Sebi
PMS firms seek Sebi approval to expand into unlisted, IPO anchor deals
PMS firms have sought exposure to unlisted shares and IPO anchor access as Sebi reviews six-year-old regulations amid widening gap with rival products.
4 min read13 Apr 2026India’s IPO pipeline is growing despite war-induced volatility: IIFL’s investment banking head
Nipun Goel told Mint he expects India’s IPO momentum to hold steady, with a surge in major listings likely in the second half of 2026 despite choppy global markets, mirroring last year's trend.
3 min read10 Apr 2026Sebi nudges brokers to tighten oversight of authorised persons amid rising risks
The market regulator has urged tighter oversight of more than 100,000 authorized persons amid misconduct concerns and finfluencer links.
3 min read9 Apr 2026Sebi extends validity of IPO approvals amid market volatility
In a circular issued on Tuesday, the market regulator said observation letters expiring between 1 April and 30 September 2026 will now remain valid until 30 September 2026.
1 min read7 Apr 2026Sebi plans join venture with corporates to boost independent director framework
The proposed initiative, still taking shape, will bring together industry, academic institutions and professional bodies to expand both the supply and capabilities of independent directors, Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday.
1 min read6 Apr 2026Amfi seeks use of intraday loans to buy securities as Sebi defers strict mutual fund borrowing norms
India's mutual fund body is engaging with the market regulator after fund houses raised concerns that limiting intraday loans mainly for redemptions could severely hamper their ability to acquire securities.
3 min read6 Apr 2026Sebi’s FPI netting move raises operational concerns for custodians
The shift from gross to net settlement aims to cut funding costs, but intermediaries warn of tighter timelines, system overhauls and execution risks.
4 min read3 Apr 2026Sebi rethinks open market buyback ban as tax changes level playing field
Under the old tax system, companies paid tax on buybacks, and shareholders who sold shares in the buyback did not pay tax on their gains. This meant only those who managed to sell benefited, while others did not. Sebi felt this created inequality.
2 min read2 Apr 2026Locked out of global markets, new AMCs struggle to level the playing field
A year of talks between the Association of Mutual Funds in India and Sebi has yielded no plan to redistribute unutilized overseas investment limits or raise the $8 billion aggregate cap to make room for new entrants.
4 min read2 Apr 2026Securities Markets Code: Regulatory impact assessments can improve Sebi’s rule-making
Market regulation by Sebi must evolve with growing complexity, but each intervention imposes costs that are seldom fully assessed. Every new rule should be tested for its necessity, proportionality and consequences before implementation.
4 min read1 Apr 2026