Capital Markets

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced significant revisions to its block deal framework, increasing the minimum order size to Rs. 25 crore. The move is aimed at enhancing market transparency, preventing price manipulation, and aligning large trades with evolving liquidity dynamics. Block deals, typically used by institutional investors and high-net-worth participants for bulk share transactions, are expected to become more structured under the revised guidelines.

RSB Retail India has taken a decisive step toward entering India’s capital markets by filing draft papers for its initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company, a prominent player in the retail distribution sector, aims to leverage the IPO proceeds to expand its operations, strengthen supply chain capabilities, and support strategic growth initiatives.

In a forward-looking move set to redefine investor services, Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) has launched CAMSAi—an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to elevate operational efficiency and decision-making in the capital markets. The innovation aims to harness the power of AI across multiple business functions, from investor servicing to compliance and data analytics.

In a move poised to deepen India’s debt market and enhance retail participation, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted regulatory approval for the issuance of zero-coupon bonds at a face value as low as Rs. 10,000. This landmark step lowers the financial barrier for investors, especially individuals and small institutions, to access fixed-income instruments that typically require large upfront investments.

India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has granted investors additional time to comply with its nomination framework for demat and mutual fund accounts. The deadline extension comes amid persistent concerns from stakeholders regarding operational challenges and investor awareness. The move aims to prevent unnecessary account restrictions and safeguard investor assets, while also encouraging broader compliance.

India’s capital markets watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has successfully addressed more than 4,500 investor complaints in June 2025 through its online redressal platform, SCORES (SEBI Complaints Redress System). This milestone underscores SEBI’s ongoing commitment to investor protection and transparency in capital markets. By ensuring timely resolution of grievances, the regulator continues to enhance investor confidence while upholding its role as a vigilant gatekeeper of the securities ecosystem.

India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has raised red flags over the soaring growth of derivatives trading, highlighting potential systemic risks tied to retail investor exposure and the imbalance between derivatives volumes and cash market depth. The sharp rise in index options trading—driven largely by short-term speculation—has led SEBI to call for a reassessment of market structure and investor protections.

Regulatory Oversight in Action: SEBI Concludes Settlement Over Rs. 19.5 Lakh Norm Violation

In a decisive crackdown on securities fraud, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred two individuals—Shivprasad Pattiya and Alkesh Narware—from participating in capital markets for three years. The regulatory action follows an elaborate investigation revealing that the duo orchestrated a fraudulent scheme involving illiquid 'Out of the Money' (OTM) stock options to siphon investor funds. Sebi has also ordered the duo to repay illegal gains worth Rs 4.83 crore, along with interest, and levied monetary penalties of Rs 25 lakh each.

In a move aimed at enhancing governance standards and ensuring broader professional participation, India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has updated the eligibility framework for internal auditors of Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs). The revised mandate, effective immediately, expands the pool of eligible professionals by allowing Cost Accountants alongside Chartered Accountants, and includes new IT audit credentials such as DISSA.