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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicSEBI

Topic: SEBI

Unproductive speculation, rising household debt — SEBI, RBI’s concerns about India’s F&O market

RBI said India’s rising retail participation in the F&O market may pose several challenges, and the stock of household debt is 'comparatively high' in relation to GDP per capita.

Quant Mutual Fund addresses ‘front running’ allegations by SEBI in statement to investors

With assets under management (AUM) of Rs 930 billion, Quant Mutual Fund is the fastest-growing fund house in India, ranking 18 out of 44 asset managers in India.

New SEBI proposals on tightening futures & options norms will strengthen market, protect investors

SEBI paper proposes new eligibility criteria for stocks to qualify for futures & options market. The market's strong growth signals that norms need a review to protect investors.

Paytm denies media report on stake sale to Adani Group, calls it ‘speculative’

Paytm informed stock exchanges in a filing that the company was not engaged in any such discussion.

Brokerages & hedge funds make a killing as India’s inexperienced youth flocks to the equity market

Indians aged 20-30 are trading in options market in droves, but know nothing about it & so keep losing money. If losses mount, it could undo gains India saw in investment culture, analysts fear.

1st-time investor? Don’t take that influencer’s advice. Small & mid-cap stocks a risky idea, here’s why

While SEBI last week warned of a bubble in these stocks, followed by a minor correction, analysts say this correction can continue and pose big risks to amateur investors.

Why RBI, SEBI have cracked whip on JM Financial & what investment bank said in its defence

RBI has barred JM Financial's NBFC subsidiary from issuing loans against shares & debentures, while SEBI has barred parent firm from being lead manager for any fresh IPO or debt issue.

Millionaire influencer BitBoy’s fall has lessons — ‘perfect example of why crypto needs regulation’

Ben Armstrong, better known as 'BitBoy', was ousted from his company last August and subsequently accused of extortion, theft, sexual harassment and workplace violence. He had 1.5 million followers on YouTube.

Industry players feel India should follow US’s lead on cryptos, but RBI remains vehemently opposed

Central banker remains guarded over use of virtual currencies. US markets regulator has allowed firms to issue certain instruments on US stock exchanges that track Bitcoin.

Real fine print in SC Adani-Hindenburg case is investor safety. Buyers, sellers not aligned

Sellers will act in the interest of buyers only if it benefits them too. Regulations can ensure that the seller is incentivised to do the right thing, and penalised for not doing so.

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.