Risk of Unregulated Influencers in India – Sebi Flags 1 Lakh Misleading Social Media Posts The Risk of Unregulated Influencers in India has reached a critical point, with Sebi officially flagging more than 1 lakh misleading financial posts circulating across social media platforms. These posts, often created by unregistered influencers promising unrealistic profits, are shaping investment decisions of lakhs of Indian investors—many of whom may be unaware of the actual risks involved. In a rapidly […]

SEBI IPO Listing Reforms – A New Push for Simpler, Faster and More Transparent Public Issues In a move that could significantly modernise India’s public issue ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a new set of proposals aimed at simplifying offer documents and ensuring smoother IPO listings. These SEBI IPO Listing Reforms were highlighted by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who emphasised the need to make disclosures more meaningful, reduce […]

Pro-Rata Rights of AIF Investors – SEBI’s New Draft Circular Brings Clarity and Stronger Governance The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a draft circular to bring greater clarity to Pro-Rata Rights of AIF Investors and ensure consistent, transparent treatment across all Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). This draft circular, released as part of SEBI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and investor protection in the AIF ecosystem, addresses the growing concerns around how […]

SEBI Mutual Fund Brokerage Fees: Significant New Reform May Ease Caps and Empower Investors The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is re-evaluating its position on the cap imposed on brokerage fees paid by mutual funds. According to reports, the regulator is considering raising the proposed limit, responding to extensive industry feedback from brokers, asset managers, and other market participants. These discussions form part of SEBI’s broader initiative to overhaul the mutual fund fee […]

GIFT City Yuan Transactions: 7 Strategic Reasons This Move Could Transform India’s Global Financial Position GIFT City Yuan Transactions are emerging as one of the most significant policy considerations in India’s international financial landscape. In a promising development, the Indian government and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) are reviewing a proposal that may soon allow International Banking Units (IBUs) operating in GIFT City to transact in offshore renminbi (CNH). This possibility aligns with […]