Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches AI-enabled Chatbot to Address Investors’ Queries

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The chatbot can currently answer questions relating to the securities market, the latest master circulars, and the grievance redressal process.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Launches Resource Dedicated to Passive Funds in India

By Ajoy K Das | 31/07/2024

The platform makes it easier for retail investors to access information and understand passive funds like ETFs and index funds, NSE said.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India to Issue Policy Paper on Crypto ‘Before September’

By Ajoy K Das | 30/07/2024

The paper will include proposals on the scope of cryptocurrency regulations, based on the IMF-FSB roadmap adopted by the G20 last year.

Securities / Derivatives

Most Individual Investors Lose Money on Intraday Trading: SEBI Study

By Ajoy K Das | 26/07/2024

Over 70 percent of individual investors engaging in intraday stock trading experienced losses during 2022-23, SEBI found in a new study.

Securities / Derivatives

India Hikes Taxes on Equity Investment Gains, Derivatives Trades

By Ajoy K Das | 25/07/2024

The national budget increases capital gains tax for equity investments and the transaction tax for futures and options. The tax on long term bond gains was reduced.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Consult on Tighter Derivative Trading Rules Soon

By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024

SEBI is expected to adopt a two-stage approach for imposing tighter restrictions on derivatives trading.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Permits ESG, Credit Rating Providers to Operate in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024

SEBI added the IFSCA to the list of regulators that can oversee the activities of ESG and credit rating providers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Asset Class for High Risk Takers

By Ajoy K Das | 18/07/2024

To discourage retail investors, SEBI has proposed a minimum investment threshold of INR 1 million for this new asset class.

Enforcement

SEBI Proposes ‘Summary Proceedings’ for Certain Intermediary-led Violations

By Ajoy K Das | 17/07/2024

The move is part of the capital market regulator’s efforts to streamline regulatory processes and ensure swift enforcement actions.