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The market regulator has cautioned investors against dealing in such securities, citing violations of law.

Were you one of the lucky ones who got their hands on Swiggy’s pre-IPO shares—trading at Rs 350 apiece in April—and made a killing when the startup finally listed on 13 November, hitting a high of Rs 465? While you may be patting yourself on the back, the market regulator frowns upon this practice. In fact, it could even be illegal.
Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said that certain electronic platforms and websites were flouting laws by enabling transactions of unlisted shares of public companies. These platforms, SEBI noted, are neither recognized nor authorised by …
The kingdom is moving to tighten the rules around public listings, algorithmic trading, trading in foreign securities and company disclosures—all in an effort to chase transparency.
Thinly traded listed entities have long served as breeding grounds for stock manipulation, hurting investors. The regulator, the NSE and BSE now want to fix things by focusing on efficient delisting.
The newly announced levy on UPI payments undermines the very foundation of using digital payments for stock market investing. Brokers are in a tizzy.