Sumit Agrawal

Balancing act: Managing conflicts in regulatory roles is key for Sebi

In the realm of market regulation, managing conflict is the key to effective governance

Smoke, fire and fog: Looking beyond the haze of Hindenburg allegations

Rather than being ensnared by the specifics of individual allegations, our focus should be on safeguarding Sebi's integrity as an institution

Governance by disguised legislation

The tyranny of circulars must end to ensure democratic legitimacy of laws and ease of doing business

Streamlining the disciplinary process

There is a need for consistency in the adjudicating frameworks of Sebi and other market regulators to ensure fair financial market outcomes

The goose that laid the golden eggs

AT1 bonds have a cushion on both sides. They are affected only after either equity or debt has been impacted

An interim Sebi order must not be open-ended

Delayed justice is unfair to those who may ultimately be found not guilty, and also to those who may be found guilty

Standardising regulatory prescriptions

Realisation of statutory objectives in the securities market requires absolute clarity of statutory provisions