Black money in stock markets: SEBI to review surveillance systems, fast-track enforcements

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 18:30

SEBI has been asked by a Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Black Money to take additional measures to catch those evading taxes and laundering black money through trading in illiquid stocks and P-Notes.

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 norms for start-ups painless, easy: U K Sinha

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 22:33

Noting that number of start-ups in the country are growing at a rapid pace, SEBI chairman U K Sinha today said the new guidelines by the capital market regulator will help these firms list on the capital markets in a "painless and easy" manner.

SEBI busts fresh Rs 15.4 crore tax evasion case

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 22:52

In a fresh crackdown on alleged tax evasion through stock markets, regulator SEBI Tuesday banned a high networth individual B P Jhunjhunwala for fraudulently inflating the share price of a dormant company with a "facade" of investment worth around Rs 15.4 crore.

SEBI notifies 'fast-track' route for share sales

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 19:32

To boost fund raising from markets, SEBI Tuesday notified new norms, which will provide all listed companies a 'fast-track' route for share sales.

SEBI says ready to revisit P-Notes on SIT suggestions

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 21:52

Market regulator SEBI Thursday said it will look into the suggestions of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money to ensure sufficient checks are in place with respect to overseas investments via P-Notes route.

SEBI seeks to step up scrutiny of offshore wealth managers: Sources

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 21:47

Attracted by a growing number of Indian millionaires, foreign banks including Barclays Plc, BNP Paribas SA and Standard Chartered Plc are offering onshore wealth management services in India under the regulatory supervision of local watchdogs.

SEBI alerts investors against open offers from companies

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 21:45

Markets regulator SEBI Tuesday asked investors to be 'alert' about public announcements of share purchase plans of the companies where they have invested.

SEBI seeks fresh clarifications on IndiGo IPO

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 20:51

Capital market regulator SEBI has sought fresh clarifications from InterGlobe Aviation, which runs budget carrier IndiGo, on its proposed Rs 2,500-crore initial public offer (IPO).