**Policy Summary: Jane Street Interim Order Update (PR No. 452025)**
This update, dated July 21, 2025, refers to the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) interim order dated July 3, 2025 (PR No. 402025) regarding index manipulation by the Jane Street group (JS Group).
Upon the creation of an escrow account with a lien marked in favor of SEBI for INR 4,843,57,70,168, as stipulated in clause 62.1 of the interim order, clauses 62.2, 62.3, 62.4, 62.5, 62.7, 62.8, and 62.10 of the same order will cease to apply.
The JS Group entities are directed to cease and desist from engaging in fraudulent, manipulative, or unfair trade practices, including dealing in securities using patterns identified in the interim order (para 62.12). The entities have confirmed their compliance.
Stock Exchanges are directed to closely monitor the JS Group's future dealings and positions to prevent manipulative activity, including dealing in securities using identified patterns, until the completion of SEBI's investigation and any subsequent proceedings (para 62.13). The Exchanges have confirmed their compliance.
The rationale for these directions is detailed in paragraphs 59, 60, and 61 of the original interim order, emphasizing the "Balance of Convenience." SEBI reaffirms its commitment to due process and maintaining the integrity of the securities market.
Key Entities Referenced
Jane Street group: A group of entities involved in alleged index manipulation.
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the regulatory body conducting the investigation.
Jane Street Interim Order: An interim order issued by SEBI regarding the Jane Street group's activities.
Stock Exchanges: Entities directed to monitor the future dealings of JS Group.
JS Group: Abbreviated name for Jane Street group
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The city where SEBI is located.
INR 4,843,57,70,168: The amount to be deposited in an escrow account by Jane Street group.
PR No.45/2025
Update on the Jane Street Interim Order
This is in response to several queries regarding the captioned matter, and further to the
update dated July 14, 2025 provided by SEBI (see PR No40/2025).
In terms of para 62.11 of interim order in the matter of index manipulation by Jane Street
group dated July 3, 2025 (‘interim order’), upon compliance with the directions in clause
62.1 (creation of escrow account with a lien marked in favor of SEBI, for an amount of INR
4,843,57,70,168/-), the directions stipulated in clauses 62.2, 62.3, 62.4, 62.5, 62.7, 62.8
and 62.10 of the interim order shall cease to apply.
Further, in terms of para 62.12, the entities have been directed to cease and desist from
directly or indirectly engaging in any fraudulent, manipulative or unfair trade practice or
undertaking any activity, either directly or indirectly, that may be in breach of extant
regulations, including by dealing in securities using any of the patterns identified or alluded
to in the interim order. The entities have confirmed that they will comply with this.
Further, in terms of para 62.13, Stock Exchanges have been directed to closely monitor
any future dealings and positions of JS Group on an ongoing basis, to ensure that Entities
do not either directly or indirectly indulge in any kind of manipulative activity, including by
dealing in securities using any of the patterns identified or alluded to in this order, till the
completion of the investigation by SEBI and the consequent proceedings, if any.
Exchanges have confirmed that they will comply with this.
Page 1 of 2The rationale for the above directions have also been explained under ‘Balance of
Convenience’ in para 59, 60, and 61 of the said order.
SEBI remains committed to following due process and ensuring the integrity of the
securities market.
Mumbai
July 21, 2025
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