SEBI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has introduced a simplified trading framework aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and operational resilience across stock exchanges. The revised structure seeks to reduce procedural complexity, enhance ease of participation for market intermediaries, and strengthen investor confidence. By rationalizing rules, standardizing processes, and improving system-level coordination, the regulator aims to create a more predictable and robust trading environment.

India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has finalized a front-running investigation with a settlement amounting to Rs. 96 lakh, bringing closure to a prolonged case involving alleged misuse of confidential trading information. The settlement underscores Sebi’s renewed vigilance in combating market misconduct and safeguarding investor interests. It also highlights the regulator’s increasing reliance on settlement mechanisms to ensure faster resolution of disputes without prolonged litigation.

India’s equity markets have grown rapidly in recent years, yet participation remains uneven across geographies and income groups. Highlighting this disparity, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has called for targeted measures to bridge the investor gap and ensure that market growth is inclusive and sustainable. With rising retail activity, increasing digitization, and expanding financial awareness, India stands at a crucial juncture where broader engagement can strengthen market resilience and deepen capital formation.

In a move aimed at strengthening transparency and restoring public confidence in India’s financial regulatory framework, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering a proposal to mandate public disclosure of assets and liabilities by its senior officials. The recommendation, put forth by a Sebi-appointed committee, seeks to align governance norms for the regulator’s executives with the standards applied to government servants and other public institutions.

NoPaperForms, a leading digital platform for educational and institutional form management, has officially filed its draft prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), signaling its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The company aims to leverage capital markets to fund technology expansion, scale operations, and enhance its product suite for educational institutions and enterprises.

In a move aimed at ensuring seamless implementation of India’s accelerated market settlement framework, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has extended the deadline for Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to comply with the T+0 settlement cycle. The decision reflects the regulator’s commitment to balancing market modernization with operational preparedness, as it pushes toward real-time settlements in the near future.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a ban on Man Industries and its directors for deliberate misstatement of financial statements, signaling the regulator’s heightened focus on corporate transparency and accountability. The order, which highlights discrepancies in reported revenues and profits, underscores SEBI’s commitment to protecting investor interests and maintaining market integrity.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a consultation process to review the existing framework for options contract expiries, a move aimed at improving market liquidity, reducing volatility, and strengthening investor confidence. The proposal comes at a time when India’s derivatives market has witnessed exponential growth in volumes, particularly in weekly index options. By seeking industry feedback, SEBI intends to balance market depth with systemic stability, while ensuring that regulatory oversight keeps pace with the evolving trading landscape.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced an increase in the minimum net worth requirement for custodian firms to Rs 75 crore, signaling stricter regulatory oversight in the financial services sector. The move aims to strengthen the operational resilience, financial stability, and risk management capabilities of custodians handling securities and investor assets. Analysts suggest that this step will enhance investor protection, ensure higher compliance standards, and align India’s custodian framework with global best practices.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has concluded its long-running inquiry into the Adani Group, declaring that it found no evidence of regulatory violations in the conglomerate’s business practices. This development comes after years of intense scrutiny following allegations of stock manipulation and opaque corporate structures.