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Sebi Settles Enforcement Proceedings Against Infomerics Valuation and Rating
13 Nov
Summary
- Sebi settles enforcement proceedings against credit rating agency Infomerics
- Infomerics to pay Rs 65.25 lakh and undertake corrective steps
- NSE investor accounts cross 240 million, up from 200 million a year ago
As of November 13, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has settled enforcement proceedings against Infomerics Valuation and Rating, a credit rating agency. This follows a joint Sebi-RBI inspection in 2021 that flagged multiple lapses in Infomerics' rating models, data validation, internal controls, and segregation of non-rating activities.
As part of the settlement, Infomerics has agreed to pay Rs 65.25 lakh and undertake corrective steps, which Sebi has confirmed as completed. This includes an external audit of Infomerics' rating models and third-party training for its rating staff.
In a separate development, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed 240 million unique investor accounts in November 2025, just a year after breaching the 200-million mark. The number of unique registered investors stood at 122 million as of October. Individual investors now hold 18.75% in NSE-listed companies through both the mutual fund and direct investing route. The growth is attributed to rising digital adoption, greater financial awareness, and steady market returns.
