SEBI Master circular for Research Analysts
The circular provides an INVESTOR CHARTER IN RESPECT OF RAs to ensure that every investor is able to invest in right investment products based on their needs, manage and monitor them to meet their goals, access reports and enjoy financial wellness.
Master Circular for Investment Advisers
In order to bring more transparency and enable the investors to take informed decision regarding availing of advisory services, IAs shall display the compliant data on the homepage (without scrolling) of their website/mobile app. The information should be displayed properly using font size of 12 or above and made available on monthly basis (within 7 days of end of the previous month).
SEBI discontinues acceptance of demand draft with respect to the fee charged for the certified copies of orders and circulars
A non-refundable fee of ₹50/-per order or circular or ₹5/-per page, whichever is higher, shall be charged as fees for each certified copy. The same shall be paid along with the application or subsequently within such time as may be informed to the applicant, by way of direct credit in the bank account of the Board through NEFT/RTGS/IMPS or online payment using the SEBI payment gateway or any other mode as may be specified by SEBI from time to time.
Regulatory framework for Execution Only Platforms(EOP) for facilitating transactions in direct plans of schemes of Mutual Funds
The framework provides that the Stock Exchanges shall enact appropriate framework for EOP segment
SEBI Corrigendum to Circular on Participation of Mutual funds in repo transactions on Corporate Debt Securities dated June 8, 2023
The circular also provided that for transactions where settlement is guaranteed by a Clearing Corporation, the exposure shall not be considered for the purpose of determination of investment limits for single issuer, group issuer and sector level limits.
FSSAI directs ban on use of Packing Films around Sweet Boxes
The FSSAI points out that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) had notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. The amendment prohibits manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic items. Hence, Food Business Operators (FBOs) are directed to ensure that no packing films are used to wrap/ pack sweet boxes.
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited commissions 1 MW Rooftop Solar Power Project at IIT Jodhpur
The rooftop solar project at IIT Jodhpur has been set up across the roofs of 14 buildings within the campus. It is estimated to generate approximately 14.9 lakhs units of electricity annually, meeting 15% of the institute’s electricity requirements.
Ministry of Heavy Industries launch “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” Ministry of Heavy Industries launch
Developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) this innovative application aims to address key challenges in the milk collection process and make a lasting impact on the Indian dairy industry.
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas regulates use of DG Sets
The revised schedule for regulation of DG sets would come in force in the entire NCR strictly from 1st October, 2023 and Retro-fitment of dual fuel kits or ECDs, wherever warranted, must be targeted to be completed latest by 30th September, 2023, failing which the use of the Diesel genset shall not be permitted under any circumstances, anywhere in the entire NCR.
CPCB issues Draft Guidelines for Promoting Community Boiler for Cluster of Small-Scale Industries
The concept of community boilers, also known as common boilers, involves the installation of a centralized system of boilers in an industrial cluster. These boilers generate steam, which is then supplied through a pipeline network to member industrial units. This innovative approach has already been successfully implemented in clusters of small-scale industries located in Surat, Vapi, and Ankleshwar in Gujarat.
