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Discussion Paper on “Brightline Tests for Acquisition of ‘Control’ under SEBI Takeover Regulations ”

Objective 1. This discussion paper seeks comments of the public for certain proposals related to Brightline Tests for Acquisition of ‘Control’ under the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the "Takeover Regulations”). Background 2. The Takeover Regulations prescribe that an acquirer acquiring substantial shares or voting rights i.e.,… Read More

SEBI Board Meeting

PR No. 56/2016 SEBI Board Meeting   The SEBI Board met in New Delhi today and took the following decisions:   A.        Imposing restrictions on wilful defaulters The Master Circular on "Wilful Defaulters" issued by the Reserve Bank of India from time to time lays down safeguards to be exercised by banks to contain the… Read More

Union Finance Minister addresses Board members and senior officials of SEBI

PR No. 55/2016   Union Finance Minister addresses Board members and senior officials of SEBI   Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon'ble Union Finance Minister, interacted with the members of the SEBI Board and senior officials of SEBI at New Delhi today.   Shri Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Finance, Shri Shaktikanta Das, Secretary, Ministry of Finance,… Read More

Mandatory Filing of Compliances / Information in Electronic Mode

DCS/COMP/33/2015-16  March 11, 2016  Dear Sir/Madam, Sub:  MANDATORY FILING OF COMPLIANCES / INFORMATION IN ELECTRONIC MODE This Circular is in continuation to our earlier Circular No. DCS/COMP/20/2015-16 dated November 30, 2015 that was issued pursuant to Regulation 10 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”)… Read More

Introduction of Exchange Traded Cross Currency Derivatives contracts on EUR-USD, GBP-USD and USD-JPY currency pairs and Exchange Traded Option contracts on EUR-INR, GBP-INR and JPY-INR currency pairs

CIRCULAR SEBI/HO/MRD/DP/CIR/P/2016/0000000038 March 09, 2016 To, All Stock exchanges and Clearing corporations, All Depositories. Dear Sir / Madam, Subject: Introduction of Exchange Traded Cross Currency Derivatives contracts on EUR-USD, GBP-USD and USD-JPY currency pairs and Exchange Traded Option contracts on EUR-INR, GBP-INR and JPY-INR currency pairs Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide A.P. (DIR Series) circular… Read More

Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. To Download the complete Regulations, please click on the link below: Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 Disclosures under Reg. 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 Read More

Frequently Asked Questions on SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON SEBI (SHARE BASED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) REGULATIONS, 2014 1. In terms of proviso to regulation 3(12) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, the un-appropriated inventory of shares which is not backed by grants but has been acquired through secondary acquisition by the Trust has to be sold on the… Read More

SEBI amended Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements, Regulations 2009

SEBI has notified a new set of norms to provide an exit route to the dissenting shareholders in case a listed company diverts from its stated objective of raising funds from the public. The SEBI has amended SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009 and prescribed the conditions and manner of providing Exit Opportunity to dissenting… Read More

SEBI Circular on Mutual Funds

CIRCULAR SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2016/37 February 25, 2016 All Mutual Funds/Asset Management Companies (AMCs)/ Trustee Companies/Boards of Trustees of Mutual Funds/ Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) Sir/ Madam, Subject: Circular on Mutual Funds A. Treatment of unclaimed redemption and dividend amounts Please refer to SEBI circular dated November 24, 2000 on treatment of unclaimed redemption and… Read More

Sebi prohibits an Auditor from issuing any certificates required under securities laws, directly or indirectly

Under section 11(4) read with 11B of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 in respect of Shri Shashi Bhushan, Proprietor of M/s. Bhushan Aggarwal & Co. In the matter of Ritesh Properties and Industries Limited. Download Sebi prohibits an Auditor from issuing any certificates required under securities laws, directly or indirectly Read More

Review of Offer for Sale (OFS) of Shares through Stock Exchange Mechanism

CIRCULAR CIR/MRD/DP/ 36 /2016 February 15, 2016 To All Stock Exchanges Dear Sir / Madam, Sub: Review of Offer for Sale (OFS) of Shares through Stock Exchange Mechanism 1. Comprehensive guidelines on sale of shares through Offer for Sale mechanism were issued vide circular no CIR/MRD/DP/18/2012 dated July 18, 2012. These guidelines have been modified… Read More

Sebi Chairman U K Sinha gets one year extension till March 1, 2017

SEBI chief U K Sinha was today given a one-year extension, till March next year.UK Sinha will continue to lead India's capital and commodities market regulator for one more year. The government on Monday extended Sinha's term as the chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) till March 01, 2017. The Appointments Committee… Read More

SEBI Circular on Mutual Funds

CIRCULAR SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2016/35 February 15, 2016 All Mutual Funds/Asset Management Companies (AMCs)/ Trustee Companies/Boards of Trustees of Mutual Funds Sir/ Madam, Sub: Circular on Mutual Funds A. Amendments to SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 1. Please find enclosed a copy of the gazette notification No. SEBI/LADNRO/GN/2015-16/034 dated February 12, 2016 pertaining to Securities and Exchange Board… Read More

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