SEBI Eyes Tighter IPO and QIP Fund Monitoring; Gold ETF Inflows Top Equity
Why in the news
The regulator is weighing stricter checks on use of money raised via IPOs, QIPs and rights issues. Gold ETFs also beat active equity funds on inflows.
Key facts
- Threshold: possible cut from ₹100 crore to ₹50 crore, or removal, widening coverage to smaller issuers.
- Direct filing: agencies could report straight to exchanges, limiting delays and issuer interference.
- Disclosure: reports are due within 45 days of each quarter-end today; delays have hurt transparency.
- Penalties: stricter action for withholding data, filing late or holding back agency payments.
| Gold ETF net inflow | Amount |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | ₹11,647 crore |
| January 2026 | ₹24,040 crore |
Trend
- Inflows more than doubled month-on-month.
Exam angle
- Regulator: SEBI.
- Threshold: ₹100 crore now, ₹50 crore proposed.