Stock Market NewsJane Street Requests Extension to Respond to SEBI Interim OrderLast updated: July 30, 2025 12:16 pmAuthor- Jitesh KanwariyaShare2 Min ReadSHAREUS-based trading firm Jane Street Group LLC has sought an additional six weeks to respond to an interim order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), issued on July 3, related to alleged market manipulation involving Indian options trades.ContentsSEBI May Allow Only Four More WeeksTrading Ban Lifted After ₹48.4 Billion Escrow DepositNo Official Comments Yet from SEBIQuick AnalysisThe firm stated it is engaging constructively with the regulator but did not disclose details of its request or response strategy.SEBI May Allow Only Four More WeeksAccording to a source familiar with the matter, SEBI is currently considering granting only four additional weeks, instead of the six requested by Jane Street. The firm was originally given 21 days to respond, but the deadline expired last week.The matter remains under discussion, and SEBI board member Ananth Narayan may still take a final call on whether the full extension will be allowed.Click here to explore other: NSE Stock Price TodayTrading Ban Lifted After ₹48.4 Billion Escrow DepositLast week, SEBI lifted the temporary trading ban imposed on Jane Street after the company deposited ₹48.4 billion (approximately $556 million) into an escrow account. This amount represents the alleged “unlawful gains” earned through the controversial trades being probed by the regulator.Despite the removal of the trading restriction, the case remains active, and SEBI’s final decision will depend on Jane Street’s formal submission in response to the preliminary findings.No Official Comments Yet from SEBIWhile Jane Street issued a brief statement confirming its cooperation, SEBI has not responded publicly to the extension request or provided any additional details regarding the ongoing investigation.Quick AnalysisJane Street’s request for more time reflects the complexity and high stakes of the case, especially given the substantial escrow deposit and SEBI’s scrutiny of options market activity.As India’s regulatory landscape tightens around algorithmic and high-frequency trades, the final outcome of this case could set important precedents for foreign entities operating in Indian derivatives markets.Recommended Read: NSDL IPO Subscribed 38% on Day 1; Retail Investors Lead with 51%You Might Also LikeIndiGo Shares Rebound After DGCA Grants Partial Relief on Pilot Duty NormsRate Cut Meets a Falling Rupee: Yes Bank, Union Bank Shares Rise Up to 3% on Bank Nifty InclusionDGCA Eases Pilot Rest Rules to Help Stabilize IndiGo’s Operations Amid Flight DisruptionsPetronet LNG Shares Gain 4% After 15-Year Ethane Deal With ONGC; Nomura Sees 34% UpsideRate Cut Meets a Falling Rupee: Sensex Gains 500 Pts, Nifty Near 26,200 as RBI’s 25 bps Cut Lifts MarketsShare This ArticleFacebookCopy LinkShareByJitesh KanwariyaFollow: I am Jitesh Kanwariya is a professional stock market analyst and F&O trader with expertise in derivatives and market research. A Python developer by profession, he leverages data-driven insights to analyse market trends and simplify trading for investors. Previous Article NSDL IPO Subscribed 38% on Day 1; Retail Investors Lead with 51% Next Article Indian Smartphone Market Sees 18% Growth in Q2; Apple Tops Shipments Stay Connected3.9kFollowersLike1.5kFollowersFollow10FollowersPin261FollowersFollow22.9kSubscribersSubscribe20kFollowersFollow561FollowersFollowLatest NewsRate Cut Meets Falling Rupee: India’s Markets Enter a New Tug-of-WarFinance and EconomyDecember 5, 2025Govt Shuts Door on FDI Limit Hike, Merger Chatter; PSU Bank Rally Now Hinges on FundamentalsFinance and EconomyDecember 5, 2025Large Trade Deal: Meesho, Aequs, Vidya Wires IPOs Enter Final Bidding Day as GMPs Surge on Strong DemandIPO NewsDecember 5, 2025ITC Hotels Shares Trade Flat as ₹3,856 Crore Block Deal Transfers 9% Equity; BAT Likely SellerStock Market NewsDecember 5, 2025