Securities and Exchange Board of India

Enforcement

NSE Offers Settlement to SEBI to Clear Path for IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/05/2025

SEBI is expected to accept, resolving a regulatory dispute that dates back to 2015 and paving a way for NSE to launch an IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Limits Expiry Days for Equity Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/05/2025

SEBI is mandating that equity derivatives must expire only on Tuesdays or Thursdays. NSE and BSE are both expected to choose Tuesday as their expiry day.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Announces New Rules for Key Personnel Appointments at MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The procedures for appointing and removing KMPs have been tightened, and a cooling-off period introduced for those joining rival institutions.

AML / KYC

SEBI Mandates Inclusive Digital KYC for Users With Disabilities

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

SEBI has mandated that digital KYC processes be made accessible for persons with disabilities to ensure equal access to financial services.

AML / KYC

SEBI Warns Mauritius-Based Funds for Lack of Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Two Mauritius-based funds tied to the Adani Group could face potential penalties and license cancellations over their failure to disclose shareholder details.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Internal Audit Norms for Market Infrastructure Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

SEBI revised the norms for internal audit mechanisms and audit committee composition of stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories.

Enforcement

SEBI Probes IndusInd Bank Officials for Suspected Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

IndusInd Bank employees were allegedly involved in selling stock options while being aware of undisclosed accounting lapses.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Relax AIF Investment Norms for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

The draft norms propose a 10% cap on an RE’s investment in any AIF scheme, along with conditional provisioning requirements.

AML / KYC

SEBI Extends Deadline for Implementing New ODI Issuance Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

Tighter rules for offshore derivative instruments issued by FPIs will take effect six months later.