Sebi wants companies to adopt 'Dividend Distribution Policy'

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 13:12

Without forcing the companies to pay the dividend, the proposed policy would require them to state the circumstances under which their shareholders can or cannot expect a payout.

Sebi asks Ally Multitrade to repay investors' money in 3 months

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 17:21

Capital markets regulator Sebi has ordered Ally Multitrade India and its directors to refund the money, it had illegally raised from investors, along with promised returns within three months.

Govt begins search for new Sebi Chairman to succeed U K Sinha

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 23:06

Government has begun the search for a new Chairman of the capital markets regulator Sebi to succeed the incumbent U K Sinha, whose term is scheduled to come to an end on February 17, 2016.

Sebi starts hiring process for various Officer posts

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 13:49

Capital market regulator Sebi has embarked on a special recruitment drive for hiring 46 officers from weaker section of the society, as part of its plan to beef up its headcount for faster and more effective execution of its work.

SEBI eases norms for anchor investors in public offers

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 00:17

With an aim to boost fund raising through primary markets, capital markets regulator SEBI Monday approved relaxed norms for public offers by removing restriction on maximum number of anchor investors.

Black money fight: SEBI, Govt to update SIT on safeguards

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 23:59

Asked to tighten its noose on tax evaders and black money launderers in stock markets, regulator SEBI will consult the government on all necessary steps, including on P-Notes, and update the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team about the safeguards.

Exercise of ESOP not insider trading: SEBI

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 23:56

India`s securities market regulator on Monday clarified that the exercise of employee stock options (ESOP) is not considered insider trading under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

SEBI approves commodities market norms; to merge FMC from Sept 28

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 19:36

Setting September 28 as the date for merger of Forward Markets Commission (FMC) with itself, SEBI Monday announced new norms for commodities derivatives market under which exchanges and brokers in this segment will need to comply with rules applicable to their stock market peers.

SEBI steps up black money fight; busts gains through 'losses'

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 18:33

As it steps up its crackdown on tax evasion and laundering of black money through stock markets, regulator SEBI has busted an 'innovative' scheme wherein HNIs were incurring 'bogus losses' to offset tax liabilities.

United Spirits, Kingfisher Airlines face axe for listing violations

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 18:14

More than 100 listed companies, including United Spirits Ltd and long-grounded Kingfisher Airlines, have been slapped penalties for violating the Listing Agreement provisions set forth by SEBI and exchanges.

Sebi to discuss commodity market norms

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 15:44

Ready to merge commodity trading regulator FMC with itself, capital markets watchdog Sebi will discuss on Monday a new set of norms and finer details for its regulation of commodities derivatives market.

Fight against black money: Sebi to discuss P-Notes issue

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 14:56

The Special Investigation Team on Black Money had suggested that Sebi needs to further strengthen its monitoring mechanism to detect instances of the stock market platform being misused for tax evasion.