SEBI Bans Rajesh Exports CMD Rajesh Mehta

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

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SEBI has barred Rajesh Exports Chairman and Managing Director Rajesh Mehta from dealing in the company’s securities after flagging serious allegations of financial misrepresentation, revenue inflation and disclosure lapses. SEBI Action Against Rajesh Exports The Securities and Exchange Board of

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Nirmala Sitharaman Warns Of Market Cyberattack Risk

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has warned that a major cyberattack on India’s financial market infrastructure could disrupt markets at a national scale, erase investor wealth and damage public confidence. Sitharaman Warns SEBI On Cybersecurity Risk Speaking at SEBI’s 38th Foundation Day event in Mumbai, Sitharaman urged the market regulator and all regulated entities

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SEBI Chief Advises Patience During Market Volatility

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Market regulator SEBI has advised investors to remain patient amid heightened global financial uncertainty, saying volatility in markets is a normal phenomenon during periods of geopolitical tension and economic disruption. The message came as global markets face turbulence due to conflicts in West Asia, energy supply concerns and shifting capital flows across economies.

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SEBI Issues Insider Trading Notices to EY, PwC Executives

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued show-cause notices alleging insider trading and compliance failures involving current and former executives linked to Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The action is tied to trading activity ahead of a major share sale by Yes Bank in 2022. Allegations Outlined SEBI’s notice names multiple individuals accused

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SEBI Eases Norms for Issuing Duplicate Securities

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

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 investors to benefit from reduced compliance requirements when securities certificates

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SEBI Plans Reforms to Boost Gold Price Benchmark

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

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 […]

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SEBI Bans Avadhut Sathe, Orders ₹546 Crore Return

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

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 […]

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Mutual Fund Reach Still Shallow Despite Record AUM: SEBI Chief

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

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 […]

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SEBI Proposes Sweeping Fee Structure Reforms For Mutual Funds

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

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 […]

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Meesho Receives SEBI Approval for $700–800M IPO

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

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 […]