U K Sinha

New delisting norms will incentivise promoters: Sinha

Delisting would be considered successful only if at least 25 percent of the public shareholders participated in the reverse book building process, as per the new norms of Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Nov 22, 2014, 16:05 PM IST

New listing, de-listing regulations next month: Sebi

The capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it will come out with new listing and delisting guidelines next month, revamping the existing listing agreements, and made it clear that corporates would have to adhere to it.

Oct 08, 2014, 21:03 PM IST

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 to float discussion paper on reducing FPO time line

To elicit views from diverse stakeholders, capital market regulator Sebi will come out with a discussion paper on reducing the time line for follow-on public offers.

Sep 17, 2014, 15:43 PM IST

Sebi working on guidelines to check wilful defaulters: Sinha

Sebi is working on guidelines to deal with wilful defaulters but there is no restriction at present on such entities from raising funds from the capital market, according to the regulator's chief U K Sinha.

Sep 17, 2014, 14:05 PM IST

Major offences, repeat violations can't be settled: SEBI

As SEBI tightens its noose on those violating securities laws and defrauding investors, Chairman U K Sinha has warned that repeat offenders and those indulging in major offences like insider trading can't seek settlement of their cases by paying some charges.

Sep 14, 2014, 18:33 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

Sebi finalises REIT, InvIT norms; addresses industry concerns

Along with foreign investors, domestic institutions like insurers, pension funds and provident funds would also be allowed to invest in these trusts.

Aug 05, 2014, 19:08 PM IST

SEBI chief U K Sinha meets Arun Jaitley

Chairman of Capital market regulator SEBI, U K Sinha, on Thursday held discussions with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, days ahead of the Union Budget.

Jul 03, 2014, 18:28 PM IST

SEBI plans new norms for municipal bonds

Besides the US, other countries with a developed muni bond market include Canada and Russia.

Jun 22, 2014, 12:19 PM IST

Sebi pitches for tax benefits on REITs, infrastructure bonds

To give a boost to capital markets, regulator Sebi has asked the government to provide clarity on tax benefits for new products like REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), as also for Infrastructure Investment Trusts and for debt securities.

Jun 21, 2014, 12:52 PM IST

Sebi hopes anti-ponzi ordinance would become a law soon

Armed with powers given through an ordinance to take on investment frauds, Sebi chairman U K Sinha today said he hopes it would soon become a permanent law to ensure continued clampdown against illegal investment schemes.

Jun 21, 2014, 12:13 PM IST