{"id":3115,"date":"2025-06-24T16:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/?p=3115"},"modified":"2026-02-02T18:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:55:45","slug":"sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"SEBI\u2019s June 2025 Board Meeting &#8211; What It Means for Markets, Startups &#038; Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#SEBIs_June_2025_Board_Meeting_%E2%80%93_What_It_Means_for_Markets_Startups_Investors\" >SEBI\u2019s June 2025 Board Meeting &#8211; What It Means for Markets, Startups &amp; Investors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#Top_Takeaways_You_Shouldnt_Miss\" >Top Takeaways You Shouldn\u2019t Miss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#1_Easier_Exit_for_Government_Companies_PSUs\" >1. Easier Exit for Government Companies (PSUs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#2_Good_News_for_Startup_Founders_with_ESOPs\" >2. Good News for Startup Founders with ESOPs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#3_Merchant_Bankers_Get_More_Flexibility\" >3. Merchant Bankers Get More Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#4_Easier_for_Foreign_Investors_in_Government_Bonds\" >4. Easier for Foreign Investors in Government Bonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#5_Reworking_Charges_in_the_Market\" >5. Reworking Charges in the Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#6_One-Time_Settlement_for_Old_Legal_Cases\" >6. One-Time Settlement for Old Legal Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#7_Faster_Capital_Raising_for_Big_Investors_QIPs\" >7. Faster Capital Raising for Big Investors (QIPs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#8_Mandatory_Demat_for_Key_Company_People\" >8. Mandatory Demat for Key Company People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#9_Relaxed_Rules_for_Research_Analysts_Advisors\" >9. Relaxed Rules for Research Analysts &amp; Advisors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#10_More_Co-Investment_Options_in_AIFs\" >10. More Co-Investment Options in AIFs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#REITs_InvITs_and_the_Social_Stock_Exchange_Get_a_Boost\" >REITs, InvITs, and the Social Stock Exchange Get a Boost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/sebis-june-2025-board-meeting-what-it-means-for-markets-startups-investors\/#Why_It_Matters_%E2%80%93_and_Where_ValuGenius_Comes_In\" >Why It Matters \u2013 and Where ValuGenius Comes In<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEBIs_June_2025_Board_Meeting_%E2%80%93_What_It_Means_for_Markets_Startups_Investors\"><\/span>SEBI\u2019s June 2025 Board Meeting &#8211; What It Means for Markets, Startups &amp; Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b>SEBI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Securities and Exchange Board of India) recently held an important board meeting on <\/span><b>June 18<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bringing in some major changes that aim to make India\u2019s financial markets simpler, smarter, and more accessible for everyone\u2014from government-owned companies to global investors, startups, and financial advisors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes are not just policy updates. They open new doors for businesses, make things easier for investors, and improve transparency in the Indian financial system. And that\u2019s exactly where experts like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ValuGenius<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in\u2014guiding you through complex market shifts with clear insights and reliable valuation services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re a startup founder, an investor, or part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial planning company in Mumbai<\/a>, here\u2019s what you need to know from SEBI\u2019s latest reforms:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3256&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Takeaways_You_Shouldnt_Miss\"><\/span>Top Takeaways You Shouldn\u2019t Miss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Easier_Exit_for_Government_Companies_PSUs\"><\/span>1. Easier Exit for Government Companies (PSUs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a government owns 90% or more of a company, it can now delist (or exit the stock market) more easily. No need to get two-thirds of public shareholders to agree. This move supports faster disinvestment and could boost the valuation of such PSUs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Good_News_for_Startup_Founders_with_ESOPs\"><\/span>2. Good News for Startup Founders with ESOPs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founders can now keep their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/valuation-of-esop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even after the company goes public. There\u2019s a one-year gap rule between getting ESOPs and <a href=\"https:\/\/cajdshah.com\/ipo-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filing for an IPO<\/a>, which helps prevent misuse and keeps things fair for investors.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Merchant_Bankers_Get_More_Flexibility\"><\/span>3. Merchant Bankers Get More Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEBI now allows merchant bankers to offer other services (not regulated by SEBI) under the same company. Earlier, they had to create a separate firm for that. This saves cost and effort\u2014great news for growing <a href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial planning companies in Mumbai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Easier_for_Foreign_Investors_in_Government_Bonds\"><\/span>4. Easier for Foreign Investors in Government Bonds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an investor is only interested in Indian government bonds, SEBI has reduced paperwork and made registration simpler. This could bring more foreign money into the country, which may indirectly improve India\u2019s economic valuation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3258&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reworking_Charges_in_the_Market\"><\/span>5. Reworking Charges in the Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEBI wants to separate trading and clearing charges. A new working group will explore how to do this fairly. It may lead to lower costs and better clarity for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_One-Time_Settlement_for_Old_Legal_Cases\"><\/span>6. One-Time Settlement for Old Legal Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEBI is offering a settlement scheme for brokers involved in the <\/span>NSEL scam<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and others who violated older venture capital fund rules. It could help close 300+ pending cases and give the market a fresh start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Faster_Capital_Raising_for_Big_Investors_QIPs\"><\/span>7. Faster Capital Raising for Big Investors (QIPs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEBI is cutting down unnecessary paperwork in the <\/span>Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process. This will help companies raise money more quickly and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Mandatory_Demat_for_Key_Company_People\"><\/span>8. Mandatory Demat for Key Company People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before launching an IPO, all key individuals must now convert their shares to <\/span>demat<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form (digital format). This ensures smoother trading and more transparency.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3126&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Relaxed_Rules_for_Research_Analysts_Advisors\"><\/span>9. Relaxed Rules for Research Analysts &amp; Advisors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Liquid and overnight mutual funds can now be used to meet deposit rules by Research Analysts (RAs) and Investment Advisors (IAs). This makes compliance easier for professionals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_More_Co-Investment_Options_in_AIFs\"><\/span>10. More Co-Investment Options in AIFs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEBI is allowing co-investments under Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) through a new model. Investors will now have more flexibility while protecting the interest of all parties involved.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"REITs_InvITs_and_the_Social_Stock_Exchange_Get_a_Boost\"><\/span>REITs, InvITs, and the Social Stock Exchange Get a Boost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SEBI has raised investment limits in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and InvITs (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) from 10% to 20% in equity schemes. These instruments will now be seen as equity investments in indices, offering more options to mutual funds and investors.<\/p>\n<p>The Social Stock Exchange framework is also being expanded to help non-profits and social enterprises raise funds with fewer restrictions and better disclosures.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_It_Matters_%E2%80%93_and_Where_ValuGenius_Comes_In\"><\/span>Why It Matters \u2013 and Where ValuGenius Comes In<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]For valuation businesses like ValuGenius, these changes create a more dynamic landscape. Whether it\u2019s determining the right value of a startup using <a href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/complete-guide-for-valuation-of-esops-challenges-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESOPs<\/a>, or supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial planning companies in Mumbai<\/a> navigate REITs and InvITs, these reforms will have a lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/Services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valuation in India<\/a> is evolving. With new rules, simplified processes, and better investor protections, the capital markets are more ready than ever. And <a href=\"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/Contact-Us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ValuGenius<\/a> is here to help businesses, startups, and investors make smart, confident decisions with expert valuation and financial planning support.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3128&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SEBI\u2019s June 2025 Board Meeting &#8211; What It Means for Markets, Startups &amp; Investors SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) recently held an important board meeting on June 18, bringing in some major changes that aim to make India\u2019s financial markets simpler, smarter, and more accessible for everyone\u2014from government-owned companies to global investors, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[56,54,55,57],"class_list":["post-3115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sebi","tag-investors","tag-sebi","tag-startups","tag-stock-market"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3115"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3259,"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3115\/revisions\/3259"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valugenius.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}