Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Mutual Fund Categorisation Rules, Caps Portfolio Overlap

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

SEBI has capped portfolio overlap, introduced life-cycle funds, and scrapped solution-oriented schemes to reduce duplication and enhance investor clarity.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Use of Domestic Benchmarks for Gold, Silver ETF Valuation

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2026

The move, effective April 2026, replaces the London benchmark to better reflect local market conditions and improve transparency for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Additional Disclosures on Social Media by Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2026

Regulated entities required to clearly identify their SEBI registration details on social media to help investors distinguish licensed players from unregistered actors online.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Plans Overhaul of Rules for Portfolio Management Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

SEBI plans to update the PMS framework by June 2026 to encourage stronger internal controls, more disciplined risk management, and investor-focused practices.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI’s Lending Curbs on Bank Funding to Hit Trading Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The RBI’s norms on bank funding for capital market activities are expected to squeeze trading firms, with smaller brokerages seen as most vulnerable.

Securities / Derivatives

India: AIBI Unveils New Initiatives to Strengthen IPO Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The investment bankers' association has launched new handbooks and guides aimed at streamlining listings, enhancing investor literacy, and attracting global capital.

Securities / Derivatives

India: Broker Association Urges SEBI to Defer New RBI Lending Curbs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

The industry body warns that raising collateral requirements for proprietary trading will harm market liquidity, while the RBI aims to reduce systemic risk.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE Gets SEBI Approval for Natural Gas Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

The new monthly contracts, developed with the Indian Gas Exchange, aim to provide a domestic risk management tool and improve price discovery.