The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced new rules aimed at simplifying the process of applying for public issues of debt securities. From November 1, individual investors applying through intermediaries for amounts up to ₹5 lakh will be required to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for fund blocking. This decision is
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said the new investment product will be introduced under the existing mutual funds framework, after a meeting of its board in Mumbai. The new asset class will offer flexibility in portfolio construction. Makarand M. Joshi, founder MMJC & Associates, a corporate compliance firm, said Sebi’s decision to
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