Sebi chief rues lack of IPO proposals from East
Sebi Chairman U K Sinha today said many companies have approached the regulator with IPO plans, but rued the absence of any such proposal from the Eastern region including in the startup space.
Jul 23, 2015, 15:59 PM ISTBSE lays down new norms for bidding in OFS segment
Leading stock exchange BSE has issued a new set of guidelines for bidding in the Offer for Sale segment, that requires companies to disclose their OFS plans two banking days in advance.
Jul 03, 2015, 16:16 PM ISTCompanies need to disclose OFS plans 2 banking days in advance: Sebi
Market regulator Sebi on Friday asked companies to disclose their Offer-for-Sale (OFS) plans two banking days in advance, a move that may help in the government's disinvestment drive but could lead to most such offers taking place on Mondays.
Jun 26, 2015, 20:04 PM ISTSebi approves new norms for re-classification of promoters
To bolster corporate governance at listed companies, Sebi on Tuesday cleared a new set of norms for re-classification of promoters, whereby an outgoing promoter would have to forego control and all special rights and dilute stake to 10 percent to become a public investor.
Jun 23, 2015, 20:32 PM ISTSebi streamlines IPO norms; halves listing time to six days
To help investors and companies in IPOs, Sebi on Tuesday halved the listing time to six days from the date of the public offer and also allowed a larger number of firms to tap the "fast-track" route for raising funds.
Jun 23, 2015, 18:34 PM ISTSebi Board may finalise detailed e-IPO norms this month
Under the new norms, investors may also get SMS/e-mail alert for allotment under the IPO, similar to alerts being sent to investors for secondary market transactions.
Jun 14, 2015, 15:07 PM ISTRight disclosures must for listed companies: Sebi chief
"But there is one element in the minds of many people that whatever we hear from the company, including the results they announce. The question that comes in the mind of the investor is are these announcements by the companies reliable? Can investors trust them?
Jun 07, 2015, 16:13 PM ISTSEBI not to revisit 25% public holding shares norm in listed companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman U K Sinha on Wednesday ruled out revisiting the existing norm for 25 percent public holding of shares in the listed companies, including the PSUs, and said that such a step will be a retrograde one.
Apr 02, 2015, 00:06 AM ISTAfter Sebi barb, listed cos begin appointing women directors
Within days of regulator Sebi's barb, listed companies have begun running from pillar to post to appoint women directors on their respective boards with at least 50 such appointments being made Tuesday itself.
Mar 24, 2015, 20:05 PM ISTSebi concerned over large commissions paid to MF distributors
Sebi on Friday expressed concern over the disproportionately large amount of commission paid to mutual fund distributors, but the market regulator said it would be good if the industry puts a cap on the upfront fee.
Mar 20, 2015, 14:41 PM ISTSebi says procedural aspects of FMC merger being worked out
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday said the proposed merger of commodities watchdog FMC with it is on track and it is coordinating with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to ensure a smooth transition.
Mar 20, 2015, 14:28 PM ISTHopeful of REITs making it big, says Sebi chief U K Sinha
Striking a positive note, Sinha said REITs took a long time even in the US to take off in a big way and the growth started only after 5-6 years.
Mar 20, 2015, 11:31 AM ISTNext Sebi board meet to resolve pricing part of recast-hit companies
The RBI move to allow banks to raise stake in troubled firms to 30 percent by converting their debt into equities has moved a step closer with Sebi on Friday saying its board will take a call on the matter in next meeting.
Feb 20, 2015, 20:57 PM ISTSebi warns of stern action if stolen government information used in markets
There have been reports that these leaked documents could also have been used for trading in the stock markets, although there are no official words on this.
Feb 20, 2015, 19:10 PM ISTFinancial sector accounts for bulk of corporate bond issuances
With 'Make in India' becoming a major thrust area for the Government, Sebi chairman U K Sinha on Wednesday said financial sector accounts for the bulk of money raised through issue of corporate bonds while indicating that the manufacturing sector was getting left out.
Jan 21, 2015, 16:31 PM ISTSEBI now empowered to deal with ponzi menace: Sinha
Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) U K Sinha on Thursday said it is now empowered to deal effectively with the ponzi menace.
Dec 11, 2014, 20:07 PM ISTNew system soon for disclosure of shares pledged with NBFCs
The Sebi move follows a decision taken in this regard by the Reserve Bank, which has also taken steps to restrict the amount that NBFCs can lend against shares pledged with them.
Dec 09, 2014, 23:31 PM ISTNo of penalty defaulters rise by 20% to 1,627: Sebi
The number of entities having defaulted on payment of penalties and other fines imposed by Sebi has risen to 1,627 -- marking a sharp increase of nearly 20 percent from the year-ago levels.
Nov 26, 2014, 20:21 PM ISTNo relook on new delisting norms: Sebi
Speaking to reporters here, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman U.K.Sinha ruled out chances of reviewing the new delisting norms approved by the board recently.
Nov 22, 2014, 19:25 PM ISTInvestor awareness programmes need to focus on quality: Sinha
Investor awareness programmes should focus on quality to address their needs rather than "just completing" numbers, Sebi chairman U K Sinha said Saturday.
Nov 22, 2014, 17:11 PM IST