Introduction In a significant regulatory move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cancelled the registrations of 39 stock brokers, seven commodity brokers, and 22 depository participants. This decision, announced on Friday, was driven by the failure of these entities to comply with the necessary registration requirements, thus ensuring the protection of investors …
To bolster its position as a global investment hub, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of its regulatory framework for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). These reforms aim to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and reduce regulatory burdens, fostering a more conducive environment for foreign capital inflows. Ananth Narayan G, …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India was created as a non-statutory body on April 12, 1988, by a resolution passed by the Indian government. In 1992, the Securities and Exchange Board of India became a statutory body, and on January 30, 1992, the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992) …
On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India provided an explanation in response to allegations of a poisonous workplace environment. The official statement said that staff members’ complaints about housing rent allowance issues had been “misrepresented by external elements aiming to undermine SEBI’s credibility and leadership.” This clarification comes in the wake of a …
Government bonds are crucial for evaluating the stability and health of a nations’s economy. We are talking about the 10-year government bond that is widely used as a benchmark. It represents both the state of the economy and long-term interest rate expectations. The yield on the Indian 10-Year G-Sec dropped to 6.85% in September 2024, …
Introduction: A New Thematic Index on the Block The NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has recently launched the Nifty Capital Markets Index, a thematic index aimed at capturing the performance of stocks within the capital markets ecosystem. This index, launched on September 9, 2024, is set to revolutionize the …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), yesterday, introduced new regulations to make margin trading more accessible. The key change permits securities funded through cash collateral to be considered as part of the maintenance margin for margin trading facilities (MTF). This decision comes as a response to requests from market participants, particularly through the …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its nod to a significant amendment in the National Stock Exchange (NSE)’s memorandum of association. The move, which allows a 10-fold increase in the bourse’s authorised share capital to ₹500 crore, paves the way for its long-awaited bonus issue and potential public offering. NSE’s proposed …
SEBI has recently implemented several key regulations to enhance investor protection and market integrity in India. These measures address various aspects of the financial markets, including charge structures, denomination requirements, broker mechanisms, and oversight of rating agencies. Uniform Charge Structures for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs): SEBI has mandated that MIIs, such as stock exchanges, clearing …
The Nifty 50 index has delivered a total return of over 32% in one year and 18.9% over five years. The Nifty Midcap 150 Index has gained over 50% in the past year (5-year CAGR – 37%), while the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index has provided nearly 59% returns in the last year. Valuations of many …
