SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Introduces Evaluation Mechanism for Committees of MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2025

External agencies must evaluate the performance of the statutory committees every three years, and MIIs must conduct internal assessments annually

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches Social Exchange Pilot Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

During the pilot phase, five NGOs will assist the Securities Commission in developing a regulated fundraising platform for social projects.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Raise Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Editors | 19/01/2025

The higher threshold will reduce the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements thereby lowering regulatory burden and compliance costs

Enforcement

SEBI Settles Case Against 10 Over TV Stock Recommendations

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

Among those that settled were SAAR Securities, along with one of its directors, and two directors of the firm’s commodities unit.

Securities / Derivatives

India Considers Ending Ban on Trading in Seven Agri-Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2025

A government panel has recommended ending a ban on futures trading in seven agricultural commodities imposed in 2021

SEBI Issues Guidelines for Research Analysts, Investment Advisers

By Editors | 10/01/2025

RAs and IAs must disclose the extent of AI usage in their offerings and ensure data security and compliance with applicable rules.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Introduces Framework to Lower Entry Barrier for Passive Funds

By Editors | 04/01/2025

The framework allows PE funds set up in India or overseas to sponsor “MF Lite” entities, subject to certain conditions

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Board Approves Plan to Tighten Merchant Banker Rules

By Editors | 02/01/2025

SEBI will raise the net worth requirement for merchant bankers and require them to maintain a quarter of this in liquid assets at all times

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Implement Stricter Rules for SME Listings

By Editors | 01/01/2025

SEBI is raising the minimum investment required to subscribe to an SME IPO and introducing measures to ensure promoters retain significant shareholdings.