[ad_1] The market regulator has proposed linking trading accounts with SIM cards and making biometric authentication mandatory to enhance security in online trading and protect investors from unauthorized transactions. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) acknowledged that with the rapid evolution of technology and the increasing use of web-based and mobile platforms for…
[ad_1] First introduced in 2004, STT is levied on transactions involving listed securities on stock exchanges and on units of equity mutual funds (MFs) being redeemed. Itâs a part of the income tax earned by the Union government. In 2018-19, it formed around 2.4% of the income tax collected. In 2024-25 and 2025-26, itâs expected…
[ad_1] The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched MITRA to help investors track inactive mutual fund folios, ensuring KYC compliance and reducing fraud risks according to a detailed notification released by SEBI on February 12, 2025. This is a step taken by the regulator in the interest of investor goodwill and protection….
[ad_1] The markets regulator has now proposed guidelines to ensure that such unclaimed assets are not misused and returned to investors at the earliest. In a consultation paper, Sebi has outlined a process involving brokers and stock exchanges. Here is how this will work. Defining âunclaimedâ If unutilized funds or securities cannot be credited back…
[ad_1] New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Capital markets regulator Sebi has revised the timelines for the issuance of Consolidated Account Statements by depositories to enhance compliance ease. In a circular issued on Friday, the regulator said the asset management companies (AMCs) and mutual fund registrar and transfer agents (MF-RTAs) are required to provide common PAN…
[ad_1] The Supreme Court, while castigating the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for rejecting the competing offer, has raised a couple of pertinent questions. One, why was there a long gap between the public announcement and the open offer? Two, how and why is the price as of the public announcement date still…
[ad_1] Top News SEBI unveils framework for safer retail participation in algorithmic trading SEBI has introduced a regulatory framework for retail algorithmic trading through brokers, effective August 1, 2025. The framework requires brokers to oversee API-based algo trading, empanel algo providers, and ensure compliance with stock exchange norms. Brokers must review, approve, and monitor algos…
[ad_1] The word âregulationâ comes from the Latin âregula,â meaning âa straight stickââbut in India, regulations resemble a pretzel, twisted beyond recognition. Also Read: Andy Mukherjee: India has slashed income tax but still needs to snip red tape To untangle this mess, the panel should follow these principles: Cut redundant rules instead of layering new…
[ad_1] The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a revised regulatory framework aimed at promoting safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading. The new guidelines, outlined in Sebiâs circular issued on Tuesday, will require stockbrokers, exchanges, and algorithmic trading providers to implement stricter risk management measures. Brokers will be responsible for…
[ad_1] How would you know whether a small cap mutual fund is safe to invest in terms of future volatility? Among several metrics, you may also consider the results of âstress testâ which each mutual fund is supposed to reveal every month. A small cap mutual fund invests a minimum of 65 percent of total…
