Archive · 21 Aug 2025
SEBI Announces Regulatory Changes for Market Improvement
SEBI, the Indian market regulator, is creating a safer place for pre-IPO share trading.
They will introduce a regulated platform to replace the informal 'grey market.'
SEBI also wants to improve equity derivatives and make the capital market easier for both companies and investors.
This includes making processes simpler and reducing costs.
They're also working to protect investors from cybercrimes and fraud.
SEBI plans a regulated platform for pre-IPO trading.
The platform will allow trading in the three-day period between IPO allotment and listing.
SEBI aims to increase the tenure and maturity of equity derivatives contracts.
The goal is to lower friction and compliance costs in the capital market.
SEBI is working to curb fraudulent activities, especially cybercrimes.
- Who
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), led by Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
- What
- SEBI is implementing regulatory changes, including a platform for pre-IPO trading and changes to equity derivatives.
- When
- Changes discussed on August 21, 2025, with a verified payment channel for intermediaries coming into effect on October 1, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce costs, improve efficiency, provide safer investment options, and curb fraud in the capital markets.
- Regulatory Body
- SEBI
- Key Initiatives
- Regulated pre-IPO platform, Changes to equity derivatives
- Objective
- Lower friction and compliance cost
- Payment Channel Update
- Verified payment channel via UPI comes into effect on October 1, 2025
- Focus
- Investor protection and fraud prevention
Sources
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