July 14, 2025: U.S.-based trading giant Jane Street Group LLC has deposited ₹4,843.5 crore (approx. $564 million) into an escrow account, fulfilling a key condition set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This move paves the way for the firm to resume trading operations in India, according to a report.
The deposit was made on Friday, in direct response to a SEBI directive issued on July 3, which accused the firm of making unlawful gains through manipulative trading strategies. The regulator had barred Jane Street from market activity pending compliance with the order.
With the deposit now confirmed, SEBI is expected to lift the trading restrictions, allowing the firm to re-enter the Indian markets. However, Jane Street will remain barred from employing the specific strategies that triggered the investigation, as outlined in SEBI’s original order.
The incident highlights India’s growing scrutiny of high-frequency trading and algorithmic strategies, especially by foreign institutional players.
Jane Street has not yet issued a public statement on the matter.