Capital Markets

Sebi orders pass muster; dismissals at Tribunal rise sharply

Reflecting a record-high success rate for orders passed by Sebi in various cases, the number of appeals against these directions have almost doubled at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) while the count of pleas allowed by SAT halved during the last fiscal.

Oct 07, 2014, 15:16 PM IST

Sebi penalises 10 firms, bars another from capital markets

Stepping up action against entities for alleged inadequacy in their investor redressal mechanism, Sebi has penalised 10 companies to the tune of nearly Rs 39 lakh besides barring one firm from the capital markets.

Sep 23, 2014, 16:17 PM IST

Ponzi menace: SEBI wants states to put frontline checks

As illicit money-pooling schemes sprout across nooks and corners of the country, SEBI has asked state governments to put in place the first line of defence against such activities and provide 'early warning systems' for cases requiring action by the capital markets regulator.

Sep 14, 2014, 19:46 PM IST

Insider trading: SEBI extends market ban on 4 entities by 5 years

SEBI on Monday extended capital markets ban imposed on four entities by five years for their failure to disgorge an amount within the stipulated time as ordered by the regulator in a case related to insider trading.

Sep 08, 2014, 21:38 PM IST

Sebi to India Inc: No compromise on good governance norms

Unperturbed by intense lobbying by industry, capital markets regulator Sebi has said that listed companies must follow higher corporate governance standards and there will be no dilution to the new norms kicking in from next month.

Sep 01, 2014, 19:40 PM IST

New powers to fast-track prosecution, refunds: Sebi chief

Armed with new powers to clamp down on illegal money-pooling schemes and other defaults, Sebi on Thursday said offenders can no longer ignore its orders and drag on the cases for years as the new law would fast-track action against them and ensure refund of money to investors.

Aug 28, 2014, 16:34 PM IST

PSU banks to hit market after Oct to raise capital: Sandhu

Government shareholding in various banks varies between 56.26 percent to 88.63 percent.

Jul 31, 2014, 18:24 PM IST

RBI suggests Sebi action against 'wilful' defaulters

Tightening the regulatory noose around wilful defaulters of bank loans, RBI has suggested to watchdog Sebi that such entities should be prevented from raising funds through capital markets.

Jul 29, 2014, 16:40 PM IST