Sebi has widened the definition of accredited investors by introducing new asset criteria for individuals and corporates. The board approved a common advertisement code that allows celebrity endorsements for brand promotions while restricting specific product advertisements. Furthermore, the agency introduced a new settlement scheme for non-genuine trades in illiquid stock options. Changes aim to simplify accreditation procedures and encourage listing of non-convertible debt securities.

Board opens commodity derivatives to FPIs, clears common ad code; regulator gets 3,500 comments on CAS review

Sebi’s board approved PRIM, allowing portfolio managers to invest client money in direct mutual fund plans, ETFs, index funds and SIFs. The new route carries a Rs 25 lakh minimum ticket size and expands PMS portfolio construction options beyond direct equities.

HDFC Mutual Fund bought 25 lakh PB Fintech shares worth about Rs 321 crore at Rs 1,282.30 each, even as the stock plunged 36% after IRDAI proposed renewed insurance commission caps, raising concerns over the company’s general insurance revenues.