Overview

• SEBI now deploys proactive forensic audits to uncover complex schemes such as round-tripping, misuse of preferential allotments and forged disclosures.
• Related-party transactions must secure both audit committee and shareholder approvals under new minimum information standards.
• The regulator and stock exchanges have launched real-time, technology-based alert systems to flag suspicious orders and contracts.
• SEBI is training officials in forensic investigation with ICAI and has signed MoUs with the CBI, FIU, SFIO, NCRB, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and CBDT to share data for joint probes.
• Pandey has pledged that any changes to Futures & Options contract expiries will be communicated transparently to markets.