Sebi News
Sebi weighs revising position limits on farm derivatives
In a consultation paper, Sebi has said the existing limits, framed in 2017, may no longer fully reflect the growth in India’s commodity derivatives market.
2 min read12 May 2026Sebi proposes cash settlement for select agri derivatives to revive volumes
Sebi's proposal marks a significant policy shift for India’s agricultural derivatives market, where compulsory physical settlement has long been mandatory to ensure alignment between futures and spot prices and curb excessive speculation.
2 min read12 May 2026In diversification push, NCDEX eyes equity derivatives debut in 12 months, cash segment by year-end
The move will mark one of the most ambitious expansion plans of the exchange since it began operations in 2003 after the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government lifted a four-decade ban on commodity derivatives trading.
4 min read12 May 2026Cash, with caveats: Is Sebi about to nudge the door open for agri-commodities?
Cash settlements may debut on setlect agricultral commodity derivatives, with some conditions. The move, greenlit by a Sebi committee, aims to balance the need to manage risks and deepen farm derivatives.
4 min read11 May 2026Sebi ends market data ambiguity with uniform 30-day lag for educators
The new norms will come into effect from 1 July 2026.
2 min read8 May 2026Sebi’s policy u-turns raise questions on consultations, regulatory certainty
Sebi's recent policy changes have sparked concerns over regulatory uncertainty, with four decisions reversed after stakeholder feedback. Critics emphasize the importance of consistent consultation, which was missing in some two instances.
1 min read7 May 2026Mint Explainer: Can Sebi’s GIFT City pivot fix India’s weak appetite for foreign debt?
A regulatory shift could soon bring dollar-denominated bonds to your screen—if platforms and investors are willing to take the leap.
4 min read6 May 2026India’s Securities market code revision should lay down penalty provisions in black and white
A review of proposed changes to India's Securities Market Code offers an opportunity to close the space for interpretive differences in the imposition of penalties for violations. Market participants value certainty and the statute must provide it.
5 min read6 May 2026Sebi flags AI-led cyber risks, calls for coordinated market defence
Sebi cautioned regulated entities about the rising risks from emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven vulnerability identification tools such as Claude Mythos.
1 min read5 May 2026Sebi proposes GIFT City access for online bond platforms
Draft rules propose allowing OBPPs to offer overseas debt via IFSCA framework, list 54EC bonds, and relax compliance officer requirements.
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