Mumbai: The board of markets regulator SEBI on Friday, June 19, 2026, approved a wide range of proposals aimed at easing compliance and improving ease of doing business. Key decisions include the reintroduction of open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, relaxation of intraday borrowing norms for mutual funds, and simplification of securities transfer procedures following an investor’s death.
The board decided to allow companies to conduct open market buybacks again through stock exchanges. The route was restricted earlier after concerns over price manipulation and misuse. The reintroduction is expected to give listed firms more flexibility in returning cash to shareholders.
In another investor-friendly move, SEBI approved a simpler process for transmission of securities after the death of a holder. The changes aim to reduce paperwork and delays faced by nominees or legal heirs, making it easier to transfer shares, mutual fund units and other securities.
For mutual funds, the board relaxed intraday borrowing norms. The move will give fund houses more flexibility to manage liquidity during the trading day without triggering regulatory breaches.
