Earlier, On 5 September, around 400 employees of the Sebi had protested silently at the organisation’s headquarters in Mumbai. The employees were protesting the Sebi’s clarification that their earlier letter to the finance ministry on unprofessional work culture is ‘misguided by external elements’. Earlier, Sebi had said that the allegations of toxic work culture in Sebi is misguided by external elements.
Also, the party has highlighted that it is deeply concerning to learn that Madhabi P. Buch, the SEBI Chairperson, has been investing in Chinese funds. When the Prime Minister of India can publicly give China a clean chit, it’s hardly surprising that a key regulatory figure is engaging in investments linked to China.
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The Congress party has raised fresh set of allegations against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chief Madhabi Puri Buch saying the Sebi chief rented out her properties to Carol Info Services, a firm part of Wockhardt and against which is facing probe by the market regulator.
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Toxic work culture is not accepted not only at a regulatory organisation but in any organization.
It is even more important when such charges arise at a regulatory institution. Sebi is the guardian of Indian investors in the securities market. It cannot operate in the shadow of accusations and mistrust. It is extremely important for Sebi to clean up its house and restore confidence among its own employees and investors.
The statement came in the backdrop of media reports suggesting that employees of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had written a letter to the government on August 6, raising concerns over toxic work culture.
