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If you follow the Indian stock market or simply like staying updated on how our financial system is evolving, you’ve probably come across the term “SEBI Bulletin.” But what exactly is it, and why do market participants rely on it every month? Let’s break it down. What Exactly Are SEBI Bulletins? SEBI Bulletins are monthly publications released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”). Think of them as SEBI’s way of giving everyone - investors, analysts, studen

From Dream to Deal: Navigating Crowdfunding with SEBI’s Rulebook What is Crowdfunding? In simple terms, Crowdfunding refers to a method of raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, usually through online platforms, to fund a project, venture or initiative. It allows individuals, startups or organisations to reach out to the public for financial support, rather than relying solely on traditional sources like banks or venture capitalists. However, it is pert

Introduction “Phantom stock options” are a form of share-based employee benefits based on the underlying value of equity shares of the employer company. The settlement of such options is made in cash and not in equity shares of the company. To simplify, phantom shares (also known as shadow stock) are a type of employee incentive plan that gives employees the economic benefits of owning shares such as appreciation in value without actually giving them real shares or ownership.

Financial markets have always attracted attempts to decode patterns such as technical analysis, quantitative models, behavioural finance and, at the fringes, astrology. “ Astro trading ” refers to the practice of making investment decisions based on planetary movements, lunar cycles, zodiac signs or astrological charts. Astro trading promises something every market participant wants - clarity before the move. One planetary transit, one lunar shift, one "favourable" alignment,