The recent slew of measures by SEBI seeks to compensate for the dearth of regulatory initiatives in the recent past. However far-reaching they may seem, it seems like it is set in the right direction towards the revival of economy. Despite the increase in Sensex and the Nifty, there seems to be no revival of investor interest. This is most likely due to the economic slowdown, … [Read more...] about SEBI On The Right Track
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Treat Foreign Investment Over 10% In Listed Firms As FDI: Panel
Recommendations by the panel on rationalising definitions of FDI and FII, headed by Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram: Treat foreign investment of over 10% in a listed company as FDI. Treat investments by NRIs on a non-repatriable basis as domestic investment. Treat foreign investment in an unlisted company as FDI. Allow investment below 10% and treat it to FDI subject … [Read more...] about Treat Foreign Investment Over 10% In Listed Firms As FDI: Panel
Crowdfunding Rules By SEBI
To help start-ups attract investments, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed new norms of crowdfunding through social networks and web-based platforms. Under the proposed norms: Only SEBI-registered entities and accredited investors can participate in crowdfunding. These include institutional investors, companies, HNIs and financially-secure … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding Rules By SEBI
Boosting Market Investments
Although share market values have been on the rise, a revival of the markets has not been achieved yet. Reasons: Often there is a time lag between the conception of a project and its financing through stock market route. Due to reduction in Investments and savings coupled with govt failures, a number of infrastructure projects have not been executed. Although the govt … [Read more...] about Boosting Market Investments
Abraham’s Offensive Against The CBI
Former Whole Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), K. M. Abraham has launched an offensive against Central Bureau of Intelligence (CBI) in response to the Preliminary Enquiry (PE) registered against him and former Chairman of SEBI, C. B. Bhave, over irregularities in sanctions granted to MCX Stock Exchange in 2008. His arguments: Has … [Read more...] about Abraham’s Offensive Against The CBI