SEBI circular on investment advice regulations, protecting investors from unregistered financial advice.

SEBI Cracks Down on Brokerages and Unregistered Advice – A Strong Move for Protection 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken a firm step towards strengthening financial regulations. In a new circular issued on January 29, 2025, SEBI clarified that brokerages and other regulated entities (REs) can no longer engage with individuals or organizations involved in providing unregistered investment advice, even indirectly. This move aims to…

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Jio Financial Services Enters Stock Broking Market

Jio Financial Enters Stock Broking Business; 2025 Broking Stocks Fall Amid Weak Market Sentiment

Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers, a joint venture between Jio Financial Services and BlackRock, has officially ventured into the stock broking business. On January 20, 2025, Jio Financial Services announced the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jio BlackRock Broking Private Limited, aimed at expanding into the broking space, subject to regulatory approvals. Jio Financial’s Foray into…

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No More Derivative Restrictions On The Anvil, Says Sebi Wtm

No More Derivative Restrictions on the Anvil, Says SEBI WTM

SEBI Not Planning More Derivative Restrictions – Focus on Risk Management The Indian capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has reiterated that it is not planning any additional measures to curb or restrict activities in the derivatives market. SEBI’s Whole-time Member (WTM) Ananth Narayan emphasized that while ongoing discussions are…

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Pendency Of Mutual Funds And Ipo Applications Has Reduced, Says Sebi's Madhabi Puri Buch

Pendency of mutual funds and IPO applications has reduced, says Sebi’s Madhabi Puri Buch

Capital market regulator Sebi has made notable progress in reducing the time taken to process mutual fund and initial public offering (IPO) applications, according to Madhabi Puri Buch, Sebi’s Chairperson. Speaking at a symposium organized in collaboration with stock exchanges and depositories in Mumbai on January 10, Buch emphasized the regulator’s strides in improving operational…

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High Costs And Low Volumes The Challenges Facing India's Options Market In 2025

High Costs and Low Volumes: The Challenges Facing India’s Options Market in 2025

India’s financial markets have grown significantly over the past decade, with a surge in trading activity across equities, derivatives, and commodities. However, the options market in India still faces several hurdles that prevent it from reaching its full potential. While the popularity of options trading has increased, especially among retail investors, challenges such as high…

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Sebi Issues Warning To Ola Electric For Disclosure Norm Violations; Shares Dip 4%

SEBI Issues Warning to Ola Electric for Disclosure Norm Violations; Shares Dip 4%

Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a stern warning to Ola Electric Mobility for breaching disclosure norms. This announcement comes after the company disclosed key business expansion plans on social media before informing the stock exchanges, a move that SEBI deemed non-compliant. SEBI’s Warning and Its Implications SEBI, the country’s…

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SEBI Uncovers Ketan Parekh’s Front-Running Scam

Ketan Parekh was front-running trades of Tiger Global, reveals exchange data

Overview of SEBI Findings SEBI has revealed a major market manipulation case involving veteran operator Ketan Parekh. The scam revolved around front-running trades conducted by Tiger Global, a US-based investment firm, in shares of PB Fintech, the parent company of Policy Bazaar. The findings, part of a 188-page SEBI order, show how Parekh collaborated with…

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Sebi Fines Motilal Oswal Financial Services Rs 5 Lakh For Violating Stock Broker Regulations

SEBI fines Motilal Oswal Financial Services Rs 5 lakh for violating Stock Broker Regulations

SEBI Penalizes Motilal Oswal for Regulation Breaches The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has levied a fine of ₹5 lakh on Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) for violating multiple provisions under the Stock Brokers Regulations. This penalty highlights the regulatory authority’s commitment to enforcing compliance and maintaining trust in the stock market ecosystem….

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