SEBI Action Against Finfluencers: Platforms Like Meta, YouTube, Telegram to Face Regulatory Push The SEBI action against finfluencers is entering a new phase as India’s capital markets regulator prepares to directly engage social media giants such as Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), YouTube, and Telegram. The objective is clear—curb the rise of unregistered financial advisors who operate under the guise of “finfluencers” and mislead investors, especially retail participants. Social Platforms Under SEBI’s Scanner According to recent […]

SEBI Proposes Expanded Role for Credit Rating Agencies to Address Regulatory Gaps SEBI Credit Rating Agencies Expanded Role In a significant regulatory development, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper proposing the broadening of the mandate of Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs). The paper aims to clarify and expand the role CRAs can play in rating financial instruments regulated by other authorities such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) […]

 SEBI on AI Investment Tools: Market Risk or Innovation for Retail Investors? 🧠 Introduction: sebi ai investment rules Are Here—But Are They Ready for Indian Markets? India’s financial ecosystem is on the cusp of a technology-driven transformation. With platforms like Zerodha integrating AI-powered portfolio advisory tools such as Anthropic’s Claude, retail investors can now seek investment suggestions at the click of a button. While this democratisation of finance is innovative, the Securities and Exchange Board […]

Jane Street Market Manipulation: SEBI Chairman Stresses Need for Stronger Surveillance Systems Jane Street Market Manipulation has raised pertinent concerns within India’s capital markets. However, SEBI Chairman Mr. Tuhin Kanta Pandey has assured stakeholders that such instances are not widespread and reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to bolstering surveillance mechanisms. “No Many Other Risks Like Jane Street,” Says SEBI Chief Addressing the media in Mumbai on Monday, Mr. Pandey emphasized that the Jane Street market manipulation […]

SEBI Penalty Rationalisation: Regulator Plans Softer Terminology to Avoid Broker Stigma In a move that could significantly reshape regulatory perceptions in Indian capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to rationalise its penalty framework. According to Kamlesh Varshney, Whole-Time Member of SEBI, many regulatory actions currently termed as “penalties” are, in reality, procedural or compliance-related levies—and mislabelling them creates an unintended stigma on brokers and market intermediaries. 🔍 Why SEBI […]