Sebi is currently vested with powers equivalent to that of a civil court and passes penalty orders against entities that commit market offences. However, if it wants to initiate criminal prosecution against any such market perpetrators, it has to go through the regular courts. In the past few years, Sebi hasn’t used its prosecution powers too often.
Mid- and small-cap pressure persists as valuation concerns deepen: Harsha Upadhyaya
Amidst DII buying and FII outflows, mid- and small-cap corrections are driven by valuation and earnings realities, according to Harsha Upadhyaya. He advises caution in
December 11, 2025