The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is actively engaging with industry representatives to discuss strategies aimed at helping companies navigate the current market crisis. This comes in light of significant declines in stock indices and heightened global volatility. Proposals from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) include a one-time 12-month extension for companies to comply with the minimum public stock holding requirement of 25%, particularly for those facing deadlines by December 2026. Additionally, Ficci has recommended allowing preferential issues and block trades without caps for faster compliance, as well as enabling promoters to participate through the Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) route with proper safeguards. On another front, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to announce measures this week to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict, focusing on stabilizing the Indian rupee, which has depreciated by 2.3% since the conflict began. Proposed actions may include improving capital inflows and providing additional support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and exporters. These coordinated efforts from Sebi and RBI aim to bolster confidence among public shareholders and maintain economic stability in India.