Startups : Focus on Building a Sustainable Business, Not Just Raising Money Introduction: The Fallacy of Raising Money Startups often find themselves caught up in the allure of raising significant capital, fueled by media stories of entrepreneurs transforming their firms into unicorns overnight. However, the truth is that building a strong product or service that attracts loyal, paying customers is ultimately more important than simply raising funds. The Importance of Customer Funding Rather than relying […]

SEBI Policy: Changes in Payment Procedure for SEBI Investor Protection and Education Fund

Guidelines for Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) of Qualified RTAs (QRTAs) Qualified RTAs, which are institutions with more than 2 Crore folios, play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of the securities market. They provide the necessary infrastructure and perform systemically critical functions. To mitigate operational risks and ensure high levels of resiliency, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of SEBI has developed guidelines for QRTAs to strengthen their overall preparedness, handle […]

ASCI New Guidelines for Finfluencers: Registration and Qualifications Required from SEBI, IRDAI Introduction: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has recently tightened its guidelines for financial social media influencers, also known as “finfluencers,” as part of its effort to protect consumer interests. The revised guidelines stipulate that finfluencers must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to offer investment-related advice. Additionally, they should prominently display their registration number, name, and […]

NSE and BSE Make a Move on Commodity Space as MCX Faces Challenges   Introduction The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has been facing challenges in transitioning to a new commodity trading platform. As a result, other stock exchanges like the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are set to make a major bid to enter the segments dominated by MCX. Challenges Faced by MCX MCX has been contracted to […]