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Sebi allows MFs to invest in foreign funds with Indian securities exposure

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday allowed mutual funds (MFs) to invest in overseas mutual funds or unit trusts that invest a specific portion of their assets in Indian securities. This is subject to the total exposure to Indian securities by such overseas funds not exceeding 25 per cent of their net assets. The move is aimed at facilitating ease of investment in overseas MF/UTs, bringing transparency in the manner of investment, and enabling MFs to diversify their overseas investments, Sebi said in a circular. The new framework will come into force with immediate effect, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said. Also, MF schemes are required to ensure that all investors' contributions to an overseas MF/UT are combined into a single investment vehicle without any side vehicles. The corpus of an overseas MF/UT should be a blind pool with no segregated portfolios, ensuring all investors have equal and proportionate rights in the fund. "All investors in the overseas MF/U

Sebi warns investors against using unauthorised virtual trading platforms

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday cautioned investors against undertaking trading activities through virtual trading or gaming platforms and asked them to deal only through registered intermediaries. The advisory statement came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) noticed that some apps /web applications / platforms are offering virtual trading services or paper trading or fantasy games to the public based on stock price data of listed companies. Such activities are in violation of Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956 and Sebi Act, 1992 which are laws designed to protect investors, the regulator said. In a statement, Sebi reiterated that the public can invest and undertake trading activities in the securities markets only through/with registered intermediaries. "Participation in unauthorized schemes, including sharing of confidential and personal trading data, is at the investors' own risk, cost and consequences, as such schemes / platforms are not registere

SEBI New NAV Rules for SIP Investment

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Sebi's new rules for Securitisation explained: What Investors need to know

Sebi has proposed several measures to strengthen the securitization framework in India.

Sebi slaps Rs 50 lakh fine on Lulla for violating mkt norms in Eros matter

Capital markets regulator Sebi has slapped a fine of Rs 50 lakh on promoter and former MD of Eros International Media Sunil Arjan Lulla in a case related to the violation of regulatory norms. In June 2023, Sebi passed an interim order, wherein the regulator prohibited five entities, including Eros International and its Managing Director (MD) Sunil Lulla from securities markets in a case on the possible diversion of funds based on prima facie findings. The regulator also barred Sunil Lulla from holding the position of a director or a key managerial personnel in any listed company, including Eros or its subsidiaries or any Sebi-registered intermediary until further orders. Thereafter, Sunil Lulla appealed before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) against Sebi's interim order. However, the tribunal upheld the order of the regulator in August 2023. In October 2023, the regulator confirmed the ban against them. The markets watchdog observed that Sunil Lulla had failed to comply wi

Sebi proposes Rs 1 cr minimum investment, demat form for securitisation

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed a minimum ticket size or investment threshold of Rs 1 crore for the RBI-regulated originators and unregulated entities engaged in securitisation activities. The proposal also introduced limitations on the number of investors in private placements, allowing securitized debt instruments (SDIs) issued privately to be offered to a maximum of 200 investors. If this limit is exceeded, the issuance must be classified as a public issue. Public offers should remain open for a minimum of three days and a maximum of 10 days, with advertisement requirements aligned with Sebi's regulations for non-convertible securities. Additionally, the regulator has suggested that all securitized debt instruments should be issued and transferred exclusively in demat form. SDIs are financial products created by pooling together various types of debt -- such as loans, mortgages, or receivables -- and then selling them as securities to investors. This process, known as ...

Sebi proposes interest rate derivatives for hedging by REITs and InvITs

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed allowing Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to use interest rate derivatives for hedging risk. Also, the regulator has suggested approving locked-in units for REITs and InvITs to be transferred among sponsors and their groups, similar to rules for promoters in listed companies, to help sponsors manage their holdings without compromising "skin in the game". Additionally, Sebi has suggested permitting fixed deposits to be considered as cash equivalents when calculating leverage for REITs and InvITs, clarifying credit rating requirements for REIT and InvIT borrowings, and setting a timeline for filling vacancies on their boards and expanding the asset base for REITs and SM REITs. The regulator has also proposed to permit REITs to invest in liquid mutual funds. It has suggested measures to facilitate ease of doing business for REITs and InvITs, along with investors' .

UPL, promoter Jaidev Shroff pay Rs 20.2 cr to settle case with Sebi

Agrochemical company UPL (formerly United Phosphorus Ltd) and its promoter and Chairperson Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff have settled a case related to an alleged violation of regulatory norms with capital markets regulator Sebi after paying Rs 20.2 crore towards settlement charges. The settlement order came after the applicants -- UPL and Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff -- proposed to settle the instant proceeding through a settlement order "without admitting or denying the findings of fact and conclusions of law". "In terms of the settlement regulations, it is hereby ordered that the instant proceeding initiated against the applicants, vide show cause notice dated February 28, 2024, is disposed of," Sebi's Chief General Manager Anitha Anoop said in the order on October 30. Pursuant to receipt of an emailed query from a media outlet, Sebi undertook a suo-moto investigation in the affairs of certain companies, including UPL (Applicant No. 1) and its promoters to ascertain whether there was any ..

Brigade Hotel Ventures to go public with Rs 900 crore offering, files DRHP

Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brigade Enterprises, a real estate developer with a total market cap of over Rs 28,700 crore

Sebi looks to iron out new ERP framework for ease of doing business

Revision to allow ERPs to rate unlisted securities and exempt them from disclosing ESG ratings to stock exchanges

Sebi paper wants MFs to deploy NFO fund within 30 days of allotment

Regulator proposes that companies failing to meet deployment deadlines without seeking an extension be barred from launching new schemes

Sebi mulls steps to facilitate ease of doing biz for ESG Rating Providers

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed tweaking framework for ESG Rating Providers (ERPs), particularly for those using a subscriber-pays model, including an exemption from the requirement to disclose ESG ratings to stock exchanges. Additionally, the regulator has suggested that ERPs using a subscriber-pays model should share ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating reports with both subscribers and the rated issuer simultaneously. This policy should be publicly disclosed. ERPs should ensure that rated entities, their group companies, or associates cannot subscribe to their own ESG ratings, Sebi said in its consultation paper. These proposals are aimed at enhancing the clarity, transparency, and regulatory alignment of ESG ratings within Sebi's framework. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had introduced regulations for ERPs in July 2023, but ERPs have sought clarifications on certain provisions, particularly for those using a subscriber-pays model, and ...

Regulatory tweak fuels 70,000-fold rally in Eclid Investments' stock

The Mumbai-based company was part of a special price discovery exercise conducted by the stock exchange on Monday

Sebi sends Rs 154.5 cr worth notices to RHFL's promoter over fund diversion

Sebi on Wednesday sent demand notices to six entities, including Reliance Home Finance's promoter entity, asking them to pay Rs 154.50 crore for diversion of funds from the company. The regulator has warned these entities for attachment of assets and bank accounts if they fail to make the payment within 15 days. Those who have been sent notices are Crest Logistics and Engineers Pvt Ltd (Now Known as CLE Pvt Ltd), Reliance Unicorn Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Reliance Exchange next Ltd, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, Reliance Business Broadcast News Holdings Ltd and Reliance Cleangen Ltd. The demand notices came after these entities failed to pay the fine imposed on them by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in August. In six separate notices, the markets watchdog directed these six entities to pay Rs 25.75 crore each. This includes interest and recovery costs within 15 days. In the event of non-payment of dues, the market regulator will recover the amount by attaching an

Sebi proposes measures to promote ease of doing biz for Small, Medium REITs

To facilitate ease of doing business for Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs), markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed standardising disclosures in scheme offer documents and simplifying public issue processes for such schemes. Additionally, the regulator proposed to align SM REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) regulations with existing REIT norms. The proposals aim to simplify regulations, promote transparency, and improve ease of doing business for SM REITs. SM REITs were introduced in March 2024 to encourage smaller real estate investments and increase participation in the sector. These are similar to REITs but operate on a smaller scale with a minimum asset value of Rs 50 crore compared to Rs 500 crore for regular REITs. SM REITs can set up special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to manage assets and are required to invest 95 per cent of assets in completed, revenue-generating properties and distribute 95 per cent of net income to investors quarterly. In its consultation paper, Sebi

Market regulator Sebi mulls tweaks to mutual fund NFO filing process

Move to address concerns around AMCs losing first-mover advantage due to public disclosure

EFC REIT obtains Sebi registration to launch SM-REIT public issue

Co-working firm EFC (I) Ltd on Wednesday said its arm EFC REIT Pvt Ltd has obtained SEBI registration for launch of Small & Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM-REIT) public issue. According to a statement, the company through its wholly-owned step-down subsidiary EFC REIT has obtained SEBI registration for EMBERSTONE SM REIT as an SM REIT. On October 29, 2024, SEBI granted registration to EMBERSTONE SM REIT. Accordingly, EMBERSTONE SM REIT will be eligible to make an initial offer for units of its first scheme for an amount of up to Rs 500 crore. As an investment manager of EMBERSTONE SM REIT, EFC REIT Pvt Ltd will oversee investments raised through the initial offer and manage the acquisition and operation of commercial real estate assets in terms of the REIT regulations. This development will significantly expand the EFC Group's Assets Under Management (AUM) and its managed office space portfolio across the country, positioning the company for accelerated growth. EFC's ...

NSE Clearing pays Rs 27 cr to settle interoperability violation with Sebi

NSE Clearing Corporation Ltd (NCL) has settled a case related to alleged non-compliance with the provisions of the interoperability agreement with markets regulator Sebi, following a payment of Rs 27.13 crore. This came after the applicant proposed to settle the case through a settlement order "without admitting or denying the findings of fact and conclusions of law". The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) conducted an examination to check whether NSE Clearing Corporation Ltd under the interoperability framework was ensuring compliance with the regulatory norms and the provisions of the Interoperability Agreement. Following the examination, a Show Cause Notice (SCN) was served to NCL in November 2023. The notice alleged that the applicant failed to maintain sufficient Inter Clearing Corporation (Inter-CCP) collateral from Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL) and also allegedly failed to ensure compliance with provisions of the Inter-CCP agreement. After this, NCL filed

Eros case: Sebi fines 17 cos Rs 12 lakh each for not complying with summons

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday imposed penalties totalling Rs 2 crore on 17 entities for non-compliance with its investigation and failure to provide complete and timely information in the matter of Eros International Media Ltd. The regulator levied a fine of Rs 12 lakh each on the 17 entities and the amount needs to be paid within 45 days, according to Sebi's order. The matter revolves around alleged financial irregularities and mismanagement concerning agreements between Eros International Media Ltd. (EIML) and Spicy Entertainment & Media Ltd. (SEML), along with other related entities. The regulator sought detailed information regarding shareholders and directors of SEML since its incorporation; agreements and transactions between EIML and SEML, including ledgers, bank statements and tax filings, details of co-produced movies and reasons for incomplete or terminated projects and information on payments and refunds between the two companies. In its order, Sebi noted repeated ..

NTPC share gains 3% as Sebi okays NTPC Green Energy's Rs 10,000-cr IPO

The rise in NTPC share price came after the market regulator Securities and Exchnage Board of India (Sebi) approved NTPC Green Energy's initial public offering (IPO)