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 […]

SEBI to Propose New Delisting Rules to Enhance Transparency and Trust in the Stock Market   Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to propose a review of its regulations for delisting stocks to ensure transparency and trust in the stock market. During a recent conference, Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch announced that a consultation paper has already been circulated, and the board will discuss the proposal in its next meeting. […]

Role of SEBI in Balancing Development, Regulation, and Investor Protection   The Challenge of Balancing Three Ends The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) plays a crucial role in maintaining a delicate equilibrium between regulating and developing markets while safeguarding investor interests, according to Amarjeet Singh, a whole-time member of Sebi. During his speech at the Gatekeepers of Governance event, Singh compared Sebi’s role to that of a trapeze artist walking on a thin […]

SEBI Simplifies Norms to Access Unclaimed Amount in REITs, InvITs, Debt Securities   Introduction: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced detailed procedures for dealing with unclaimed funds of investors lying with entities having listed non-convertible securities, REITs and InvITs. SEBI has also put in place a mechanism for claiming such unclaimed amounts by investors. The new framework will become effective from March 1, 2024, according to two circulars released by SEBI. […]