Navigating the Bureaucratic Labyrinth of Unclaimed Shares in India A Grueling Journey For Ashita Awasthy, reclaiming her father’s long-forgotten shares has been an arduous journey marked by significant delays and bureaucratic hurdles. The shares, purchased in the 1990s and discovered in 2015, have faced numerous obstacles en route to recovery. Held in her name and her mother’s, these shares have languished for decades due to inefficiencies within the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), ensnaring […]

SEBI Accelerates Bonus Share Trading Under T+2 Timeline Introduction Beginning October 1, 2023, bonus shares will be available for T+2 trading, significantly reducing the time from the record date for credit and trading. This initiative by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the bonus share issuance process. Overview of SEBI’s Circular In a recent circular, SEBI announced the acceleration of the bonus issue process for […]

Sebi Tweaks Entry and Exit Rules for Stocks in Derivatives Segment: A Comprehensive Overview Estabizz Fintech Pvt Ltd brings to light the crucial alterations the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has initiated regarding the entry and exit norms for stocks in the derivatives segment. Amidst a changing financial landscape, Sebi’s decision signifies a pivotal shift aimed at fortifying market integrity and ensuring that only stocks with substantial market depth and quality participate in […]

Experts Reflect on Sebi’s Plan for Tougher Merchant Banking Norms Overview of Sebi’s New Proposal The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has recently circulated a proposal aimed at reinforcing the operational standards for merchant bankers. This initiative includes introducing more stringent qualification criteria and increasing the net worth requirements. Mumbai currently hosts 224 registered merchant bankers, including notable firms like 360 ONE WAM Ltd, AK Capital Services Ltd, JM Financial Ltd, and Kotak […]

Sebi’s Vigilance on Finfluencers: Enhancing Investor Protection Sebi’s Decisive Action on Unregulated Financial Content At Estabizz Fintech Pvt Ltd, we’re closely monitoring the robust measures taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), as it has recently removed over 15,000 pieces of content created by unregulated financial influencers, often referred to as finfluencers. This decisive action, which took place over three months, underscores Sebi’s commitment to investor protection—a commitment Estabizz staunchly supports. The […]