SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

RBI Governor Backs PDMA Proposal

By Editors | 02/06/2015

Governor Raghuram Rajan said there was no reason for the RBI to manage public debt and he would be happy if the public debt management function goes to the government.

India’s SEBI Picks Narayana Murthy to Lead Startup Funding Platform

By Editors | 21/05/2015

India’s capital markets regulator has named Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy to head an 18-member panel that will prepare a new regulatory framework for startups and alternative investments.

India’s SEBI Plans Further Relaxing Listing Rules

By Editors | 17/05/2015

To allow for easier fund-raising and investor exits, India’s capital market regulator plans to exempt start-ups that plan to sell shares to the public through the proposed alternative capital-raising platform from the mandatory promoters’ holding lock-in period.

India’s SEBI to Alter Rules on Alternative Investment Funds

By Editors | 04/05/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India plans to introduce changes in the rules on alternative investment funds (AIFs).

Local Exchanges Listing in India Faces Delay Ahead of SEBI-FMC Merger

By Editors | 29/04/2015

A plan to merge India’s capital market watchdog with the country’s commodity market regulator could put the listing of local exchanges such as the Bombay Stock Exchange on hold for at least six months.

India Warns of Penalties on Companies Without Women Directors

By Editors | 09/04/2015

India’s market regulator said it will take action against directors of companies that do not comply with a new rule requiring at least one woman to be on their board by October.

India’s SEBI Plans More Oversight for Index Providers

By Editors | 07/04/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to put in place a regulatory framework for index providers in a bid to tackle issues arising from conflicts of interest and promote transparency in determining benchmarks.

Foreign Investors Impacted by Major Tax Change in India

By Peter Guy | 02/04/2015

Broad changes to India’s Minimum Alternate Tax Scheme raises tax liabilities for foreign portfolio investors.

India’s SEBI Lays Out Roadmap, Takes on Larger Role

By Editors | 08/03/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to attract a larger number of retail investors towards capital markets, develop a vibrant bond market and create a unified regulatory regime for all segments of derivatives, including commodities.