Securities and Exchange Board of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Launches New Scheme for Firms Seeking Informal Guidance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    The updated scheme sets out a more structured process for obtaining no-action and interpretive letters, introduces clearer timelines and confidentiality rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Mandatory ID Disclosures for Regulated Entities on Social Media

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    All regulated intermediaries and their agents would have to display their registered name and registration number on social media pages and posts, to curb rising online investment fraud.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Formally Reclassifies REITs as Equity Instruments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    SEBI has reclassified REITs as equity-related instruments, a move that is expected to draw greater participation from investors and deepen liquidity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Orders Debenture Trustees to Ring-Fence Non-Regulated Activities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/11/2025

    The move requires the creation of separate business units and enhanced disclosures, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and protect investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s AMFI Seeks 10-Years of Trade Data as SEBI Mulls Brokerage Fee Cap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    India’s mutual fund industry is compiling a decade of trading records after SEBI requested detailed data to evaluate its proposal to sharply cut brokerage fees.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Moves to Open REITs and InvITs to Boost Liquidity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    SEBI is weighing a proposal to expand the pool of liquid mutual fund schemes in which REITs and InvITs can invest, while protecting investor interests.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India: NSE Chief Urges Regulators to Overhaul Derivatives Counting and Ease FPI Norms

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Ashish Chauhan warns against policy-making based on 'random statistics' and calls for less intrusive foreign investor rules to attract capital.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI, RBI Warn Public Against Trading on Unregistered Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    Regulators issued fresh alerts on illegal bond-trading and forex platforms, warning that investors face serious risks when dealing with unregistered digital operators.

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