Latest Securities and Exchange Board of India News & Updates

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) India’s stock market has become an attractive destination for foreign investors after the recent correction, a senior official of the market regulator said, highlighting fresh opportunities for global players, including those from Russia.Kamlesh Chandra Varshney, whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, said valuations in the Indian equity market now look “quite attractive” following a decline over the past few months.“The correction, which…

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) India’s capital markets are undergoing a significant transformation, with innovation, intellectual property and new-age businesses increasingly driving value creation, National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said on Monday.Addressing industry leaders here, Chauhan highlighted the evolving landscape of India’s financial ecosystem and outlined key priorities and emerging risks for capital markets.“India is steadily moving towards an …

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday urged investors to stay calm and avoid panic-driven decisions as global financial markets face turbulence due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict involving Iran, are creating volatility in global markets and affecting investor sentiment.Speaking about th…

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) As PhonePe Ltd prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), disclosures in its updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) shed light on the massive scale and sophisticated monetisation of its merchant ecosystem.Far from being a “free” service, the company’s merchant infrastructure has evolved into a multi-billion rupee revenue engine powered by 47 million businesses and millions of physical payment devices.The data filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of I…

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Force Motors Limited on Thursday said it has received a communication from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking detailed information related to a past financial announcement and the company’s stock price movement during February 2024.In a regulatory filing, the company said the market regulator sent an email on February 4, 2026, asking for details regarding its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year e…

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch derivatives contracts on the BSE Sensex Next 30 index. The exchange shared the update in a notice on Wednesday, saying it will introduce cash-settled monthly index futures and monthly index options on the new index.The Sensex Next 30 index will track the next largest and most liquid companies within the BSE 100 that are part of the derivatives segment but are not inclu…

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has flagged a surge in frauds involving fake securities transaction tax (STT) notices and “account handling” services that promise risk‑free profits.The regulator said fraudsters have circulated fake notices demanding payment of outstanding securities transaction tax (STT) liabilities, often using forged SEBI letterhead, logo and seal and falsely claiming powers conferred by the SEBI Act, 1992.SEB…

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Gold and silver prices posted strong gains on Friday, amid rise in the US-Iran tensions and marginal decline in US dollar.MCX gold April futures gained 0.43 per cent to Rs 1,60,399 per 10 grams around 12.30 am on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.05 per cent to Rs 2,67,600 per kg.The US-Iran nuclear negotiations were extended without any clear progress, keeping geopolitical tensions elevated. The buildup of US troops led to both countries e…

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday warned investors to stay alert after reports of fake notices demanding payment of securities transaction tax (STT).In a statement, Securities and Exchange Board of India said that some fraudsters are misusing its letterhead to send false notices to investors.These notices claim that investors have pending STT dues under the Finance Act, 2004, and wrongly state that Sebi is using powers under the Sebi Act, 1992, t…

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday directed all entities regulated by it to clearly display their registered name and registration number while posting securities market-related content on social media platforms.The new rule will come into effect from May 1. The directive will apply to stock brokers, portfolio managers, mutual funds and other intermediaries and agents such as distributors.SEBI said the move is aimed at helping investors easily ide…