Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lowers Investment Threshold for InvITs and REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

The minimum investment size for InvITs and REITs has been reduced, making these instruments more accessible to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

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SEBI Issues New Rules to Streamline Angel Fund Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The revised framework mandates fundraising only from accredited investors, capping single-company investments at INR 250 million and requires stricter audits.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Court Orders SEBI to Explain Withheld Documents in Jane Street Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The SAT has asked SEBI to explain why it cannot share more records with Jane Street, and to pause hearings with the firm until November.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Introduces New Co-Investment Framework for AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

SEBI will allow Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds to create in-house co-investment schemes for accredited investors.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NCDEX Raises $88m Ahead of Equity Launch

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The fundraising comes as SEBI tightens oversight of India’s derivatives market, with NCDEX betting that its rural trading base can help expand participation in equities.