Securities and Exchange Board of India

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Standardises System Audit Reports for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025

The new reporting structure aims to enhance audit consistency, improve regulatory oversight, and streamline compliance monitoring across MIIs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Constitutes High-Level Panel to Review Conflict of Interest Policies

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2025

The panel will review existing policies governing conflicts of interest, disclosures, and recusals concerning its board members and officials.

AML / KYC

SEBI Adopts New Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Editors | 13/04/2025

The higher threshold reduces the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, reducing compliance costs for foreign investors.

AML / KYC

SEBI Mandates Use of ‘1600’ Phone Number Series to Curb Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025

SEBI has asked customers to exercise caution with calls from generic mobile numbers that may be used by malicious actors.

Big Picture

India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Extends Implementation Deadline for New Algo Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2025

The stock exchanges asked for additional time to finalise implementation standards that are still in discussion with the Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum (ISF).

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Introduces “Green Credit Programme” Disclosures for Listed Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

The new framework allows businesses to opt for assessment or assurance, and defers value chain disclosures by a year.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Implements Intraday Monitoring of Index Derivative Limits

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

From 1 April 2025, exchanges must take at least four position snapshots daily. However, SEBI breaches will not result in penalties until further notice.