SEBI notifies REIT reclassification effective Jan 1, InvITs to remain hybrid
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said on Friday that Real Estate Investment Trusts would be treated as equity-related instruments from January 1, 2026, onwards, which would attract more mutual funds and Specialised Investment Funds participation. It has set Friday as the deadline for the updated framework to […]
SEBI chief stresses need for financial awareness amid fake advisors, fraudulent apps
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday urged deeper financial awareness, saying misinformation, fraudulent trading apps and online persuasion are increasingly influencing household financial choices. He stressed that the surge in investor participation and growing digital risks make financial awareness in investors more […]
SEBI proposes simpler rules for issuing duplicate securities certificates, raises threshold to Rs 10 lakh
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday proposed making it easier for investors to get duplicate securities certificates in case their original ones are lost. The regulator said the current process is complicated and often inconvenient because different companies and registrars follow different rules. At present, investors must […]
SEBI eases IPO shareholding rules, brings relief for large companies
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday announced a series of regulatory changes after its board meeting, including a major relaxation in minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms for large companies planning initial public offerings (IPOs). According to SEBI’s release, companies with a market capitalisation of Rs 50,000 […]
SEBI eases IPO rules, allows startup founders to retain ESOPs
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a major relief for startup founders planning to go public, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday announced that it has amended its rules to allow promoters to retain employee stock options (ESOPs) granted at least one year before filing IPO papers. According to the official notification, […]
IEPFA, SEBI prepare to launch ‘Niveshak Shivir’ initiative
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) In an effort to enhance investor outreach and streamline the process of reclaiming unclaimed dividends and shares, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) organised a preparatory meeting in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai. This strategic meeting marks a crucial milestone in […]
