Global trading firm Jane Street is officially back in the Indian stock market. After being blocked from trading by Sebi, the firm has now deposited Rs 4,843.5 crore in an escrow account. This move meets the condition in Sebi’s interim order from July 3, 2025.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had accused Jane Street of making illegal gains. Until this amount was deposited, Sebi had barred the firm from any market activity. But with the money now secured in a bank account marked in favour of Sebi, Jane Street has been allowed to resume trading.
A senior source confirmed, “Jane Street Group deposited the full amount on Friday.” Another person familiar with the matter added, “They can now trade again on Indian exchanges.”
Later, Sebi officially confirmed the deposit and said the company had complied with the main condition. Sebi also said Jane Street’s request to lift other restrictions is still under review.
Not Fully Free Yet
Even though Jane Street can trade again, it’s not back to business as usual. Sebi is still investigating their trades. This includes trades in other indices and stocks. The full investigation may take another 6 to 7 months.
Also, Sebi has clearly warned Jane Street not to use any manipulative strategies. These are the same strategies that were questioned in the July order. The firm must now avoid anything that looks like fraudulent or unfair trading.
Clause 62.1 of Sebi’s order required the money to be deposited. Clause 62.2 stopped the firm from trading. Clause 62.11 said these bans would end once the deposit was made.
So, while the money has been deposited and trading is allowed again, Jane Street is still under tight watch.
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What’s Next?
Jane Street may not jump right back into the market. The firm might wait to see how regulators and the market react. Sebi has also told Indian exchanges to keep a close watch on their trades going forward.
In fact, Sebi stated that if Jane Street can give strong proof that there was no wrongdoing, the full amount could be returned later. The ban could also be fully lifted based on the final investigation report.
Interestingly, Jane Street has said that Sebi misunderstood its strategy. In a memo to its team, the firm claimed it was just doing standard hedging, not manipulating the market.
Jane Street is back, but it’s not off the hook. It must play fair and follow all rules. Sebi’s eye is still on them, and any misstep could bring the hammer down again. For now, India’s market just got one of its biggest players back—with conditions.
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