SEBI’s New Governance Provisions for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)
SEBI has notified governance provisions for Market Infrastructure Institutions to strengthen oversight.
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NRIs Re-KYC: SEBI Relaxes Geo-tagging, IP & GPS Checks for Digital KYC on Mobile App
SEBI has eased geo-tagging requirements for NRIs during digital re-KYC. NRIs can now complete due diligence without being physically in India. The updated app ensures security with random action prompts, time stamping, GPS verification against proof of address, and prevention of spoofed IP connections.
Government Empowers SEBI as ‘Authorised Agency’ for Digital Securities Ecosystem
Finance Ministry designates SEBI as ‘authorised agency’ under IT Act, aligning regulation with digital platforms and online trading ecosystems.
Bombay High Court upholds SEBI’s approval for WeWork India IPO; Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost for Suppression of Facts
“A party who approaches the court with unclean hands or by withholding material documents and/or information is disentitled to any reliefs from the court.”
SEBI rolls out Additional Incentives for Mutual Fund Distributors to promote Women and B-30 City Investors
SEBI has notified framework for additional incentives to mutual fund distributors from Feb 2026, promoting women investors, expanding outreach in B-30 cities, and strengthening financial inclusion across India.
SEBI Introduces Executive Directors, CTO and CISO Roles in 3rd Amendment to Depositories Regulations
SEBI notifies SEBI Depositories and Participants 3rd Amendment Regulations 2025 to strengthen governance, risk management, and cybersecurity enhancing accountability and public interest focus.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Lenskart on ₹73 Billion IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Lenskart Solutions Limited and its promoters on the company’s ₹72,780 million IPO comprising a fresh issue and offer for sale, marking one of the most significant public offerings in the Indian retail tech sector.
What Investors Need to Know About SEBI’s Warning on Digital Gold
SEBI warns investors about risks in unregulated Digital Gold products; urges caution and recommends using only SEBI-regulated gold investment channels.
SEBI Intensifies Crackdown on Online Investment Scams; Urges Social Media Platforms to act
SEBI’s directive in alignment with International Organization of Securities Commissions.
New Permitted Activities, Compliance Timelines & Enhanced Trustee Rights introduced vide SEBI (Debenture Trustees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
These Regulations expand the scope of permitted activities for debenture trustees, reinforce compliance safeguards, and enhance their operational rights.
SEBI’s Revises Disclosure Framework for Related Party Transactions
SEBI’s simplifies disclosure requirements for Related Party Transactions to ease compliance.
SEBI Notifies Revised Block Deal Framework: Key Changes Effective December 2025
SEBI updates Block Deal Framework to enhance transparency and efficiency by raising trade thresholds, widening price bands, expanding settlement options, and mandating timely disclosures.
SEBI Introduces “Verified UPI Handles” and “SEBI Check” to safeguard Investors
SEBI introduces “@valid” UPI handles and the “SEBI Check” tool to empower investors with secure, fraud-proof payment options and independent verification of intermediary credentials.
All partners have unlimited liability for acts of partnership firm irrespective of their role or profit share: SEBI
With respect to noticee’s liability as a partner, the noticee submitted that she resigned within short span of time and did not receive any remuneration or profit from the firm. Further, she was not a part of decisions or involved in day-to-day affairs of the firm.
Nominee to Legal Heir Made Easy: SEBI’s New Framework for Seamless Securities Transmission
Effective January 1, 2026, SEBI introduces TLH code to eliminate tax hurdles and ease succession.
Key Highlights of the Companies (CAA) Amendment Rules, 2025
MCA expand fast-track merger eligibility and introduce new compliance forms and procedures for smoother regulatory approvals under Companies Act 2013.
What Investors Need to Know About SEBI’s New Angel Fund Rules
Read about SEBI’s updated Angel Fund framework, mandating accredited investors and direct startup investments to enhance transparency, effective from September 2025.
SEBI (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 introduces Special Provisions for Delisting of Public Sector Undertaking
The amendment simplifies Public Sector Undertaking delisting with a fixed price model, clear valuation norms, and investor safeguards during strike-off.
Expanding the Net: The New Scope of “Connected Person” in Insider Trading
by Aayushi Bhargava* and Ayushi Malik**
Read why Securities Appellate Tribunal granted relief to Naman Broadcasting in Sadhna Broadcast stock manipulation case
Naman Broadcasting amongst others was alleged to contravene the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 by using digital platforms to mislead the investors. It was alleged that the price and volume of the scrip was manipulated through a coordinated scheme involving dissemination of misleading information and structured trades among connected entities.