Sebi imposes Rs 1-crore fine on CDSL

The Securities and Exchange Board of India fined CDSL one crore rupees. This penalty addresses cybersecurity and operational lapses following a malware attack. The depository failed to adequately secure critical systems, which disrupted operations. CDSL’s systems were isolated from the market after the incident. No monetary penalty was imposed on former top officials.

Japan’s SOMPO seeks control of Universal General

Japan’s SOMPO Insurance is discussing increasing its stake in Universal SOMPO General Insurance. The Japanese insurer aims to acquire shares from existing Indian shareholders to reach majority control. This move follows the government’s liberalization of foreign direct investment norms in the insurance sector. Universal SOMPO has shown strong growth and profitability in recent years. Additional…