The board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to deliberate on a series of key regulatory proposals that could significantly impact India’s capital markets.
According to sources, the SEBI board agenda is expected to include a comprehensive review of mutual fund regulations, stockbroker norms, and the ICDR (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) framework. These changes are aimed at improving ease of doing business, streamlining compliance, and boosting retail investor participation in the securities market.
A key governance-related proposal likely to come up for discussion is the revamp of the conflict-of-interest code applicable to SEBI whole-time members and senior officials, reflecting the regulator’s focus on strengthening transparency and accountability.
Other proposals under consideration
In addition to the core regulatory reviews, the SEBI board may also consider:
- Easing dematerialisation norms for old physical shares
- Allowing incentives in public debt issues to deepen participation
- Raising the threshold for high-value debt listed entities
- Expanding the scope of work for credit rating agencies
If approved, these measures could lead to structural reforms across equity and debt markets, improve market accessibility, and enhance investor confidence in India’s regulatory framework.
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