Securities and Exchange Board of India

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.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Extends Cybersecurity Compliance Deadline Again

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025

SEBI has extended the deadline for REs to implement the cybersecurity framework until 30 June 2025, providing additional time for compliance.