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July 24, 2026 4:54 PM

SEBI Draft Rules Allow Portfolio Managers to Invest in Foreign Securities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed allowing portfolio managers to invest clients' funds in foreign securities and undertake limited unhedged short positions through equity exchange-traded derivatives as part of a comprehensive review of the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations. The proposals have been released for public consultation through the draft SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026, aimed at expanding investment opportunities, simplifying compliance and...

May 21, 2026 10:52 PM

SEBI-backed NISM signs MoU with IICA to boost ESG, capital markets and governance

The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the areas of corporate governance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, and capital markets. NISM, established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and IICA, functioning under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, will collaborate on capacity building, research, policy support and institution...

March 24, 2026 4:39 PM

RBI, IRDAI and SEBI step up efforts to help citizens reclaim unclaimed financial assets

India’s top financial regulators - Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) - have intensified efforts to help citizens recover unclaimed deposits and investments through simplified procedures, digital platforms, and regulatory reforms. To boost public awareness and facilitate claims, the Department of Financial Services conducted a nationwide campaign titled “आपकी पँजूी,...

March 18, 2026 3:35 PM

SEBI proposes making nomination default in demat, mutual fund accounts

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes to nomination norms for demat accounts and mutual fund folios, aiming to simplify investor onboarding and bring processes in line with banking standards. In a consultation paper released on March 17, the market regulator suggested making nomination the default option for all single-holder accounts and folios opened after a specified date. Investors who do not wish to nominate will be required to explicitly opt out. Accordin...

December 26, 2025 3:25 PM

Govt drive returns Rs 2,000 crore unclaimed savings to rightful owners

The government has succeeded in returning nearly Rs 2,000 crore to rightful owners that had remained stuck as “unclaimed savings” across banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, dividends, shares, and retirement benefit accounts within the regulated financial system, according to an official statement issued on Friday. The funds were restored through the Centre’s nationwide awareness and facilitation initiative ‘Your Money, Your Right’, launched in October 2025 to help citizens ident...

September 18, 2025 8:50 PM

SEBI clears Adani Group of all allegations in Hindenburg Case

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cleared the Adani Group and its associated entities of all allegations made in the Hindenburg case, stating that the charges “are not established.” In its order issued on Thursday, SEBI said the proceedings were disposed of without directions, as the alleged transactions were found to be genuine business dealings and not fraudulent or violative of related party transaction (RPT) disclosure norms. “Considering the above, the question o...

September 18, 2025 3:44 PM

Capital markets pivotal to India’s infrastructure growth: SEBI Chief

Capital markets are set to play a key role in financing India’s infrastructure expansion as the country advances toward its growth goals, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday. Speaking at the Infrastructure Conclave 2025, Pandey stressed that infrastructure is not a short-term bet and requires patient capital. He said capital markets are well-suited to meet this demand, offering long-term gains. Pandey outlined four key strengths of capit...

July 9, 2025 4:46 PM

SEBI bars Jane Street over alleged Bank Nifty manipulation

Jane Street has been barred from the Indian securities market by its markets regulator, which has said the U.S. firm used its trading strategies to "manipulate" a key stock market index, leading to losses for millions of retail investors, allegations Jane Street has rejected. WHAT EXACTLY IS SEBI ACCUSING JANE STREET OF DOING? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in its interim order said Jane Street accumulated large volumes of constituent stocks of the Bank Nifty index, which co...

March 21, 2025 8:34 PM

SEBI proposes ESOP benefits for startup founders even after IPO

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a rule change that would allow startup founders to retain Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) even after their company goes public. This move aims to support founders of new-age technology companies, who often receive ESOPs in place of cash salaries during their company’s early years. ESOPs align founders' interests with those of other shareholders. However, as startups raise investments, founders’ ownership stakes are diluted....

March 13, 2025 4:18 PM

SEBI to remove digital performance tracking from employee appraisals

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to remove the linkage of its digital Management Information System from employee appraisals. The regulator is now reassessing its performance review methods to bring in a more balanced approach, according to an NDTV Profit report. An internal circular has been issued regarding these changes. While SEBI is working on modifying its review process, it will not completely discard the older methods but rather re-evaluate them for improve...