Securities and Exchange Board of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Consults on Regulating ‘Significant’ Market Indices

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

    Benchmarks widely used by mutual funds would be identified and brought under tighter oversight as SEBI moves to strengthen governance of India’s growing index ecosystem.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes to Allow FPI Netting of Funds for Cash Market Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

    The markets regulator has proposed allowing FPIs to offset purchase and sale proceeds to reduce liquidity strain and funding costs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Unveils SWAGAT FI Framework to Simplify Foreign Investor Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

    The new single-window regime aims to cut red tape for well-regulated foreign investors, allowing easier, faster access to Indian capital markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Introduce Closing Auction Session for Equities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    The changes are expected to strengthen price discovery at the market close, with implications for derivatives settlement, index construction and passive fund tracking.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI to Overhaul KYC Rules to Strengthen AML Oversight

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    The consultation paper outlines changes ranging from centralised client information and automated re-KYC alerts to relaxed address verification rules, aimed at balancing ease of onboarding with risk management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Flags 'Gaps' in IPO Disclosures, Urges Bankers to Sharpen Due Diligence

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    SEBI chairman highlights recurring issues in risk factors, use of proceeds, and valuation rationale, particularly in the SME segment.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Gives In-principle Nod to NSE Settlement in Co-location Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    The regulator’s approval of the NSE’s settlement plea in the long-standing co-location case brings India’s largest exchange closer to its much-delayed public listing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Steps Up Scrutiny of New Fund Offers to Curb Portfolio Overlap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    The regulator has commenced stricter vetting for new fund offers to prevent asset management companies from launching redundant investment products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

    By Editors | 15/01/2026

    Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Simplifies Accreditation Requirements for AIF Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

    Fund managers can now accept investor commitments before formal accreditation, and net worth reporting requirements have been relaxed to ease compliance.

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