Khushboo Tiwari

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GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules

GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Nearly two-thirds of external commercial borrowings (ECBs) raised so far in the ongoing financial year (2025-26/FY26) have been routed through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), a sharp jump from the 36 per cent recorded in 2024-25.

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has granted a no-objection certificate (NOC) to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), paving the way for the country's biggest exchange - currently valued at 5 trillion in the unlisted market - to file draft documents for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).

One Snapshot To Track Your Savings, Investments

One Snapshot To Track Your Savings, Investments

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

Sebi is working with other regulators to expand the CAS framework.

Budget 2026: What Mutual Fund Industry Wants...

Budget 2026: What Mutual Fund Industry Wants...

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2026

Among its 27 recommendations for the Union Budget is this: It has suggested that equity investments held for more than one year and up to three years should be taxed at 12.5 per cent on gains exceeding 2 lakh in a financial year.

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2026

The tribunal granted partial relief to the appellants by modifying Sebi's directions on trading restrictions and account freezes, making them conditional on the deposit of the said amount.

SC's Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs

SC's Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court's verdict directing Tiger Global to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 sale of Flipkart shares is unlikely to accelerate the selloff by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). However, legal and tax experts say the ruling sharpens scrutiny around treaty benefits and could influence how offshore investors structure future India bets.

Sebi calls for sharper IPO disclosures on risk factors, valuation rationale

Sebi calls for sharper IPO disclosures on risk factors, valuation rationale

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday called for sharper disclosures in IPO (initial public offering) offer documents, particularly around risk factors, valuation rationale, objects of the issue, and utilisation of proceeds.

Sebi agrees in principle to NSE colo-dark fibre settlement

Sebi agrees in principle to NSE colo-dark fibre settlement

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has, in principle, agreed to the proposed settlement of the long-pending colocation and dark fibre cases filed by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.

New market code may constrain Sebi funding

New market code may constrain Sebi funding

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2025

As the government moves to revamp India's securities legislation, unifying three different laws into the Securities Markets Code (SMC), regulatory experts and market insiders have raised concerns on potential funding challenges for the stock market regulator.

Sebi Overhauls MF Framework, Stockbroking Rules

Sebi Overhauls MF Framework, Stockbroking Rules

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday overhauled the cost framework for the 80 trillion domestic mutual fund (MF) industry, introducing a simplified structure aimed at improving transparency for investors while balancing the impact on asset managers.

As algo trading rises, Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls

As algo trading rises, Sebi chief urges stronger risk controls

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2025

The rise of algorithmic and high-frequency trading brings efficiency but also demands robust risk controls, real-time monitoring and compliance safeguards, Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey told the Morningstar Investment Conference India 2025.

Sebi Runs Lean Again As 2 Whole-time Member Positions Remain Vacant

Sebi Runs Lean Again As 2 Whole-time Member Positions Remain Vacant

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2025

'Periods of vacancy, which have become more common in recent years, can affect the pace of decision-making.'

Sebi's Valid UPI Initiative Sees Hiccups

Sebi's Valid UPI Initiative Sees Hiccups

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

The new UPI IDs will follow formats such as abc.bkr@validhdfc or xyz.mf@validhdfc. For easier recognition, they will also carry a white 'thumbs up' icon inside a green triangle.

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

FPI onboarding: Sebi hints at more respite

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has planned a slew of further relaxations to facilitate easier registrations of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), including a common know-your-client (KYC) and smoother documentation through India digital signature.

Sebi allows co-investment window inside AIFs

Sebi allows co-investment window inside AIFs

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will let Category-I and-II alternative investment funds (AIFs) run a dedicated "co-investment" (CIV) scheme for accredited investors, doing away with an earlier requirement of a separate portfolio-manager licence. The rules notified on Monday are aimed at reducing compliance burden for the AIF managers.

SEBI Stands Firm Against Jane Street

SEBI Stands Firm Against Jane Street

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

'The investigation is at a very critical stage. We are not going to give every single document.'

Jane Street Officials To Meet Sebi Soon

Jane Street Officials To Meet Sebi Soon

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

'The hearing is not adversarial but inquisitorial in nature -- it allows Sebi to examine the context, the strategy, and the intent behind the trades, particularly when algorithmic and expiry-day trading are involved.'

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2025

'Market momentum and investor interest are at unprecedented levels, making this the opportune moment.'

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2025

'We have carried out a big search operation on a big name in this industry.'

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd's (DHFL) former promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan for five years from the securities market for alleged diversion of funds. They have also been barred from holding any key position in a listed company.