SEBI has relaxed ESOP rules for startup founders, allowing them to retain or exercise share-based benefits post-listing, provided they received them at least a year before filing the DRHP. To enhance market transparency, dematerialization of securities is now mandated for a wider range of stakeholders.
Sebi launches new verification agency to crack down on mis-selling
Sebi has launched the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) to combat mis-selling of investment products. This tech-driven system, linking credit rating agencies and