Axis Securities Settles Front-Running Case with SEBI for ₹14.62 Lakh
Axis Securities Ltd has entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) agreeing to pay a sum of Rs. 14.62 lakh to resolve charges of front-running activities. SEBI's investigation uncovered that Vikrant Bhimrao Kadam, a dealer at Axis Securities, colluded with his associate Mandar Ulhas Bhatkar to execute trades ahead of orders from SVI Consolidated Pvt Ltd, their major client. These trades were made in both the equity and derivatives segments of the Nati
Axis Securities Settles Front-Running Case with SEBI for ₹14.62 Lakh
Axis Securities Ltd has entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) agreeing to pay a sum of Rs. 14.62 lakh to resolve charges of front-running activities. SEBI's investigation uncovered that Vikrant Bhimrao Kadam, a dealer at Axis Securities, colluded with his associate Mandar Ulhas Bhatkar to execute trades ahead of orders from SVI Consolidated Pvt Ltd, their major client. These trades were made in both the equity and derivatives segments of the Nati
Slowdown in Public NCD Issues Amid Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny
The public issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) has significantly slowed down due to heightened regulatory scrutiny, particularly by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to SEBI data, Indian companies raised only Rs 5,526 crore in public NCD issues from April to October 2023, which marks a 59% decrease compared to the same period last year. Public issues allow companies to borrow from the general public by offering debt secu
Slowdown in Public NCD Issues Amid Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny
The public issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) has significantly slowed down due to heightened regulatory scrutiny, particularly by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to SEBI data, Indian companies raised only Rs 5,526 crore in public NCD issues from April to October 2023, which marks a 59% decrease compared to the same period last year. Public issues allow companies to borrow from the general public by offering debt secu
SEBI Introduces New Measures to Strengthen Equity Index Derivatives Market
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled a series of new measures aimed at strengthening the equity index derivatives market, focusing on investor protection and enhanced market stability. These initiatives follow recommendations from SEBI’s Expert Working Group on derivatives and the Secondary Market Advisory Committee. Key changes include the mandatory upfront collection of option premiums from buyers, a move designed to mitigate undue intraday leverage
SEBI Introduces New Measures to Strengthen Equity Index Derivatives Market
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled a series of new measures aimed at strengthening the equity index derivatives market, focusing on investor protection and enhanced market stability. These initiatives follow recommendations from SEBI’s Expert Working Group on derivatives and the Secondary Market Advisory Committee. Key changes include the mandatory upfront collection of option premiums from buyers, a move designed to mitigate undue intraday leverage









