Sebi’s proposal to introduce a “when-listed” trading period aims to bring transparency to pre-listing transactions and curb grey market practices. The move underscores the regulator’s broader push for ethical governance and investor trust in India’s booming capital markets.

Speaking at an event organised by the Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI), Buch said discussions were underway with the two stock exchanges to put in place a 'when listed' platform where

SEBI is working on introducing a new system that allows trading in shares of companies that are in the process of listing.

In a move to bring transparency and regulation to India’s capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is exploring the concept of 'when-listed' securities trading. This initiative would allow IPO allottees to trade shares during the three-day gap between the close of an IPO and its official listing,

Sebi is looking at introducing a system where an investor can sell shares as soon as they are allotted in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to curb grey market activity, chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said on Tuesday.

Markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, is actively looking at allowing 'when-listed' securities to trade on the country's stock exchanges, Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said on Tuesday.