Ajoy K Das
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.
Articles by Ajoy K Das
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Chair Issues Statement Denying Conflict of Interest Allegations
14/09/2024
The statement said consulting assignments of her husband occurred long before Madhabi Puri Buch took office as SEBI chairperson.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Allow Use of Cash Collateral Securities for Margin Trading
12/09/2024
From 1 October, securities funded through cash collateral can be considered as maintenance margin for margin trading facilities.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Streamlines Registration Process for Foreign VC Firms
11/09/2024
From 1 Jan 2025, resident Indians, non-resident Indians, and overseas citizens of India can be constituents of the FVCI applicant.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Rescinds Restrictions Imposed in Infosys Insider Trading Case
11/09/2024
Restrictions imposed on 16 entities were lifted after SEBI found insufficient evidence to sustain the insider trading allegations.
Securities / Derivatives
India: Two FPIs Seek Extension to Comply With New Disclosure Rule
10/09/2024
Two Mauritius-based FPIs suspected of being linked to Adani Group have asked for six more months to comply with SEBI’s beneficial ownership disclosure rules.
India to Require Pre-Approval for Mergers Involving Foreign Firms
10/09/2024
The RBI’s approval will be required for merger and amalgamation deals involving foreign companies starting 17 September.
Securities / Derivatives
India’s IFSCA Proposes Rules for CP, CD Issuance in GIFT City
10/09/2024
The introduction of CP and CD products is expected to attract more foreign and NRI investors to participate in GIFT City.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Employees Demand Resignation of Chairperson
09/09/2024
About 200 employees held a “silent march” in front of SEBI’s headquarters to call for the resignation of chairperson Madhabi Buch Puri.
Market Infrastructure
IFSCA Proposes Rule Changes for GIFT City Market Infrastructure
06/09/2024
The changes are aimed at ensuring robust governance standards at GIFT City’s two stock exchanges, two clearing corporations and one depository.
Securities / Derivatives
StanChart Completes First Gold Price Hedge Deal in India’s GIFT City
05/09/2024
Standard Chartered Bank completed an OTC derivatives deal in GIFT City worth $4mn for hedging gold prices.
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