Khushboo Tiwari

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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.

Sebi flags Rs 77,800 cr as difficult-to-recover dues in FY25 annual report

Sebi flags Rs 77,800 cr as difficult-to-recover dues in FY25 annual report

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has identified around Rs 77,800 crore as "difficult-to-recover" or DTR dues in its annual report for 2024-25 (FY26), marking a nearly 2 per cent increase from the previous year. These dues remain unrecovered despite exhaustive recovery efforts.

Sebi's new reforms aim to streamline mega IPOs

Sebi's new reforms aim to streamline mega IPOs

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to introduce key reforms aimed at facilitating smoother mega initial public offerings (IPOs). Key among the proposals is a reduction in the quota reserved for individual investors - those applying for less than Rs 2,00,000 per application - from the current 35 per cent to 25 per cent for large IPOs (issue size above Rs 5,000 crore).

F&O market turnover jumps, Jane St or not

F&O market turnover jumps, Jane St or not

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

A ban on US-based high-frequency trader (HFT) Jane Street did little to dent activity in the derivatives segment, with July volumes rising 10 per cent month-on-month to an eight-month high. Analysts and experts said the jump may have come from proprietary and retail traders, spurred by a spike in market volatility.

Sebi opens sandbox to fractional share pitch

Sebi opens sandbox to fractional share pitch

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved a proposal from a startup to test fractional shares in its innovation sandbox, marking a potential shift in the Indian equity landscape. This represents a change in stance from 2021, when Sebi rejected a similar proposal in the regulatory sandbox, primarily due to concerns over the custody of fractional shares.

A Showdown That Could Reshape India's Derivatives Market

A Showdown That Could Reshape India's Derivatives Market

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2025

The Jane Street-Sebi saga is more than a legal dispute -- it's a litmus test for India's ambitions as a global financial hub.

Jane Street puts lens on high-frequency trading, quant firms

Jane Street puts lens on high-frequency trading, quant firms

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2025

Sebi aims to stay proactive as HFT and quant firms like Citadel Securities, Optiver, Millennium, and IMC Trading are expanding rapidly in India, which is home to the world's largest derivatives market by contracts traded.

Shares of MIIs, brokerages decline as concerns rise over threat to volumes

Shares of MIIs, brokerages decline as concerns rise over threat to volumes

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2025

Stocks of brokerages and market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) witnessed selling pressure after the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) crackdown on proprietary trading firm Jane Street. The weakness was attributed to concerns that debarment of the US firm - a prominent player in the futures and options (F&O) segment - will lead to a further decline in volumes, which are already down over 30 per cent from the peak.

Sebi proposes relaxation for AMCs opening doors for business expansion

Sebi proposes relaxation for AMCs opening doors for business expansion

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday proposed relaxations for asset management companies (AMCs) to serve pooled non-broad-based funds, giving an opportunity to fund houses to expand their business.

NSE's Rs 1,388 cr Sebi plea could pave way for IPO

NSE's Rs 1,388 cr Sebi plea could pave way for IPO

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has offered to pay Rs 1,388 crore to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to settle the colocation and dark fibre cases, potentially clearing the way for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO). This is the biggest-ever settlement plea made with the markets regulator.

How SEBI Plans To Tackle Investor Frauds

How SEBI Plans To Tackle Investor Frauds

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2025

Investors will be able to authenticate if the entity receiving the payment is a valid entity under the ambit of Sebi.