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The Indian government has accepted significant changes to the proposed Securities Markets Code, including extending investigation timelines to one year and empowering depositories to correct records.

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New Delhi, India

Who
Indian government, Sebi, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance headed by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Finance Ministry
What
The Indian government has accepted significant changes to the proposed Securities Markets Code, including extending investigation timelines to one year and empowering depositories to correct records.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:39:00 GMT · 6h 0m ago
Where
New Delhi, India ·
Why
These revisions follow stakeholder consultations, including those with Sebi, and aim to strengthen market regulation by addressing concerns about complex cases and investor protection.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

These changes to the Securities Markets Code in India will likely lead to more thorough investigations into market infractions and greater investor protection through improved record rectification processes and appellate remedies. They also clarify the Central government's authority over market infrastructure institutions.

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