Settlement proceedings reform streamlines settlements, mandates disclosures, refunds and investor exit options to expedite enforcement.
The SEBI (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations, 2018 create an integrated alternative enforcement framework that aligns quasi judicial processes with alternate dispute resolution, replacing the 2014 regime. The Regulations provide that disclosure related violations may be settled after making required disclosures, require refunds to investors where mandated by securities law, and ensure investor exit or purchase options, thereby promoting greater transparency and expeditious resolution of enforcement proceedings.

Corporate law amendments enhance ease of doing business, strengthen insolvency framework, financial reporting and e governance reforms.
Major statutory and administrative reforms advanced to streamline corporate regulation and insolvency resolution. The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 is largely commenced with remaining rule dependent sections pending; penal provisions were reclassified to shift technical lapses to in house adjudication. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendments clarified resolution applicant eligibility and voting thresholds to favour resolution, while NFRA was constituted to oversee audit quality. E governance measures including RUN, SPICe/FiLLiP, DIR 3 KYC and dematerialisation of securities were deployed to enhance transparency and registry integrity.

Competition in public procurement promoted to deter cartels and encourage leniency, combining enforcement with advocacy to boost market competitiveness.
The Roadshow focused on infusing competition into public procurement and addressing anti competitive conduct by trade associations and cartels, while promoting leniency mechanisms. Organised with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, it combined advocacy and capacity building for policymakers, public sector entities, industry and advisers, emphasising the Commission's twin roles of enforcement and advocacy to foster competition friendly practices without impeding ease of doing business.

Direct listing of Indian companies on foreign exchanges: public consultation invited on expert committee recommendations.
SEBI's Expert Committee was tasked with assessing the economic case for direct cross border listings, examining legal, operational and regulatory constraints, and recommending a framework to facilitate direct listings of Indian companies abroad and foreign companies in India. The Committee submitted its report on December 4, 2018, and SEBI invited public comments in a prescribed format (name, recommendation referenced, comment, rationale) by email to designated officers, with the report published on SEBI's website.

Transfer of securities in demat form requirement extended after shareholder representations to allow additional time for compliance.
Requirement that transfers of securities be effected only in demat form, subject to exceptions for transmission and transposition, was deferred in response to shareholder representations and the compliance deadline for the demat-only transfer mandate has been extended to allow additional time for conversion and processing through depositories.