On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which oversees the markets, approved “light touch” regulations and a more lenient framework for companies looking to introduce solely passive mutual fund schemes. SEBI stated in a statement that the Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework, also known as light touch regulations, has loosened requirements …
On September 30, 2024, the capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) conducted its board meeting, wherein, it approved key measures for easing trading practices for regular investors and simplifying norms in the mutual funds (MF) industry. The regulator surprised investors by not announcing any regulation to curb a surge in derivatives …
The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has imposed a penalty of ₹12 lakh on NSE Data & Analytics Limited (formerly DotEx International) for multiple regulatory infractions. The decision by SEBI follows a comprehensive inspection conducted in September 2023 which focused on the company’s operations as a KYC Registration Agency (KRA) during …
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has announced alterations that are to affect transaction pricing for Sensex and Bankex options contracts concerning the equity derivatives section. This reformation, expected to take effect on October 1, 2024, follows the notification issued on September 27, 2024, with information about the new changes in fees for these contracts. Revised …
Introduction In a significant regulatory move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cancelled the registrations of 39 stock brokers, seven commodity brokers, and 22 depository participants. This decision, announced on Friday, was driven by the failure of these entities to comply with the necessary registration requirements, thus ensuring the protection of investors …
To bolster its position as a global investment hub, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of its regulatory framework for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). These reforms aim to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and reduce regulatory burdens, fostering a more conducive environment for foreign capital inflows. Ananth Narayan G, …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India was created as a non-statutory body on April 12, 1988, by a resolution passed by the Indian government. In 1992, the Securities and Exchange Board of India became a statutory body, and on January 30, 1992, the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992) …
On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India provided an explanation in response to allegations of a poisonous workplace environment. The official statement said that staff members’ complaints about housing rent allowance issues had been “misrepresented by external elements aiming to undermine SEBI’s credibility and leadership.” This clarification comes in the wake of a …
Government bonds are crucial for evaluating the stability and health of a nations’s economy. We are talking about the 10-year government bond that is widely used as a benchmark. It represents both the state of the economy and long-term interest rate expectations. The yield on the Indian 10-Year G-Sec dropped to 6.85% in September 2024, …
Introduction: A New Thematic Index on the Block The NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has recently launched the Nifty Capital Markets Index, a thematic index aimed at capturing the performance of stocks within the capital markets ecosystem. This index, launched on September 9, 2024, is set to revolutionize the …
