Investor Protection
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SEBI Restores Open-Market Buybacks: A Boost for Stock Price Stability
The market regulator SEBI has decided to bring back the option for companies to buy back their shares through stock exchanges. This move provides companies with more flexibility to return surplus cash to shareholders and support their stock prices.
BreakingSEBI Reforms: Easier Inheritance and Return of Open-Market Share Buybacks
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved several major updates to simplify investing and protect retail interests. Key changes include a smoother process for transferring shares to legal heirs and the return of exchange-based share buybacks.
BreakingBuying Unlisted Shares? SEBI Warns Of Zero Protection On Private Platforms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cautioned retail investors against buying unlisted or pre-IPO shares through unauthorized online platforms. These marketplaces operate outside the regulator's oversight, leaving investors with no legal recourse or grievance redressal if things go wrong.
Angel One Pays ₹4.28 Crore to Settle SEBI Probe Over Sub-Broker Monitoring Lapses
Stockbroking major Angel One has settled a regulatory case with SEBI regarding failures in monitoring its authorised persons. The regulator had flagged issues concerning fund collection oversight and inadequate inspections of sub-broker activities.
BreakingEntry Barriers Proposed for F&O Trading After Retail Loss Tragedy
Kotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah is calling for mandatory qualifying criteria for derivatives trading following a tragic incident in Maharashtra. The proposal aims to curb high-risk speculation among retail investors who often face severe financial losses.
Government Tightens Securities Market Rules to Protect Small Investors
The Indian government has approved key changes to the proposed Securities Markets Code to streamline market investigations and empower depositories. These updates aim to increase transparency and ensure that regulatory actions against market institutions are based on expert oversight.
BreakingCrypto Tax Filing 2026: Why Transaction-Level Accuracy is Now Mandatory
Income Tax authorities have tightened the noose on crypto investors with stricter reporting norms in Schedule VDA. Investors must now maintain granular records of every trade to match exchange data and avoid heavy penalties.
SEBI to Review Delisting Norms: Move to Ease Exit Process for Listed Companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to overhaul the rules governing how companies exit the stock exchanges. This review aims to streamline the delisting process, ensuring a smoother transition for businesses while impacting how retail investors are compensated.
Coca-Cola’s Potential Listing Raises Alarms Over Flawed IPO Pricing Norms
As global giant Coca-Cola prepares for a possible Indian IPO, experts are calling on SEBI to fix pricing rules that often lead to overvalued listings. Current regulations may benefit wealthy insiders while leaving retail investors at risk of low returns.
SEBI Moves to End Price Gap in Illiquid Stocks Across NSE and BSE
The market regulator has proposed a uniform pricing mechanism to ensure that less-traded stocks maintain consistent prices across different stock exchanges. This move is designed to protect retail investors from sharp price differences and provide easier exit routes for shares with low trading volumes.
Supreme Court Empowers SEBI to Penalize Market Fraud Even Without Quantifiable Losses
The Supreme Court has ruled that SEBI can penalize market manipulators based on the 'injury' caused to investors, even if the exact financial loss cannot be calculated. This landmark decision simplifies the legal framework for punishing fraud in the Indian stock market.
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