Insights & Resources

SEBI’s 2025 amendments to the LODR Regulations introduce a new governance framework for High-Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) with ₹1,000 crore+ in listed NCDs. These norms align debt entities with equity governance standards, mandating board independence, committee oversight, and compliance timelines. This post unpacks key obligations, implications, and what debt-heavy issuers must do to remain compliant.

SEBI has passed a landmark order against CNBC anchor Hemant Ghai for abusing media privilege to front-run stock tips for personal gain. By executing trades ahead of on-air recommendations via family accounts, and falsifying records, he violated market integrity norms. The order reaffirms SEBI’s stance on treating media-driven tip-offs as material non-public information under PFUTP regulations.

The SAT’s ruling in CapitalVia Global Research Ltd. v. SEBI offers valuable guidance on regulatory compliance for investment advisers under the SEBI framework. While upholding nine out of thirteen charges—including KYC failures, risk profiling lapses, and misleading disclosures—the Tribunal reduced the penalty from ₹1 crore to ₹70 lakhs, reaffirming the importance of proportionality in enforcement and the fiduciary obligations of advisory firms.

SEBI’s 2025 amendment to the Insider Trading Regulations expands the definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), introduces new disclosure triggers, and streamlines compliance with structured data protocols. This regulatory update signals a decisive shift toward pre-emptive corporate transparency and robust market integrity safeguards.

SEBI enforces stricter regulations on market associations, barring unauthorised investment advisory and misleading return claims.

SEBI clarifies that shareholding transfers among immediate relatives do not constitute a change in control, ensuring market stability.

SEBI introduces a uniform data-sharing policy for MIIs, ensuring transparency, privacy, and access to securities market data for research.

SEBI introduces Specialized Investment Funds and Mutual Funds Lite, enhancing flexibility, compliance, and investor protection frameworks.

SEBI's 2024 LODR amendments strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and impose stricter compliance for listed entities.

SEBI's amended Regulation 30A introduces streamlined summary proceedings for intermediaries, enhancing investor protection and compliance.

SEBI's 2024 amendment to insider trading regulations broadens the scope, refines definitions, and strengthens compliance standards.

SEBI alerts: Avoid unauthorised trading platforms to prevent risks and losses.

SEBI sets robust cyber safeguards for securities firms, aligning with global standards to fortify market resilience

SEBI issues new rules for AMCs to combat market fraud, enhancing surveillance and accountability.

SEBI refines 'connected person' definition to clarify insider trading rules and boost market integrity.

SEBI's new rule offers a fixed price delisting option, enhancing flexibility and investor protection.

SEBI regulation mandates robust fraud detection and market abuse prevention systems for stockbrokers, effective post-official publication.

SEBI sets robust AML & CFT benchmarks, mandating rigorous client verification and record-keeping protocols.

SEBI's new Master Circular enhances AIF regulation, boosting investor safety and market transparency

SEBI's new framework streamlines oversight for Research Analysts and Investment Advisers, enhancing IP and market efficiency.