Securities and Exchange Board of India

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.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Provides Relief on Deadlines for Cybersecurity Measures

By Editors | 01/01/2025

SEBI said it won’t impose penalties for non-compliance for three months provided REs can demonstrate progress with implementation.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Defers Key ESG Reporting Deadline by One Year

By Editors | 28/12/2024

The BRSR Core reporting deadline is deferred by one year until fiscal year 2025-2026 for value chain disclosures and assurance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension for One Month

By Editors | 23/12/2024

The one-month extension, instead of the three one-year extensions seen since 2021, is viewed as a signal that the suspension might be lifted early next year.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Norms on Issuance of ODIs by FPIs

By Editors | 18/12/2024

New requirements on the issuance and use of offshore derivative instruments by FPIs are being introduced to prevent regulatory arbitrage.