Sebi to reintroduce open market share buybacks via exchanges; eases intra-day borrowing rules for MFs
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved new measures to streamline market operations, including reintroducing open-market share buybacks and easing borrowing rules for mutual funds. Additionally, a new 'green-channel' mechanism called GARUDA will accelerate the approval process for alternative investment funds.
Why it matters
These regulatory changes aim to improve market liquidity and efficiency, directly impacting investment strategies and corporate financial management in India.
The board of markets regulator Sebi on Friday (June 19, 2026) approved a wide range of proposals, including the reintroduction of open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, relaxation of intraday borrowing norms for mutual funds and simplification of securities transfer procedure following an investor s death.
The report is a straightforward summary of regulatory policy changes without editorializing.
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