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SEBI Bars Subhash Chandra, Goenka for One Year

SEBI has barred Zee Entertainment's Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka from directorial roles at listed companies for one year after finding missing title deeds linked to Essel Group loans. ZEEL shares, which closed at Rs 115.45 on July 31, face sharp selling pressure when markets open Monday.

SEBI Settles All NSE Cases, IPO Now Clear

SEBI has settled all pending regulatory cases against the National Stock Exchange, clearing the path for NSE's long-delayed IPO. The exchange plans to raise over Rs 26,000 crore this year, with the settlement cost already accounted for in its financials.

SEBI Settles NSE Co-Location Case for Rs 1,491 Crore

SEBI has agreed to settle its co-location and dark fibre case against the National Stock Exchange for Rs 1,491 crore, ending one of India's longest-running market regulatory disputes. The settlement clears the primary regulatory obstacle that had blocked NSE's long-anticipated stock market listing.

Cult.Fit Files IPO Papers to Raise Rs 950 Crore

Cult.Fit has filed draft IPO papers with SEBI to raise Rs 950 crore through a fresh share issue, with existing investors including Temasek and Tata Digital also partially exiting via an offer for sale.

Cult.fit Files IPO Papers for Rs 950 Cr Issue

Cult.fit has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a Rs 950 crore fresh issue and an OFS of 17.86 crore shares by existing investors. The company, last valued at Rs 12,600 crore, plans to use proceeds mainly for lease payments, debt repayment, and marketing.

Jio Platforms Files DRHP for India's Biggest IPO

Jio Platforms has filed its DRHP for what could be India's largest IPO, structured entirely as a fresh issue with no stake sale by existing shareholders. The listing could unlock significant value in Reliance Industries shares and reset India's IPO size record.

Why Jio Is More Than A Telecom IPO

Reliance Jio has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO that could raise Rs 37,700 crore and value the company at Rs 11 to 12 lakh crore, potentially making it India's largest-ever public offering.

SEBI Proposes Unified Ad Code, Finfluencers as Celebrities

SEBI released a consultation paper on June 23, 2026, proposing a Common Advertisement Code that drops prior approval for most financial ads, classifies finfluencers with over 5 lakh followers and AI avatars as celebrities, and bans dark patterns across securities advertising.

Jio IPO Filing Flags Child Safety Rules as Revenue Risk

Jio Platforms flagged child social media restrictions as a revenue risk in its June 2026 IPO filing with SEBI, citing lower data consumption. The filing omits that telecom-routed age verification could also generate per-check fees for operators like Jio.

PAN Bottleneck Blocks 20 New FPIs From Trading

At least 20 newly registered foreign portfolio investors have been unable to open trading accounts in India for about a month after changes to the Common Application Form and PAN application process created a gap that blocks account activation.

SEBI Proposes 66-Day Cap on Open Market Buybacks

SEBI has proposed a 66-working-day cap on open market buybacks, a freeze on promoter share sales during buyback periods, and optional merchant banker appointments. The rules aim to close conflict-of-interest gaps and add timeline discipline to India's most-used share repurchase route.

Zepto Gets Sebi IPO Nod, Eyes Rs 9,000 Crore Issue

Zepto has received Sebi's approval for its IPO and plans to file an updated draft prospectus within two months. The quick commerce firm is targeting an issue size of Rs 8,000, 9,000 crore, with the offering expected to be primarily a fresh share issuance.

Sebi Clears Zepto's Rs 12,000 Crore IPO

Sebi has approved Zepto's IPO, clearing the way for a Rs 12,000 crore public listing expected in 2026. The approval marks a key regulatory milestone for the quick commerce startup as it competes with Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart.

Zepto Gets SEBI Nod for $1.2 Billion IPO

Quick-commerce startup Zepto has received SEBI approval for its IPO and is expected to raise $1.2 billion. The company must file an updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus within six to eight weeks before the listing can proceed.

SEBI Cuts Social Impact Fund Entry To Rs 1,000

SEBI has reduced the minimum investment in Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments under Social Impact Funds from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 1,000, aligning the threshold with existing individual investor rules. The cut opens a socially-focused investment category to a much wider retail audience.

SEBI Targets Simpler Rules, Tech-Driven Market Oversight

SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has outlined a plan to simplify regulations and use technology more heavily to oversee India's growing markets. He flagged rising retail investor participation and global risks as key pressures on the current framework. The move could cut compliance costs for market participants while

Sitharaman Warns SEBI on AI Cyber Threats

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has warned SEBI that AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfake investment frauds pose serious risks to market stability. A single breach, she said, could disrupt markets nationwide. SEBI may now face pressure to update cybersecurity rules for exchanges and brokers.

NSE Gets SEBI Approval for Coal Exchange Investment

NSE has received SEBI approval to invest in a proposed coal exchange, moving the project into its next regulatory phase. The exchange requires a separate licence from the Coal Controller Organisation, which NSE is now expected to pursue. A functional coal exchange could improve price transparency for industrial coal

Sebi Approves Avaada Electro, Grand Housing IPOs

Sebi has approved IPOs for four companies, including Avaada Electro, the solar PV manufacturing unit of Brookfield-backed Avaada Group, after clearing its confidential DRHP filed in October 2025. Chennai-based Grand Housing will run an entirely offer-for-sale IPO, directing proceeds to its promoter rather than the

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Sebi agrees to settle all NSE cases, clears way for mega IPO

SEBI has settled all pending regulatory cases against the National Stock Exchange, clearing the path for NSE's long-delayed IPO. The exchange plans to raise over Rs 26,000 crore this year, with the settlement cost already accounted for in its financials.

28d ago · 3 min · Markets

Why Jio Is More Than A Telecom IPO

Reliance Jio has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO that could raise Rs 37,700 crore and value the company at Rs 11 to 12 lakh crore, potentially making it India's largest-ever public offering.

2mo ago · 4 min · Markets

No PANs issued to FPIs for a month, onboarding hit

At least 20 newly registered foreign portfolio investors have been unable to open trading accounts in India for about a month after changes to the Common Application Form and PAN application process created a gap that blocks account activation.

3mo ago · 3 min · Markets

SEBI proposes tighter framework for open market buybacks, eases compliance norms

SEBI has proposed a 66-working-day cap on open market buybacks, a freeze on promoter share sales during buyback periods, and optional merchant banker appointments. The rules aim to close conflict-of-interest gaps and add timeline discipline to India's most-used share repurchase route.

3mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

'Be Extremely Vigilant': FM Sitharaman Cautions SEBI Against AI-Led Cyber Attacks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has warned SEBI that AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfake investment frauds pose serious risks to market stability. A single breach, she said, could disrupt markets nationwide. SEBI may now face pressure to update cybersecurity rules for exchanges and brokers.

4mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

NSE gets SEBI nod to invest in proposed coal exchange

NSE has received SEBI approval to invest in a proposed coal exchange, moving the project into its next regulatory phase. The exchange requires a separate licence from the Coal Controller Organisation, which NSE is now expected to pursue. A functional coal exchange could improve price transparency for industrial coal

4mo ago · 1 min · Markets

Sebi clears IPOs of Avaada, Grand Housing & 2 others

Sebi has approved IPOs for four companies, including Avaada Electro, the solar PV manufacturing unit of Brookfield-backed Avaada Group, after clearing its confidential DRHP filed in October 2025. Chennai-based Grand Housing will run an entirely offer-for-sale IPO, directing proceeds to its promoter rather than the

4mo ago · 1 min · Markets