SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Rules to Boost Resident Indian Role in FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

SEBI plans to allow retail schemes in IFSCs with Indian sponsors to register as FPIs, align contribution limits with IFSCA norms, and permit Indian mutual funds to be part of FPIs.

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SEBI Proposes Single-Window Access for Trusted Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

The framework eases entry and compliance for low-risk global funds, reduces paperwork, and offers unified investment routes for government-linked and regulated funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Lighter-Touch AIFs for Accredited Investors

By Editors | 12/08/2025

SEBI has issued proposals for a new fund category with fewer restrictions, signalling a long-term shift in how investor sophistication is measured.

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India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.

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SEBI Proposes Splitting Oversight of Share Registrars

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The proposal would see services for unlisted companies fall under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, creating a new activity-based regulatory model.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Grants NCDEX In-Principle Nod for Equities Segment

By Editors | 11/08/2025

NCDEX has received conditional approval to launch equities and derivatives, plans INR 7.5 billion investment to develop the new segment.

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SEBI Proposes 'Ease of Business' Reforms for Investment Advisers

By Editors | 10/08/2025

Proposals include allowing the use of past performance data, easing corporatisation rules, and relaxing entry qualifications and registration requirements.

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SEBI Overhauls Broker Inspections to Ease Compliance Burden

By Editors | 08/08/2025

New framework mandates single joint annual inspections by MIIs, replacing separate audits to reduce disruption and improve supervisory efficiency.

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SEBI Proposes Reforms to Ease Compliance for Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

SEBI proposes turnover-based thresholds, compliance relaxations, and greater clarity to streamline RPT rules for listed entities and their subsidiaries.