Expanding the Net: The New Scope of “Connected Person” in Insider Trading
by Aayushi Bhargava* and Ayushi Malik**
Securities and Exchange Board of India
SEBI hits Trader with Rs 10 lakh penalty for insider trading in HDFC-HDFC Bank merger
“If the Unpublished Price Sensitive Information had not been disclosed on the day the prices moved up phenomenally, the Noticee would have undoubtedly lost the premium it paid for the purchase of call options in the scrips of HDFC Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd.”
SEBI penalises Cressanda promoters for disclosure delay, imposes Rs 12 lakh fine
“The circumstances under which the promoter and promoter’s group reduced their holding in Cressanda give enough indications as to the fact that the investors, if they had known at the relevant time that the promoter and promoter group is drastically reducing its holding, may have been cautious while purchasing the shares of Cressanda.”
SEBI restrains JS Group from accessing securities market; prohibits buying/selling/dealing in Securities
“The series of trades executed by Jane Street Group demonstrates a pattern which, when viewed in its totality, indicates a prima facie intent to take unfair and undue advantage of the market structure and sentiments prevailing at the time.”
The Stakeholder Conundrum: Navigating the Efficacy of ESG Litigation in India
by Yash Arjariya* and Sarah Unhelkar**
When Soft Enforcement Stings: Rethinking SEBI’s Warning Letters
by Saurav Rajurkar*
SEBI tightens Margin Pledging Rules: Key changes and impact on Securities Market
SEBI overhauls Margin Pledging rules.
Breaking New Ground: SEBI’s REIT Regulations and their Ripple Effects
by Shreeya Kajaria* and Adityaa Agarwal**
Government appoints Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of SEBI
Mr Tuhin Kanta Pandey will replace Ms Madhabi Puri Buch.
SEBI revises various Regulations introducing compliance with Investor Charter
This amendment revises 17 SEBI Regulations.
Corporate Whistleblowing: Are We There Yet?
by Prachi Dutta*
SEBI modifies qualifications required for research analysts seeking registration: SEBI (Research Analyst) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024
Research analysts will now have to disclose the extent of use of AI in providing research services to their client.
SEBI replaces requirement of ‘notary attestation’ with ‘self-attestation’ in various Regulations
SEBI notified the 2024 Amendment Regulations to amend provisions related to attestation of documents in 9 Regulations.
P-Notes and SEBI Regulations: Addressing Regulatory Arbitrage Whilst Managing Foreign Investments
by Aditya Kumar* and Samridhi Singh**
SEBI Celebrates First Year Anniversary of Online Dispute Resolution in Indian Securities Market
To cater efficient and smooth dispute resolution process, the SMART ODR portal was developed for resolving disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market through online conciliation and arbitration.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Sobha Limited in its rights issuance of partly paid-up equity shares aggregating to around ₹19,000 million
CAM played crucial role, provided comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance to ensure the successful execution of the transaction.