Sebi plans pre-IPO trading platform; mulls longer tenure for equity derivatives, aims to curb grey market risks

Sebi is considering a regulated platform for pre-IPO trading to replace the unregulated grey market, aiming for transparency between allotment and listing. The regulator is also exploring longer-tenure equity derivatives to improve hedging and long-term investing. Sebi emphasizes transparency, investor protection, and responsible AI adoption while clamping down on fraud and misinformation in the market.