Demat Account: Streamlining Mutual Fund Investments   In recent times, the Indian equity market has attracted a growing pool of investors, resulting in a surge of ₹14 lakh crore of mutual fund assets in FY24. This rise represents the highest growth since fiscal 2021, coinciding with the increased participation of retail investors. This trend underscores a deepening interest and confidence in the stock market, perhaps owing to the expanding adoption of systematic investment plans (SIPs). […]

The Regulatory Reckoning: Challenges in India’s FX Derivatives Market The once vibrant FX derivatives market in India, known for speculative bets on the rupee’s movement, is now facing a regulatory reckoning. The recent crackdown by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sent shock waves through the market and revealed potential regulatory gaps, raising concerns for investors and impacting India’s image as a stable investment destination. Regulatory Confusion and Market Perception The disparity between the […]

Sebi mulls direct reporting of AIFs’ PPM changes to rationalise compliance cost. Market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering some major changes in the private placement memorandum (PPM) of alternative investment funds (AIFs). In order to facilitate the ease of doing business, Sebi has proposed that the PPM of the AIF can be directly submitted to the market regulator rather than processing it through a merchant banker. The proposed move would also […]

  Sebi Takes a Leap Forward: Easing Disclosure Norms for FPIs and Approving T+0 Settlement The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently sanctioned a range of transformative proposals to facilitate efficient fiscal operations for companies intending to go public. As a leading regulatory authority, their strategies include simplifying disclosure requirements for certain Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and launching the T+0 settlement’s beta version. Easing the Way for Foreign Portfolio Investors Upon their […]

Investor Complaints and SEBI’s SCORES Platform: A Closer Look In the dynamic realm of the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), investor protection stands paramount. To preserve the interests of market participants, SEBI’s SCORES system serves as the forefront tool for addressing grievances. The tenacity with which SEBI deals with these issues is evident within the monthly datasets of resolved vs. unresolved complaints. February displayed a significant trend with the majority of unresolved complaints tracing […]