SEBI Board Clears the Way for Small and Medium REITs   The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made a series of decisions that will have a significant impact on the country’s securities market. SEBI has now greenlighted small and medium REITs, and the SSE, a social stock exchange. Additionally, SEBI will provide exemptions to certain types of Alternative Investment Funds that are currently mandated to dematerialize their units. Provision for Small and […]

SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: New Delisting Rules, AIF, NGOs, and Index Providers   SEBI Delays Decision on New Delisting Regulations Due to Insufficient Data The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) board recently announced a delay in approving new delisting regulations. The board cited a lack of sufficient data as the reason for this decision. SEBI Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, stated that the data available during the board meeting held in Mumbai was inadequate […]

SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch Vows to Address Overvalued IPOs Introduction Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has made a commitment to combat the issue of inflated valuations in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). As numerous companies flood the market with their share sales, Buch recognizes the need to address this concern and ensure fair pricing. Record-Breaking IPOs Recently, several companies, including Tata Technologies, launched their IPOs, accumulating […]

SEBI Plans T+0 and Instantaneous Settlement Trades by 2025 Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is taking significant steps towards introducing faster settlement options for trades in the Indian market. SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri recently announced that the regulatory body is working on a roadmap for the implementation of T+0 settlement trades by March 2024, followed by an optional parallel system for instantaneous settlement by 2025. Importance of Immediate Settlement During a […]

Why Retail Investors Should Count on SEBI-Registered Investment Advisors   As a patient is advised to visit a doctor for proper diagnosis instead of relying on self-diagnosis and a malfunctioning electrical connection needs an electrician for service, an investor who intends to invest in mutual funds and securities is encouraged to seek the services of a SEBI-registered investment advisor (RIA). Most young investors are inclined to follow unsubstantiated advice from influencer personalities on social media […]