SEBI Proposes AMC Regulation Overhaul Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns 🏦 SEBI AMC regulation overhaul Proposal to Redefine AMC Operations in India In a move that may redefine the operating landscape for Asset Management Companies (AMCs), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a comprehensive revamp of Regulation 24(b) under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996. The suggested changes aim to balance industry demands for flexibility with rigorous investor protection norms in […]

SEBI Angel Investor Rules: Will Startup Funding Slow Amid New Accreditation Norms? 🔍 Introduction: SEBI’s Accreditation Mandate and Its Ripple Effect The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a major regulatory shift, restricting investments in angel funds to only those individuals or entities who qualify as accredited investors (AIs). This move, while aimed at improving governance and accountability in startup investing, has sparked concerns across India’s early-stage startup ecosystem—particularly among angel syndicates, […]

SEBI Algorithmic Trading Rules: A New Era for Retail Equity Investors  💡 Introduction: SEBI Empowers Retail Investors with Algorithmic Trading Access India’s equity market is poised for a major transformation. In February 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a path-breaking framework to make algorithmic trading accessible to retail investors, bringing them closer to professional-grade tools once reserved for institutions. This move may do for equity investing what UPI did for payments—democratise […]

Investor Protection in India: Why Most Victims of Securities Fraud Receive No Compensation Investor Protection in India: Rare Relief for Victims of Securities Fraud If you’ve ever lost your hard-earned money due to securities fraud or market manipulation, you may have hoped for some form of regulatory compensation. Unfortunately, investor protection in India remains more theoretical than practical. Despite the rising corpus of funds dedicated to investor welfare, actual monetary relief to retail investors remains […]

SEBI Credit Rating Agencies Amendment 2025: Enhancing Transparency and Investor Protection Overview Estabizz Fintech is pleased to present a comprehensive overview of the latest SEBI regulatory update – the Credit Rating Agencies (Amendment) Regulations, 2025. Published on March 20, 2025, this amendment introduces Chapter IIA: Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PRRVA) to the 1999 regulations, empowering eligible Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) to enhance risk profiling and return verification within capital markets. What’s New Under […]