SEBI REGULATIONS
Sebi bars Trafiksol ITS, its promoters from securities market for 1 year; slaps Rs 1.05 cr fine
Sebi has taken decisive action against Trafiksol and its promoters, imposing a one-year ban from the securities market. The company and its directors face penalties totaling Rs 1.05 crore after being found in serious breach of regulations concerning financial disclosures and the allocation of IPO funds. The decision comes in light of complaints regarding Trafiksol's SME IPO, which was significantly oversubscribed at a rate of 345.
Jio Platform gets Sebi's nod for Rs 37,000 crore IPO
Jio Platforms has gained Sebi's green light for its anticipated initial public offering, which is projected to garner between $3.5 and $4 billion. This marks Reliance Industries' first IPO in almost 20 years. The firm intends to issue new equity shares, albeit only representing a minor equity stake. A portion of the raised funds will help in offsetting loans for Reliance Jio Infocomm.
No room for CASual volatility
The recent Closing Auction Session has led to dramatic swings in the market, resulting in major losses for investors. While the intention behind the new system was to enhance mutual fund assessments, it has instead spiraled into chaos. Regulators have taken action against those found manipulating the session and acknowledged systemic flaws, emphasizing the need for a robust securities lending framework to stabilize future sessions.
Sebi bars Trafiksol ITS, promoters for 1 year for misleading IPO disclosures
Sebi has banned Trafiksol and its promoters from the securities market for one year. Monetary penalties were also imposed on the company and its two promoters. The regulator found misleading financial disclosures and inflated revenue figures in the company's IPO documents. Sebi also noted concealment of material facts and submission of false information regarding Oasis Corpcare. The IPO was unwound after Sebi directed Trafiksol to refund investors and cancel shares.
CAS chaos: How did Sensex crash 2,000 points in 6 minutes while Nifty stayed stable on monthly expiry?
Sensex plunged over 2,000 points during Thursday’s closing auction session before recovering some losses, while Nifty remained comparatively stable. Market experts attributed the sharp divergence largely to thin trading volumes on BSE. The episode has renewed scrutiny of the new CAS mechanism, particularly around monthly expiry and its impact on price discovery.
Sebi proposes easing merchant banker rule for select debt issuers
Sebi has put forward a proposal to exempt certain listed companies from the requirement to appoint merchant bankers. This initiative is designed to lower the costs related to issuing small-value debt private placements. To qualify, issuers must meet particular standards, including being regulated and listed for over a year, possessing a robust credit rating, and having no recent defaults. This aims to promote more frequent small-value debt offerings.
Close to clearing NSE IPO: Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey
NSE's valuation in the unlisted market is around ₹5 lakh crore, potentially catapulting it to India's top-ten market capitalization leader-board on listing, based on current prices.
Sebi proposes merchant banker exemption for small-value private debt issues
Sebi has proposed waiving mandatory merchant banker appointments for eligible listed issuers raising small-value debt privately. The move aims to cut costs and delays, while safeguards would restrict exemptions to regulated companies issuing senior secured debt rated AA- or higher.
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey clarifies on CAS changes after big Sensex expiry-day swing
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator has no plans to change the Closing Auction Session despite sharp expiry-day swings. Sebi expects participation and understanding to improve, while monitoring liquidity concerns and alleged manipulation. NSE IPO approval is also nearing.
Calcutta Stock Exchange seeks Sebi nod for trading comeback
The 118-year-old Calcutta Stock Exchange is seeking Sebi guidance on reviving equity trading through interoperability or a new clearing corporation. The bourse is evaluating regulatory compliance options, with interoperability via NSE or BSE potentially offering a faster route.
Sebi proposes scrapping merchant banker requirement rule for small-ticket debt via private placement
Sebi has put forth a proposal to exempt small-value debt issuances from the requirement of appointing merchant bankers. This initiative is designed to lower compliance costs and foster market growth for listed companies. To qualify, issuers must be regulated and have been listed for a minimum of one year, along with providing an auditor’s certificate to confirm no recent defaults.
BSE, NSE impose over Rs 59 lakh penalty on NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-compliance
The BSE and NSE have imposed financial penalties exceeding Rs 59 lakh on three public sector power companies: NTPC, REC, and SJVN. The fines are due to violations related to board composition listing regulations. In their defense, the companies argue that the appointment of directors falls under presidential powers. They are currently seeking waivers for these penalties.
IPO fund diversion: Sebi bars Varanium Cloud, promoter for 7 years from markets
Sebi has barred Varanium Cloud and promoter Harshawardhan Sabale from the securities market for seven years, citing misleading disclosures, inflated financials and diversion of IPO and rights issue funds. The regulator ordered recovery of diverted money and disgorgement of unlawful gains.
Sebi drops Rs 3,912 crore probe against Max Financial, Axis Bank over disclosure lapses
Sebi has dropped proceedings against Max Financial and its associates. Allegations of disclosure lapses and a fraudulent scheme were not proven. The market regulator cleared Max Financial founder Analjit Singh and executives. Sebi investigated transactions between Max Financial, Max Life, and Axis entities. The regulator found no evidence of a fraudulent scheme benefiting Axis.
Sebi drops proceedings against Max Financial, Axis Bank in Max Life deal case
Sebi dropped proceedings against Max Financial and Axis entities. Allegations of disclosure lapses and fraud were not established by the regulator. The case involved transactions between Max Financial, Max Life, and Axis Bank. Sebi found no evidence of a fraudulent scheme to defraud shareholders. Proceedings were based on investigations from FY10 to FY22.
Sebi introduces IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions: Here's what you need to know
SEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions to strengthen critical systems, cybersecurity and operational continuity. The 100-point framework will assess nine parameters twice yearly, with early-warning mechanisms and real-time monitoring required by February 2027.
Sebi turns down Adani-linked FPIs' settlement applications
The regulator communicated its decision to the FPIs' representatives last week, the people said, reviving a case that dates back to October 2020, when Sebi's surveillance systems first flagged the unusual concentration of their holdings. Sebi's investigation had flagged 13 FPIs. They subsequently sought to settle the case.
Sebi proposes tighter curbs on promotional claims by online bond platforms
Sebi is tightening the reins on advertising practices for online bond platforms, aiming to protect investors from hasty decisions. New rules mandate that promotional content provides standardized information about specific securities. Terms such as 'fixed returns' must be accompanied by explicit risk disclaimers, while ambiguous claims like 'high yield' will also be subject to regulatory restrictions.
Sebi cancels registration of 15 investment advisers for non-payment of renewal fees
In a decisive action on Friday, Sebi announced the cancellation of registration certificates for fifteen investment advisers who neglected to pay their required renewal fees on time. Despite issuing notices in June, the advisers did not respond, leading to the termination of their registrations. It is essential to note that this cancellation does not free them from previous duties and financial responsibilities they owe.
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