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SEBI warns of securities market frauds via YouTube, Facebook, X and more
Mumbai, April 12: Alarmed at frauds related to securities market on various social media platforms, capital markets regulator SEBI has issued an advisory for investors to exercise caution and due diligence to verify the genuineness of social media handles of SEBI-registered entities while accessing them.
Homegrown tech firm boAt's parent firm files for IPO papers
New Delhi, April 7: Homegrown wearables brand boAt's parent company, Imagine Marketing, on Monday announced it has filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) through the confidential pre-filing route.
India's financial system has become more resilient, diverse: SEBI
New Delhi, April 5: India’s financial system has become more resilient and diverse, driven by rapid economic growth, and regulatory framework in securities markets has been enhanced in line with international practice to manage and prevent emerging risks, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said on Saturday, citing a latest IMF-Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) report.
SEBI extends deadline for retail investors' algo trading norms to August 1
Mumbai, April 1: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday said that it has extended the deadline for implementing new regulations governing retail investors' entry into algorithmic (algo) trading.
Goldman Sachs predicts bright future for BSE as SEBI reshapes index options market
Mumbai, April 1: Goldman Sachs has projected a positive outlook for BSE Limited, following a recent proposal by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to restrict index options expiry days to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
SME IPOs on the rise, 163 out of 242 public issues in FY2024-25 were of small firms: NSE data
New Delhi, March 31: Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Initial public offerings (IPOs) have gained much traction in recent times. Many such small IPOs were subscribed in multiples of hundreds over the shares that were on offer.
BSE announces 2:1 bonus share issue, 2nd since listing
Mumbai, March 30: BSE Limited on Sunday announced a 2:1 bonus share issue, meaning shareholders will receive two free shares for every one they currently hold.
NSE changes lot size for Nifty Bank and Nifty Mid Select derivatives contracts
Mumbai, March 30: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made changes to the lot size of derivatives contracts for Nifty Bank and Nifty Mid Select.
Foreign investors pump Rs 31,000 crore into Indian stocks as market rebounds
Mumbai, March 30: Foreign investors have injected nearly Rs 31,000 crore into Indian equity markets in the last six trading sessions of March, according to the latest depository data.
Indian market continues to witness positive sentiment from foreign investors: Experts
Mumbai, March 29: The Indian equity markets had a mixed week, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex 30 indices posting marginal gains, while the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices underperformed and ended in negative territory.
BSE share price jumps over 16 pc after SEBI's proposal on expiry days
Mumbai, March 28: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Limited's share price surged over 16 per cent on Friday after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed standardising expiry days for equity derivatives across exchanges.
SEBI extends timeline for mutual funds, portfolio managers to submit data
Mumbai, March 28: To improve the ease of doing business, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday announced that it has extended the timelines for mutual funds and portfolio managers to submit their offsite inspection data to the market regulator.
Indian companies raise record funds through equity and debt in FY25: Report
Mumbai, March 27: Indian corporates raised record-high funds through equity and debt in the financial year 2024-25, despite market fluctuations, a new report said on Thursday.
Indira IVF withdraws IPO filing after release of biopic 'Tumko Meri Kasam' on founder Ajay Murdia
Mumbai, March 27: Fertility clinic chain Indira IVF Hospital has withdrawn its draft initial public offer (IPO) papers, which were filed through the confidential pre-filing route.
SEBI plans new penalty system to ease burden on brokerage firms: Report
Mumbai, March 27: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working on a new penalty system that would prevent brokerage firms from being fined multiple times for the same violation.
Nestle India faces Rs 69 lakh tax penalty
Mumbai, March 26: Nestle India Limited on Wednesday announced that it has been hit with a tax penalty of Rs 69.45 lakh after the Appellate Authority upheld an earlier order issued under the Customs Act, 1962.
SEBI confirms action against Bharat Global Developers for fake disclosures, other violations
Mumbai, March 26: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday confirmed its action against Bharat Global Developers Limited (BGDL) for making fake disclosures, carrying out preferential allotment of shares and other violations.
Indian stock markets failed to hold gains, ended flat after witnessing volatile session
Mumbai, March 25: The Indian stock markets on Tuesday ended flat after witnessing a volatile session. The Indian stocks could not hold their continued upward movement in the trading session today.
Ajay Seth appointed Finance Secretary
New Delhi, March 24: Ajay Seth, a 1987 batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, was designated as the new Finance Secretary on Monday, according to an official order.
SEBI raises disclosure threshold for FPIs to Rs 50,000 crore
Mumbai, March 24: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday announced that it has approved an increase in the disclosure threshold for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore.
SEBI eases investment rules for category II AIFs, allows investments in lower-rated listed debt
Mumbai, March 24: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday announced that it has eased investment norms for Category II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), allowing them to invest in listed debt securities that are rated 'A' or below.
SEBI to form high-level panel to review conflict of interest rules for board members
New Delhi, March 24: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday decided to form a high-level committee to review provisions related to conflict of interest, disclosures, and related matters concerning its board members and officials, including the Chairperson.
National Stock Exchange begins electronic settlement of its unlisted shares
Mumbai, March 24: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Monday started settling trades of its unlisted shares electronically, marking marks a major shift from the previous manual process.
SEBI panel soon to work on conflict of interest rules for board members: Report
New Delhi, March 23: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is likely to constitute a high-level committee soon to work on updating framework of conflict of interest for its board members.
SEBI cracks down on misleading social media content, removes 70,000 posts
Mumbai, March 21: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said it has taken strict action against misleading content on social media, removing over 70,000 posts and accounts since October 2024.
SEBI issues warning to DAM Capital over operational deficiencies
New Delhi, March 21: Recently-listed DAM Capital Advisors on Friday said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an administrative warning to it over certain operational deficiencies in its institutional broking business.
SEBI proposes ESOP benefits for startup founders even after IPO
Mumbai, March 21: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a change in rules that will allow startup founders to continue holding Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) even after their company goes public.
SEBI cracks down on firms diverting funds for personal use
Mumbai, March 21: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cracked down on multiple companies for misappropriation of funds raised through rights issues in the stock markets, after receiving complaints from whistleblowers.
SEBI partners with DigiLocker to reduce unclaimed assets, enhance investor protection
New Delhi, March 19: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday partnered with DigiLocker to help investors track their securities holdings and reduce unclaimed financial assets.
Coal India requests BSE, NSE to waive penalty
New Delhi, March 18: National mining giant Coal India Ltd (CIL) has requested the BSE and the NSE for a waiver of the penalty imposed on the company due to non-compliance with the SEBI norm on the appointment of the requisite number of Independent Directors, including one woman, on its Board.
LG Electronics India gets SEBI nod for IPO, to raise funds via offer for sale
New Delhi, March 18: LG Electronics India Limited on Tuesday announced that it has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO) which is expected to be around Rs 15,000 crore.
SEBI to remove digital performance tracking from employee appraisals
New Delhi, March 13: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to remove the linkage of its digital Management Information System from employee appraisals.
SEBI reduces timeline to complete rights issues to 23 days, effective from April 7
Mumbai, March 12: In a bid to help companies raise capital faster, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the timeline for completing rights issues to 23 days from 126 days, effective from April 7.
SEBI issues warning letter to IIFL Capital over debt securities due diligence
Mumbai, March 11: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a regulatory warning to IIFL Capital Services regarding its due diligence in handling debt securities, the company informed the Indian bourses on Tuesday.
Big reforms on agenda of upcoming SEBI board meet
Mumbai, March 10: In the upcoming first board meeting under the leadership of newly appointed Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is slated to discuss several major regulatory proposals.
SEBI open to discuss and further rationalise regulations for FPIs for ease of operations
Mumbai, March 7: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is open to engaging with foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to address their difficulties and further rationalise regulations to promote ease of operations, says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
SEBI issues warning to Nestle India for insider trading violation
Mumbai, March 7: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an administrative warning to FMCG major Nestle India for violating insider trading regulations, the company informed exchanges on Friday.
SEBI using technology in big way to protect investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Mumbai, March 7: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday that the capital markets regulator aims to improve efficiency and transparency to protect investors with the support of technology.
5 officials settle case with SEBI over regulatory violations, pay Rs 95.55 lakh
Mumbai, March 6: Five current and former officials of Add-Shop E-Retail Limited (ASERL) and White Organic Agro Limited (WOAL) on Thursday settled a case with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding alleged violations of regulatory norms.
SEBI warns public against dealing with Sunshine Global Agro's properties
New Delhi, March 6: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday warned the public against buying or dealing with any properties belonging to Sunshine Global Agro and its directors.