Letters to Editor - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 78,285.07+ 521.16NIFTY 24,430.35+ 159.50CRUDEOIL 6,577.00+ 9.00GOLD 146,489.00 -889.00SILVER 235,714.00 -1,696.00SENSEX 78,285.07+ 521.16NIFTY 24,430.35+ 159.50NIFTY 24,430.35+ 159.50CRUDEOIL 6,577.00+ 9.00CRUDEOIL 6,577.00+ 9.00GOLD 146,489.00 -889.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>Updated - July 06, 2026 at 09:07 PM.SEBI’s ad rulesThis refers to ‘Right code’ (July 6). SEBI’s move to standardise ad rules for market entities was overdue. For years, archaic mandates required prior approval for every stock ad, creating needless red tape while other financial products used celebrities freely. The draft Common Advertisement Code fixes fixes much by widening ad definitions to include digital, influencer and reel promotions, and by shifting to post facto filing. Allowing brand level celebrity endorsements adds parity with real estate and gold. Yet grey areas persist. Restricting data certification to one agency may cause bottlenecks, and exempting educational content looks questionable when funds push specific SIPs. Clarity and balance will determine trust.Babu CrishnaBengaluruNotices to MetaThis refers to ‘Govt issues notices to Meta over child abuse materials on Instagram’ (July 6).The MeitY notice to Meta regarding CSEAM in paid advertisements on Instagram is a prudent and precautionary step. Besides serving a purpose — shielding minors from such material — it reinforces the need for social media platforms to uphold ethical and moral standards in their advertising practices.This step is crucial to prevent paid advertisements from being misused to promote or facilitate child exploitation.PV PrakashMumbaiUCB to SFB: Logical stepApropos ‘Small only in name, not in reach’ (July 6). The narrative appears quite reasonable. However, the comparison between small finance banks (SFBs) and urban cooperative banks (UCBs) must be on similar parameters. Several UCBs have witnessed exponential growth in both their deposit and lending portfolios, yet they continue to remain outside the SFB framework. It is perhaps time for the central bank to introduce a mechanism whereby well-performing UCBs are automatically transitioned into the SFB category. Such a move would strengthen regulatory oversight, improve governance standards, and enhance customer confidence in these institutions.Rajiv MagalHalekere Village, KarnatakaPublished on July 6, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }