Sebi imposed a Rs 10 lakh penalty on Axis Securities for rule violations and improper client fund handling. Axis Securities failed in regulatory procedures, including reporting errors, mishandling client funds, and exceeding margin limits. Sebi noted discrepancies in supervision reporting, client settlements, and allocation of penalties, leading to the fine after an inspection for April 2021 to November 2022.
A fresh perspective on India’s securities market laws
India’s regulatory framework, rooted in post-independence laws, has evolved through amendments. With markets expanding 100-fold since SEBI’s inception, a regulatory clean-up is essential. The 2025