New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a fresh set of rules aimed at making the regulatory framework for securities market violations simpler and more transparent. The changes cover how settlement amounts are calculated, how certain cases can be resolved faster and what companies may need to do to settle regulatory proceedings. The new framework also changes the treatment of wrongful gains and introduces separate routes for fast-track settlements.

The broader objective of the Settlement Regulations, 2026, is to simplify the settlement framework and reduce the scope for inconsistent or unpredictable outcomes.

Under the new framework, the settlement amount will be calculated using a base amo...