Insider Trading Guidelines for Listed Companies in India

Understanding nuances of Insider Trading

What you’ll learn
Understand concept of Insider Trading
Understand key terms used in context of Insider Trading Guidelines
Understand SEBI regulations related to Insider Trading
Understand concept of Trading Plan
Understand how to build a healthy culture in a business to avoid Insider Trading
Examples and Cases related to Insider Trading

Requirements
No pre-requisite to learn this course. Anyone working in a listed company in India can undergo this course.

Description
Insider trading refers to the act of trading in a company’s stock or other securities by individuals who have access to non-public, material information about that company. Material information is any information that could influence an investor’s decision to buy or sell securities. For example, knowledge of a company’s upcoming merger or earnings report before it is publicly disclosed can be considered material information.In India, insider trading is regulated by SEBI under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. These regulations aim to prevent and penalize insider trading and ensure that all market participants have equal access to information. The key aspects of the regulations include:Definition of Insider: According to the SEBI regulations, an insider is defined as someone who is connected with a company and has access to unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI). This can include company directors, executives, employees, and even external consultants or advisors.Unpublished Price-Sensitive Information (UPSI): UPSI refers to any non-public information related to a company that could significantly affect its stock price if disclosed. The regulation requires that this information be kept confidential and not used for trading purposes.Prohibition and Disclosure Requirements: The regulations prohibit insiders from trading based on UPSI and require that any trades made by insiders be disclosed to the stock exchanges. Additionally, companies must have internal policies and procedures to manage and prevent insider trading.Insider trading is a crucial issue in the financial markets, as it involves the buying or selling of securities based on non-public, material information. In India, the regulation of insider trading is governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which has established stringent guidelines to maintain market integrity. This basic course on insider trading will provide an overview of the legal framework, key concepts, and compliance requirements for investors, company executives, and financial professionals.The course uses multiple examples and case studies to help participants understand key concepts related to Insider Trading, The course may also be used by organisations to promote culture of compliance within their respective organisations.  There is a test/quiz in the program which will help assess understanding of participants related to this course.

Who this course is for
This course is those who want to understand nuances of Insider Trading