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Enhancing Regulatory Framework for SME IPOs: Are the Proposed Changes Sufficient?
This piece explores whether SEBI’s recent reforms are enough to rebuild trust and drive sustainable growth in the SME-IPO space.
Tejasvi Kochar
6 days ago7 min read
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Algorithmic Trading in India: Critical Analysis of SEBI's Framework for Retail Investor
As SEBI opens the gates of algorithmic trading to retail investors, this blog critically examines the circular.
Aahini Gandhi, Rudraksh Sharma
Mar 146 min read
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Decoding the GIFT City SPV Framework: Charting the Path to Efficiency and Drawing Parallels with DIFC
The blog analyzes technical implications of GIFT City SPV framework, navigates some potential issues that may arise and proposes solutions.
Saharsh Likhare, Shriyansh Sameer Mishra
Mar 147 min read
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Redefining Insider Trading? Unpacking SAT’s Ruling in Kunal Kashyap v. SEBI
The SAT ruling in Kunal Kashyap v. SEBI sets a concerning precedent.
Pranav Jain, Shreyansh Anchalia
Mar 135 min read
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[Part 2] Recasting the Net of Contra-Trading Restrictions: A Critical Examination of SEBI’s Proposed Expansion of ‘Connected Persons’
The proposed amendments to insider trading regulations, although well-intentioned, raise significant concerns.
Harshal Chhabra, Pranshu Gupta
Mar 95 min read
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[Part 1] Recasting the Net of Contra-Trading Restrictions: A Critical Examination of SEBI’s Proposed Expansion of ‘Connected Persons’
SEBI’s proposed expansion of ‘connected persons’ represents a pivotal shift in insider trading regulations.
Harshal Chhabra, Pranshu Gupta
Mar 86 min read
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AI in Finance: SEBI’s Blueprint for Ethical and Transparent Innovation
The homogenous regulatory approach taken by SEBI displays uniform attitude towards use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Bhumika Mittal
Mar 75 min read
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The One Where Everyone’s a Suspect: Analyzing PIT-falls of SEBI’s Re-definition of “Connected Persons” and “Relatives”
The author examines the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Third Amendment) Regulations 2024.
Sanskruti Madhukar Kale, Aneesha Tadi
Mar 26 min read
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Exploring the Risks and Rewards of SEBI's New Regulations on Research Analysts and Investment Advisers
These amendments are a welcome step by the SEBI for catering to its huge investor base.
Awaneesh Kumar, Tanya Gangwar
Feb 236 min read
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SEBI’s SME IPO Regulations Revamped: A Boon or a Bane?
The question remains whether startups will adapt to this new regulatory environment.
Abhishek Sanjay, Ishan Sharan Kaushik
Feb 216 min read
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A Deep Dive into SEBI’s Recommended Insider Trading Reforms
SEBI amendments are laudable but come with a drawback of over regulation and disturbance of efficient markets.
Kabir Kumar
Feb 155 min read
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For Whom the Bell Tolls: SEBI’s Concept of Promoter
This piece highlights the departure from settled concept of promoter that has characterized the previous proceedings initiated by SEBI.
Ansh Chaurasia
Feb 26 min read
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Trafiksol IPO Saga: Evaluating SEBI’s Regulatory Scrutiny in Capital Raising
The author opposes the SEBI order as it reflects SEBI’s regulatory overreach.
Owais Khan
Jan 256 min read
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Crowdfunding Unveiled: From Equity Dreams to Regulatory Tightropes
SEBI has disallowed any form of equity crowdfunding. Given the evolving market landscape, this regulatory approach must be revisited.
Nachiketh Patil
Jan 117 min read
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Piramal Pharma Case: Stretching LODR Obligations?
By holding companies liable for disclosure failure of holding entities, the WTM order undermines the principle of separate legal identity.
Krishna Natesan
Jan 115 min read
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Navigating Directors' Duties: The Case for Codifying Business Judgment Rule in India
The codification of the BJR would balance judicial interference with independence in corporate decision-making.
Archie Aherwar
Dec 26, 20246 min read
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Navigating Regulatory Ambiguity: SEBI's Action on Axis Capital and the Merchant Banker Conundrum
[ Hemendra is a student at Hidayatullah National Law University. ] Recently, an interim order was issued by the Securities and Exchange...
Hemendra Vaishnav
Dec 24, 20245 min read
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SEBI’s Consultation Paper on UPSI- Expanding the Ambit or Restricting the Window?
The expansion of UPSI, without clearly outlining the exceptions and information outside the UPSI ambit, creates regulatory imbalance.
Owais S Khan
Dec 14, 20246 min read
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Unpacking the New Greenwashing Guidelines: First Notes for Companies, Consumers and Regulator
India is moving fast to increase domestic investment and foreign investment in sustainable, climate positive products and services.
Sugandha Yadav
Dec 7, 20245 min read
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Article 300A - Applying Public Law in Litigation against Financial Regulators
Use of public law remedy provides appropriate approach for litigants when dealing with arbitrary action by financial regulators.
Rahul Pandey
Nov 30, 20246 min read
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Navigating the Derivatives Maze: Enhancing Market Stability and Investor Protection
This article explores the implications of the new regulatory measures on the derivatives market.
Jyoti Kushwaha
Nov 24, 20246 min read
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Lessons from Europe: Why India needs Regulatory Sandboxes for the ICO
This article has provided suggestions for creating a regulatory sandbox for ICOs monitored and regulated by SEBI.
Rachit Prakash Mathur
Nov 10, 20246 min read
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Crossroads of Exit Uncertainties for PE Investors in India: SEBI’s Directive on Special Rights
A stable and predictable regulatory framework for the exit rights of PE investors is crucial for fostering investor confidence.
Subhasish Pamegam
Nov 3, 20247 min read
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From Vedanta to Reform: SEBI’s Push for a Hassle-Free Delisting Process
The amendments to SEBI's delisting regulations are designed to reduce the challenges associated with delisting.
Vanshika Gupta, Ishita Khosla
Oct 27, 20246 min read
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