SEBI clears 3 IPOs; total approvals reach 17 this year
Markets regulator SEBI has in the past one week approved Initial Public Offerings of three companies that have plan to raise at least Rs 1,000 crore for business expansion and meeting working capital requirements.
Jun 08, 2015, 21:55 PM IST
SEBI ropes in Narayana Murthy to head panel on start-ups
As it prepares a new regulatory framework for startups and alternative investments, regulator SEBI Thursday set up an 18-member panel headed by IT czar N R Narayana Murthy to advise on policy matters in this regard.
May 21, 2015, 22:52 PM IST
SEBI seeks clarification from 5 cos on IPO plans
Capital markets regulator SEBI has sought clarification from merchant bankers of five firms including Amar Ujala Publications and Dilip Buildcon regarding their proposed initial public offers (IPOs).
May 19, 2015, 17:14 PM IST
Disclose securities held by promoters, directors: SEBI to cos
To check insider trading menace, market regulator SEBI Monday asked listed companies to disclose details of securities held by promoters, directors, key management personnel and their relatives and other connected persons, before and after assuming such roles.
May 11, 2015, 21:06 PM IST
Firms garner Rs 2 lakh crore in illicit funds; watchdogs up vigil
As many as 500 cases have come under the scanner of revenue intelligence agencies and capital markets regulator SEBI for raising a whopping Rs 2 lakh crore illegally in the guise of non-convertible debentures and private placements.
May 03, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
SEBI makes fresh bid to find Sahara investors for refunds
Making a fresh bid to locate Sahara investors eligible for refunds, capital markets regulator SEBI has asked the bondholders of two Sahara firms to submit their claims along with the proof of investments.
May 03, 2015, 13:06 PM IST
SEBI bars IFSL, 50 others from securities markets for 2 years
Regulator SEBI Tuesday barred IFSL Limited and 50 other entities from the securities markets for two years for alleged fraudulent trading.
Apr 28, 2015, 21:48 PM IST
SEBI warns companies against fraudulent NCD, NPS issues
Concerned over a large number of unlisted firms fraudulently raising money from public, market regulator SEBI Thursday warned such companies and their directors of "stringent action" and asked investors not to be lured by their schemes.
Apr 23, 2015, 18:14 PM IST
SEBI asks staff to declare assets, liabilities
To improve transparency, capital market regulator SEBI Tuesday asked all its employees to declare all their assets and liabilities to comply with the Lokpal Act.
Apr 21, 2015, 23:19 PM IST
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
