Indian online funding platforms for startups in a spot over regulator notice

Indian online funding platforms for startups in a spot over regulator notice

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Markets watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is miffed with online platforms that enable start-ups to raise equity capital from investors. In a notice issued on 30 August, the regulator has not only made it clear, but also has cautioned investors that it deems such platforms to be in violation of existing laws that govern the domestic securities market.

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