SEBI may keep independent director workshops voluntary

The Hindu Business Line - Oct 2, 2026

First programme, earlier planned for October, likely after Diwali as BCAS, NISM and exchanges work on framework

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S Vasudevan, chairman of Ozone Urbana Infra Developers, was arrested for alleged money laundering activities. The Enforcement Directorate claims he cheated homebuyers out of nearly Rs 927.22 crore by failing to deliver apartments. Investigations reveal that the company collected funds but did not refund deposits to buyers. The ED has also attached properties worth Rs 423.37 crore during the investigation.

Ozone Urbana MD S Vasudevan remanded in ED custody in Rs 927-cr fraud case
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S Vasudevan, chairman of Ozone Urbana Infra Developers, was arrested for alleged money laundering activities. The Enforcement Directorate claims he cheated homebuyers out of nearly Rs 927.22 crore by failing to deliver apartments. Investigations reveal that the company collected funds but did not refund deposits to buyers. The ED has also attached properties worth Rs 423.37 crore during the investigation.

Global equity funds draw $34.76 billion, log second straight week of inflows
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Sebi penalises SMC Global Securities for compliance lapses
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Sebi penalises SMC Global Securities for compliance lapses

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ACC president Mohsin Naqvi to miss India-Pakistan Asian Games final
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IIT-B students begin hunger strike demanding accountability over Wakode's death
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IIT-B students begin hunger strike demanding accountability over Wakode's death
Oct 2, 2026
IIT-B students begin hunger strike demanding accountability over Wakode's death

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