SEBI to Make Major Changes in Trading Rules to Halt Outflow of Foreign Capital
To curb the outflow of foreign capital from the Indian stock market, SEBI is set to reform decades-old regulations. Under this move, collateral terms in cash equity will be eased.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is preparing to amend regulations to curb the continuous outflow of foreign investment. According to sources, foreign holdings in Indian equities have dropped to a 17-year low, and to address this, SEBI is set to overhaul decades-old rules. The proposed reforms include reducing pledging requirements in cash equities and promoting longer-tenor derivatives.