SEBI, BSE officials get temporary relief as Bombay HC stays FIR registration

SEBI, BSE officials get temporary relief as Bombay HC stays FIR registration

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Anti-Curruption Bureau (ACB) of the state police, not to take any action until further order in an order passed by the lower court to register a first information report (FIR) against the former regulatory chief Madhabi Puri Buch, three current whole-time members at the watchdog, and … Read more

Chhoti SIP, Tarun Yojana, MITRA: AMFI floats three new initiatives to make MF investment accessible

Chhoti SIP, Tarun Yojana, MITRA: AMFI floats three new initiatives to make MF investment accessible

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has introduced Chhoti SIP, Tarun Yojana, and MITRA as part of their efforts to promote financial inclusion, increase investor awareness, and facilitate the retrieval of lost investments. These initiatives support SEBI and AMFI’s initiatives to make mutual fund investments more accessible to a wider range of individuals … Read more

Correction in small, midcaps: No need for statement, says Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch

Correction in small, midcaps: No need for statement, says Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch stated on Friday that there is “no need” for the regulatory body to issue a statement regarding the recent significant corrections observed in small and midcap stocks. Reflecting on her remarks from March last year concerning elevated valuations in these segments, Buch noted that … Read more

Crorepati goals: Rs 10,000 in this fund in 1993 would have given you Rs 5.80 crore; check details

Crorepati goals: Rs 10,000 in this fund in 1993 would have given you Rs 5.80 crore; check details

During a period of heightened concern among investors regarding the fluctuating Indian equity market, numerous experts are recommending continued investment in SIPs for long-term wealth accumulation and crorepati goals. According to Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, there is no better time than the present to consider investing in SIPs.  Buch, … Read more

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