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ELP is known to try its utmost best to have a great relationship with government organisations and regulators.

By ANY means necessary.
Mostly yes. Some regulators rely on Govt of India panel in some jurisdictions. Eg: RBI probably won't have tender for Agartala, they'd probably give the case to GoI panel counsel in Tripura. Google something like 'engagement of panel counsel' and research further.
No, SEBI Grade A Legal Officers are akin to in house counsel. They mostly don't litigate themselves.
SEBI hires around 30 lawyers an year through an exam. What do they all do?

Don't they represent SEBI in cases or are they just doing office work?
ELP has an ex sebi officer working for them - favouritism by sebi ? They get panel rates so there is nothing as rock bottom
Is the exposure even worth it?
Given that they won't have much time left for private clients if they are representing SEBI in every matter.
Thanks for the explanation.

Do other regulators invite tenders as well?
ELP quoted rock bottom rates to SEBI to increase exposure. It’s not rocket science.
SEBI is not like any other governement organization. It has a revenue of over 1300 crore and expenditure is less than 500 crore. They can easily afford it.
Panel counsel of SEBI. You'll also see K Asher representing SEBI constantly. Every few years organisations like SEBI invite tenders, and law firms bid to get into the panel.