs) to comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms. This move aims to bring government ownership in these institutions below 75%, aligning with SEBI
The Indian government is deliberating the removal of a three-year ban on futures trading for certain agricultural commodities. The move aims to enhance market stability and improve price discovery mechanisms for farmers and traders. In December 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) suspended futures trading in seven key agricultural commodities, including















