Securities and Exchange Board of India

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Recognises BSE as Supervisory Body for Analysts, Advisers

By Ajoy K Das | 15/07/2024

BSE has been granted five-year recognition as supervisory body for research analysts and investment advisors.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Permits Banks to Use Ratings by Brickwork Ratings India

By Ajoy K Das | 12/07/2024

SEBI had cancelled Brickwork’s registration as a CRA in 2022, but the central bank now has allowed banks to use its ratings for loans up to INR 2.5 billion.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Committee Recommends Measures to Curb Derivatives Trading Volumes

By Ajoy K Das | 11/07/2024

The committee proposes increasing minimum lot sizes and limiting options to address rising speculative trading in derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues New Rules for Passively Managed Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 10/07/2024

SEBI is imposing a new cap for passive mutual fund schemes on investments in sponsor-affiliated companies.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI Proposes Collateral Norms for Clearing Corporations

By Ajoy K Das | 05/07/2024

SEBI said interest income derived from collateral posted should be periodically distributed to clearing members.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Fraud Prevention Mechanisms for Stock Brokers

By Ajoy K Das | 05/07/2024

The regulator said that the measures will ensure higher standards of market integrity and investor protection.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Introduces Timelines for CRAs’ Handling of Rating Appeals

By Ajoy K Das | 05/07/2024

Specific timelines have been introduced for dealing with appeals by issuers on rating action during periodic surveillance to enhance business ease and consistency.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Email for Dispatching Consolidated Account Statements

By Ajoy K Das | 05/07/2024

The regulator has said that CAS will be sent on a monthly basis in case of a transaction in the demat account and on a half-yearly basis if there is no transaction.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Cuts Face Value of Debt Securities

By Ajoy K Das | 04/07/2024

A lower ticket size could encourage more participation from retail investors, boosting liquidity.