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IPO watch: InCred Holdings files confidential papers with Sebi; eyes Rs 3,000-4,000 cr issue

InCred Holdings, the parent entity of NBFC InCred Financial Services, has filed confidential draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi, seeking to raise Rs 3,000–4,000 crore, PTI reported citing people familiar with the matter.In a public statement issued on Sunday, the company confirmed PTI that it had submitted “the pre-filed draft red herring prospectus with…

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Investor alert: Sebi flags digital gold risks; should you trust unregulated platforms?

Markets regulator Sebi has warned investors against putting money into digital or e-gold products, cautioning that such instruments fall outside its regulatory framework and carry significant risks, PTI reported.The advisory follows Sebi’s observation that several online platforms have been promoting “digital gold” or “e-gold” as a convenient alternative to physical gold, without disclosing that these…

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Certification reform: Sebi proposes new norms for market professionals; hybrid learning, tighter exemptions on the cards

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed a major revamp of the certification framework for securities market professionals, aiming to expand participation and upgrade skill standards in line with evolving market needs.In a consultation paper released on Thursday, Sebi suggested broadening the definition of “Associated Persons” to include not only those employed by intermediaries and regulated entities…

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Sebi probes MCX’s over 4-hour trading disruption on October 28

MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi is investigating the four-and-half-hour trading disruption on MCX, the biggest commodities derivatives exchange in India, on October 28 that delayed the start of operations. If it finds faults with the exchange’s systems, MCX could face a monetary penalty.“Sebi has started an investigation into the same (trading halt on MCX),” a source…

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Sebi directive: Regulator sets timeline for derivatives rejig on Bankex, BankNifty, and FinNifty; move to deepen sectoral representation

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday issued fresh guidelines directing stock exchanges to realign eligibility norms and composition criteria for derivatives on non-benchmark indices such as Bankex, FinNifty, and BankNifty.According to the circular, exchanges will need to revise the composition and weights of these indices within specified timelines, PTI reported. The adjustment for Bankex and FinNifty…

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First time mutual fund investors: Sebi proposes changes in KYC process, MF fee structure

Asset management companies (AMCs) will have to upgrade their internal systems and workflows to keep investors informed at every stage of the KYC process. (AI image) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes in the Know Your Client (KYC) verification process for new mutual fund investors. The market regulator wants to…

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LIC stake sale: Centre mulls up to $1.5 bn divestment by year-end; Sebi float rule drives move

The government is planning to sell a stake worth $1–1.5 billion (Rs 8,800–13,200 crore) in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) by the end of this year, people aware of the discussions told ET. The move is aimed at increasing the insurer’s public shareholding to 10% — the level required under Securities and Exchange Board…

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