Sebi has permitted depositories to apply a limited share of annual earnings from the Investor Protection Fund toward administrative and statutory costs, while directing most income to remain in the corpus. The updated rules add protective measures and take effect from September.

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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-eases-rules-on-use-of-depository-investor-protection-fund-income/articleshow/132242860.cms
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