SEBI seeks clarification on IPOs of six firms
Capital markets regulator SEBI has sought clarification from merchant bankers of six companies, including AGS Transact Technologies and Manpasand Beverages, regarding their proposed initial public offers.
Apr 21, 2015, 18:07 PM IST
M&A deals: SEBI mulls 'bright line' rules to define control
In a major step towards bringing greater regulatory clarity for M&A deals, SEBI plans to put in place new guidelines to define 'bright lines' identifying the change of control in such transactions.
Apr 19, 2015, 18:23 PM IST
Sebi ups crackdown on money-pooling frauds; 92 firms face axe
Sebi's crackdown on illegal money pooling activities seems to be gaining momentum as the regulator has taken strict action against 92 firms so far in 2015 for fraudulently raising over Rs 2,000 crore from public.
Apr 19, 2015, 12:24 PM IST
'Mindset change will help ensure effective board evaluation'
To ensure that the process of evaluating the performance of directors at companies is effective, there is a need for a "mindset" change, a senior Sebi official said Saturday.
Apr 18, 2015, 15:16 PM IST
NCDs lose ground, funds at 6-year low in FY15
Fund raising through retail issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) came in at Rs 9,422 crore for 2014-15, a 6-year low.
Apr 16, 2015, 18:08 PM IST
DLF gets interim reprieve from SEBI's Rs 26 cr penalty order
Slapped with a Rs 26 crore fine by SEBI, realty giant DLF Wednesday said the markets regulator will not enforce payment of the penalty till the pendency of the company's appeal against the order.
Apr 15, 2015, 21:16 PM IST
SEBI moves US court with $12 mn claim on Sahara jet sale
In a new twist to the high profile SEBI-Sahara case, the Indian capital markets regulator has approached a US court with a USD 12-million claim on proceeds from sale of a corporate jet owned by a Sahara Group firm.
Apr 12, 2015, 18:47 PM IST
SEBI to raise headcount; to hire officers from tax depts
To beef up its surveillance and enforcement teams, capital markets regulator SEBI has decided to hire 50 officers this year, including on deputation from tax departments and other government institutions.
Apr 12, 2015, 16:04 PM IST
SEBI to strengthen enforcement mechanism, reduce delays
For fast-track clampdown on erring firms, markets watchdog SEBI has decided to lay out strict timelines for completion of actions and create a central database of monitoring systems in the current fiscal.
Apr 09, 2015, 18:39 PM IST
SEBI bars 3 entities for fraudulent high-return schemes
Sebi Wednesday barred Sri Ganesh Stocks and Shares and two individuals from securities market and prohibited them from mobilising funds, as they were allegedly offering unregistered portfolio management services promising high returns.
Apr 08, 2015, 21:53 PM IST
SEBI ups limit for currency derivatives trades to $15 mn
Capital market regulator Sebi Wednesday raised the transaction limit in exchange traded currency derivatives to USD 15 million, from USD 10 million previously, for both foreign and domestic investors without having any underlying exposure.
Apr 08, 2015, 19:48 PM IST
Sebi to prepare new guidelines for start-up IPOs in 3-4 months
Sinha, in an interaction with reporters, also said SEBI was in talks with the Reserve Bank of India about a new policy for wilful defaulters.
Mar 20, 2015, 12:36 PM IST
SEBI bars 8 firms from raising public funds
Clamping down on illegal money pooling activities, capital markets regulator SEBI Thursday barred eight companies including URO Group firms from raising funds from the public with immediate effect.
Mar 19, 2015, 19:35 PM IST
SEBI reiterates directions against Seashore Securities
SEBI Wednesday confirmed the directions passed by it last year against Seashore Securities as well as its promoters and directors in a case related to illicit money pooling activities.
Mar 18, 2015, 23:02 PM IST
E-commerce firms lobby with SEBI to get IPO relaxation
To tap capital markets to raise funds, a number of e-commerce companies including start-ups are lobbying hard with SEBI to seek relaxation in IPO norms, but regulator is firm on measures to safeguard investors.
Mar 18, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
SEBI mulls strategy-based derivative contracts
In a big leap for capital markets in India, regulator SEBI is looking into the possibility of allowing strategy-based derivative trading--a move that may help bring in various new products in this segment.
Mar 18, 2015, 18:29 PM IST
SEBI bars 2 cos from raising money from public
Continuing its crackdown on illicit money-pooling schemes, capital markets regulator SEBI Tuesday barred Cell Industries and Shri Ram Real Estate & Business Solution from mobilising funds from public "with immediate effect".
Mar 17, 2015, 19:19 PM IST
Leakgate: SEBI expands probe to check insider trades
As a probe continues into alleged leak and sale of secret government documents, regulator SEBI is looking into suspected use of such information for 'insider trading' in stocks through a nexus between CAs, brokers and market operators.
Mar 17, 2015, 17:58 PM IST
SAT quashes SEBI ban on DLF with majority order
In a major relief for DLF, the Securities Appellate Tribunal Friday passed a 'majority order' quashing the three-year market ban imposed on the realty giant by regulator SEBI, even as the Presiding Officer dissented.
Mar 13, 2015, 13:14 PM IST
SEBI confirms restrictions on MCX Biz Solutions
Restrictions on MCX Biz Solutions, including debarment from the capital markets, will remain in place, regulator SEBI Friday said in a case related to duping of investors through false documents.
Feb 27, 2015, 21:11 PM IST