Is Sebi’s new asset class a game-changer for Indian investors?

Is Sebi’s new asset class a game-changer for Indian investors?

If you’ve been investing in India for a while, you’re probably familiar with the most common choices: mutual funds, fixed deposits, or if you have a lot more money, Portfolio Management Services (PMS). But what if you’re stuck somewhere in between—wanting more sophisticated options than mutual funds but not quite ready to jump into the … Read more

Sebi chief Buch hopes corp bond mkt grows as rapidly as equities

Sebi chief Buch hopes corp bond mkt grows as rapidly as equities

Mumbai: Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Thursday said the market regulator hopes technology advancements and transparency will help the corporate bond market grow as rapidly as the equities segment. Addressing the annual general meeting of mutual fund industry lobby grouping Amfi here, Buch said the primary market activity on corporate bonds is healthy with … Read more

Why is SEBI’s credibility under a cloud? | Explained

Why is SEBI’s credibility under a cloud? | Explained

The headquarters of the Securities and Exchange Board of India in Mumbai on April 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: Over a year and a half after U.S.-based Hindenburg Research alleged corporate malfeasance, stock price manipulation and breach of minimum public shareholding norms against the Adani Group of companies, the firm … Read more

Hindenburg claims Sebi chief Madhabi Buch had stake in offshore entities linked to Adani

Hindenburg claims Sebi chief Madhabi Buch had stake in offshore entities linked to Adani

A year-and-a-half after alleging that billionaire Gautam Adani was running the “largest con in corporate history”, Hindenburg Research on Saturday made yet another big allegation on the Adani issue by claiming that Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch had stakes in offshore funds linked to the conglomerate. “The current SEBI Chairperson and her husband, Dhaval Buch, … Read more

Rising F&O trade becomes macro issue now, household savings going into speculation: Sebi chief

Rising F&O trade becomes macro issue now, household savings going into speculation: Sebi chief

Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Friday said the capital markets regulator is “compelled” to warn against speculative bets in the futures and options (F&O) segment because it has become a “macro issue”, affecting the broader economy now. Household financial savings are going into the speculative bets, belying the expectations of being used for capital … Read more

This isn’t Hotel California! Sebi’s new delisting rules signals maturity of Indian equity market

This isn’t Hotel California! Sebi’s new delisting rules signals maturity of Indian equity market

“Why should we say that once you are listed you can never leave. This isn’t Hotel California. This is a rich, vibrant market. We welcome people, but if for some reason they need to exit, they must be able to” Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said this week. And why shouldn’t we all agree with … Read more

TMC MP asks Sebi to investigate stock market manipulation through exit polls

TMC MP asks Sebi to investigate stock market manipulation through exit polls

Mumbai: TMC MP Saket Gokhale has asked securities market regulator Sebi to investigate the June 3 stock market manipulation triggered by election exit polls. In a letter to Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, Gokhale said multiple exit polls predicted a landslide win for the BJP. But, one exit poll predicted “extremely strange” and “inflated seat … Read more

Mutual fund SIPs for Rs 250 per month? Here's what Sebi chief Madhabi Buch says

Mutual fund SIPs for Rs 250 per month? Here's what Sebi chief Madhabi Buch says

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch has informed that the capital markets regulator is working in tandem with mutual fund houses to bring down the minimum investment requirement under the systematic investment plans (SIPs). Madhabi Puri said that she asked some of the mutual fund houses whether an SIP of … Read more

Amid IPO fever, Sebi chief says will look into high valuations of public offers

Amid IPO fever, Sebi chief says will look into high valuations of public offers

Amid a flurry of activity in the primary market, Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch said the regulator will address the issue of exorbitant valuation of initial public offerings Addressing the media after a board meeting that finalised key decisions, Buch said in the wake of the high pricing of IPOs, retail investors will be better … Read more

Sebi to complete investigation into Zee Entertainment case within 8 months

Sebi to complete investigation into Zee Entertainment case within 8 months

MUMBAI – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will complete its investigation into the case pertaining to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd owners Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka within 8 months, Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said in a revised order. Until the investigation is complete, Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka will not hold any … Read more