Sebi has directed depositories to freeze promoter holdings during company buyback periods. This restriction will be in effect from board approval until the offer closes. Promoters can still participate in buybacks through the tender offer route. Existing pledges created before the buyback period can also be invoked. Depositories must implement these operational systems by August 1.

Market regulator Sebi has required tht depositories must implement a new promoter holding freeze mechanism by August 1. This framework will cover ISIN-level freezing and…

Capital markets regulator SEBI on Tuesday asked depositories to put in place the operational framework and required system upgrades by August 1 to facilitate the implementation of…