SEBI Introduces Comprehensive Surveillance Guidelines to Strengthen Market Integrity and Prevent Insider Trading Practices
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a comprehensive Master Circular on Securities Market Surveillance, consolidating provisions from various previous circulars. The circular covers trading rules, monitoring of unauthenticated news by market intermediaries, and disclosure reporting under Insider Trading Regulations. Key aspects include trading window restrictions, system-driven disclosures, and guidelines for designated persons' trading activities. The circular aims to enhance market transparency, prevent insider trading, and protect investor interests by establishing standardized compliance mechanisms.