Key facts
- Sebi is considering the introduction of longer-term futures and options contracts.
- Sebi plans to expand commodity derivatives.
- Sebi is developing bond index derivatives with the RBI.
- Sebi is simplifying KYC requirements for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
- Sebi is reviewing disclosure norms for FPIs.
- Sebi has approved IPO proposals for Bombay Coated and Special Steels.
- Sebi has approved IPO proposals for Bonfiglioli Transmissions.
- Sebi has approved IPO proposals for Swaraj Green Power and Fuel.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is undertaking a series of measures to strengthen and expand India's capital markets. Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that the regulator is considering the introduction of longer-term futures and options contracts. This move aims to provide investors with more flexibility and hedging opportunities over extended periods.
In addition to equity derivatives, Sebi is looking to expand the scope of commodity derivatives. The regulator is also working with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to develop bond index derivatives, which could offer new investment avenues and risk management tools for the debt market. Pandey highlighted the resilience of India's capital markets and a robust pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs).