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India allows weighted voting rights in domestic IPOs
Founders, promoters and private equity investors in Indian companies will be able to pursue domestic IPOs with superior voting rights following amendments to existing regulations.
India ups disclosure requirements for local funds
India-domiciled PE and VC funds must follow a standardized format for fundraising documentation and submit performance data for verification and benchmarking purposes, under new rules issued by local regulators.
India proposes regulatory changes to boost start-up listings
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has floated a number of proposals intended to ease the listing process for technology-focused start-ups.
India raises cap on local PE fund exposure to offshore companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has raised the limit on capital that can be invested by local private equity and venture capital funds in overseas companies from $500 million to $750 million.
Indian government sets up $9m VC fund
The Indian government has launched a INR600 million ($9 million) fund-of-funds to support domestic start-ups in rural and agriculture-focused industries.
India clarifies safe harbor rules for offshore funds
India's government has clarified the "safe harbor" provision in the country's tax code in a move expected to allow offshore funds doing business in the country to operate with less tax exposure.
Panel proposes reforms to boost domestic capital in India PE
A panel appointed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended tax law changes and regulatory reforms to ease fundraising for PE and VC funds.
India to create trading platform for technology start-ups
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has provided details on plans for a trading platform for technology start-ups as it seeks to make it easier for companies to go public domestically. The regulator has also decided on measures to streamline...
India IPOs: Staying afloat
India’s public markets are at record highs, but IPO activity remains lackluster. Investors want an overhaul of the listings approval process and a regulatory system that is suited to PE and VC-backed companies
SEBI considers allowing India VC funds to boost overseas exposure
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is to revise rules governing locally-registered VC funds, allowing them to invest up to a quarter of the their capital overseas - provided the companies hold some operations in India.
India budget gives PE funds tax pass-through status
Private equity funds are to be given tax pass-through status as part of reforms outlined in India's first full budget since Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in May last year.
RBI to allow India's AIFs to invest overseas
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it will allow alternative investment funds (AIFs), to invest overseas.
SEBI mulls allowing FVCI infrastructure investments
The Securites and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India's financial markets regulator, has proposed that Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs) be allowed to back Core Investment Companies (CICs) in the infrastructure space in a bid to encourage more...
Indian regulator to issue crowdfunding guidelines
India’s securities regulator plans to issue guidelines for crowdfunding as part of efforts to open up additional financing channels for start-ups.
Indian regulator issues guidelines for SMEs to list without IPO
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued guidelines allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to list without an IPO, offering new fundraising and exit options for start-ups.
Indian regulator revives REITs plan
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued draft guidelines to set up real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the country, which could help provide liquidity to existing investors and attract more foreign capital.
WL Ross settles with SEBI over SpiceJet case
WL Ross has paid INR11 million ($177,000) in a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), ending a long-running case over its investment in low-cost Indian airline SpiceJet.
Indian insurers win approval to invest in domestic PE, debt funds
Indian insurers have received the green light to invest in domestic private equity and debt funds regulated under the alternative investment fund (AIF) program introduced last year. It follows a decision in March to allow life and general insurance companies...
A new alternative: SME liquidity in India
India has opened up a channel for domestic start-ups to sell shares without going through a full IPO. The platform offers new fundraising and exit options, but regulators could help by removing more red tape
Indian regulator opens up new channel for SME exits
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will allow start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to list without an IPO in a move to facilitate exits. The regulator has also brought angel funds under the alternative investments funds...
India should simplify foreign investment rules, open more sectors to VC - committee
India should encourage investment by foreign portfolio investors by scaling back the regulatory apparatus used to register and monitor inbound capital flows, according to a high-level committee. It also recommended expanding the number of sector open...
SEBI approves first Indian social venture fund
The Incube Connect Fund has become the first social venture fund to be approved under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) new registration regulations.
India Infoline gets approval for three funds
India Infoline has received approval from The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its three alternative investment funds (AIFs) – IIFL Venture Fund, IIFL Private Equity Fund and IIFL Opportunities Fund.
SEBI settles charges against power sector VC fund
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has agreed to a INR3.7 million ($69,000) settlement against power sector venture capital fund Small is Beautiful for its alleged violation of venture capital investment regulations.