Sebi’s CAS guidelines likely within a week, says chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

What happened: Sebi chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey said guidelines on the Closing Auction Session (CAS) are expected in about a week, after a consultation paper on derivatives settlement prices on expiry day. Key numbers: Market capitalization around Rs 472 lakh crore; more than 15 crore unique investors; mutual fund assets around Rs 87 lakh crore; corporate bonds Why it matters: The CAS review is part of Sebi's push to deepen cash markets and improve price discovery. Pandey also flagged priorities including proportionate regulation, easier market access, and AI guidelines aligned with IOSCO.

Sebi's imminent CAS guidelines signal regulatory clarity, a key market catalyst.

Sebi's imminent CAS guidelines signal regulatory clarity, a key market catalyst. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.