Based in India, Ajoy is a financial and industrial journalist with three decades of experience with leading print media brands in the country and global news agencies like Reuters. Over the years, he has covered major Indian heavy manufacturing industries like mining and metals, energy, chemicals and petrochemicals, and financial markets with a focus on equities and regulation.
Enforcement
SEBI Launches Beta Version of Settlement Calculator
31/05/2024
The settlement calculator will help to simplify the process of arriving at indicative amounts for settling probes by SEBI.
Fintech / Regtech
India to Bring UPI to 20 Countries by 2029: RBI
31/05/2024
India is exploring FPS and multilateral inter-linkages with countries in the EU and South Asia, the RBI said in its annual report.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Guidelines on Investor Protection Fund for Commodities Segment
30/05/2024
Stock exchanges with a commodity derivative segment must set up an Investor Protection Fund for claims against defaulting trading members.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues New Protocol for Commodity Trading Outages
29/05/2024
In the event of a disruption, stock exchanges have to inform SEBI immediately and market participants within 15 minutes.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Rules on Sharing Real-time Price Data with Third Parties
28/05/2024
Regulator aims to check misuse of real-time share price data by online platforms including gaming apps, fantasy games and virtual stock portfolio.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Valuation Approach for Unlisted Securities of AIFs
28/05/2024
Securities such as unlisted securities, non-traded, thinly-traded and those below investment grade should adopt the IPEV Guidelines.
Enforcement
India Tightens Scrutiny of Foreign Beneficial Ownership
28/05/2024
India’s Registrar of Companies has already imposed penalties on executives of Microsoft and others for violating beneficial ownership disclosure norms.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Modifies Dynamic Price Bands for Derivatives Scrips
25/05/2024
SEBI modified a rule for adjustments to dynamic price bands for scrips in the derivatives segment.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Proposes Inclusion of Green Credits Under BRSR Framework
23/05/2024
Green credits can be generated by planting trees on degraded land parcels identified by the Forest Department.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Framework for Managing Price Impact from Market Rumours
22/05/2024
Listed entities are required to verify market rumours within 24 hours if these rumours cause a material price movement.
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