U K Sinha

Sebi chief rues lack of IPO proposals from East

Sebi Chairman U K Sinha today said many companies have approached the regulator with IPO plans, but rued the absence of any such proposal from the Eastern region including in the startup space.

Jul 23, 2015, 15:59 PM IST

BSE lays down new norms for bidding in OFS segment

Leading stock exchange BSE has issued a new set of guidelines for bidding in the Offer for Sale segment, that requires companies to disclose their OFS plans two banking days in advance.

Jul 03, 2015, 16:16 PM IST

Companies need to disclose OFS plans 2 banking days in advance: Sebi

Market regulator Sebi on Friday asked companies to disclose their Offer-for-Sale (OFS) plans two banking days in advance, a move that may help in the government's disinvestment drive but could lead to most such offers taking place on Mondays.

Jun 26, 2015, 20:04 PM IST

Sebi approves new norms for re-classification of promoters

To bolster corporate governance at listed companies, Sebi on Tuesday cleared a new set of norms for re-classification of promoters, whereby an outgoing promoter would have to forego control and all special rights and dilute stake to 10 percent to become a public investor.

Jun 23, 2015, 20:32 PM IST

Sebi streamlines IPO norms; halves listing time to six days

To help investors and companies in IPOs, Sebi on Tuesday halved the listing time to six days from the date of the public offer and also allowed a larger number of firms to tap the "fast-track" route for raising funds.

Jun 23, 2015, 18:34 PM IST

Sebi Board may finalise detailed e-IPO norms this month

Under the new norms, investors may also get SMS/e-mail alert for allotment under the IPO, similar to alerts being sent to investors for secondary market transactions.

Jun 14, 2015, 15:07 PM IST

Right disclosures must for listed companies: Sebi chief

"But there is one element in the minds of many people that whatever we hear from the company, including the results they announce. The question that comes in the mind of the investor is are these announcements by the companies reliable? Can investors trust them?

Jun 07, 2015, 16:13 PM IST

SEBI not to revisit 25% public holding shares norm in listed companies

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman U K Sinha on Wednesday ruled out revisiting the existing norm for 25 percent public holding of shares in the listed companies, including the PSUs, and said that such a step will be a retrograde one.

Apr 02, 2015, 00:06 AM IST

After Sebi barb, listed cos begin appointing women directors

Within days of regulator Sebi's barb, listed companies have begun running from pillar to post to appoint women directors on their respective boards with at least 50 such appointments being made Tuesday itself.

Mar 24, 2015, 20:05 PM IST

Sebi concerned over large commissions paid to MF distributors

Sebi on Friday expressed concern over the disproportionately large amount of commission paid to mutual fund distributors, but the market regulator said it would be good if the industry puts a cap on the upfront fee.

Mar 20, 2015, 14:41 PM IST

Sebi says procedural aspects of FMC merger being worked out

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday said the proposed merger of commodities watchdog FMC with it is on track and it is coordinating with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to ensure a smooth transition.

Mar 20, 2015, 14:28 PM IST

Hopeful of REITs making it big, says Sebi chief U K Sinha

Striking a positive note, Sinha said REITs took a long time even in the US to take off in a big way and the growth started only after 5-6 years.

Mar 20, 2015, 11:31 AM IST

Next Sebi board meet to resolve pricing part of recast-hit companies

The RBI move to allow banks to raise stake in troubled firms to 30 percent by converting their debt into equities has moved a step closer with Sebi on Friday saying its board will take a call on the matter in next meeting.

Feb 20, 2015, 20:57 PM IST

Sebi warns of stern action if stolen government information used in markets

There have been reports that these leaked documents could also have been used for trading in the stock markets, although there are no official words on this.

Feb 20, 2015, 19:10 PM IST

Financial sector accounts for bulk of corporate bond issuances

With 'Make in India' becoming a major thrust area for the Government, Sebi chairman U K Sinha on Wednesday said financial sector accounts for the bulk of money raised through issue of corporate bonds while indicating that the manufacturing sector was getting left out.

Jan 21, 2015, 16:31 PM IST