Securities and Exchange Board of India
CA, CS, CMA : Major rulings and notifications clarified tax treatment, compliance timelines, and financial regulations. The updates emphasize ef...
SEBI : Regulation 31A lays down strict eligibility and compliance requirements for promoter reclassification. The key takeaway is that lo...
CA, CS, CMA : The update discusses GST rulings on ITC and refunds, income tax relief interpretations, and insolvency reforms. It also covers dis...
Income Tax : Explains how commission-driven incentives in banks lead to mis-selling of financial products. Highlights the need for structural r...
SEBI : Explains mandatory quarterly disclosures under SEBI LODR, including financial results, governance reports, and shareholding patter...
SEBI : The consultation highlights that existing net worth calculations based on retained client funds are no longer effective. A revised...
SEBI : The draft circular addresses issues in managing unpaid client securities and proposes changes to the existing pledge framework. It...
Finance : The agreements introduce structured protocols for intelligence sharing and monitoring compliance under PMLA. The ruling highlights...
SEBI : The issue involved misuse of telecom resources in financial scams. The MoU establishes real-time data sharing to enable early dete...
SEBI : The issue concerns multiple filings of the same disclosures on different stock exchanges. The framework enables a single filing sy...
SEBI : The issue was whether failure to refund investor funds is time-barred. The Court held it is a continuing offence, rejecting the li...
Company Law : Supreme Court held that diversion of funds raised through preferential allotment for purposes other than those stated in offer doc...
SEBI : Calcutta High Court directs SEBI to accept Priya Ranjan Sah's payment, citing a one-day delay as not warranting prolonged litigati...
SEBI : SEBI penalty on Deccan Chronicle's Company Secretary overturned. Tribunal rules Company Secretary not responsible for verifying au...
SEBI : SEBI prosecutes directors of Gujarat Arth Ltd for market manipulation and fraudulent trading under SEBI Act....
SEBI : The issue was compliance timeline under amended DT regulations. SEBI extended the deadline to October 2026 due to implementation c...
SEBI : The event underscored that increasing retail participation must be matched with stronger investor awareness and safeguards. It emp...
SEBI : SEBI addressed concerns over high funding costs caused by gross settlement requirements. It permitted netting for outright transac...
SEBI : SEBI clarified that only a body corporate can act as a sponsor under MF Regulations 2026. A family trust, not being a body corpora...
SEBI : SEBI reduced the threshold under Regulation 10(c) from ₹2 lakh to ₹1,000, easing compliance requirements. The move simplifies ...
The issue was excessive compliance burden on brokers due to reporting requirements. It was decided that demat account reporting by brokers is no longer required, reducing duplication and improving efficiency.
SEBI allowed AIFs to retain liquidation proceeds and introduced “inoperative fund” status with lighter compliance. This move reduces unnecessary regulatory burden for inactive funds while maintaining oversight.
The issue involved whether clients could simultaneously receive advisory and distribution services. SEBI clarified that strict segregation is mandatory, ensuring no overlap to prevent conflicts of interest.
SEBI examined whether WhatsApp chats can serve as proof of client instructions. It held they are valid if properly recorded, retrievable, and legally verifiable.
SEBI consolidates all mutual fund guidelines into a single master circular aligned with the 2026 Regulations. It replaces earlier circulars while ensuring continuity of past actions and compliance obligations.
SEBI targets SPV status, borrowing ambiguity, and investment restrictions in REITs and InvITs. The reforms aim to enhance flexibility and market efficiency.
Supreme Court held that diversion of funds raised through preferential allotment for purposes other than those stated in offer document/prospectus/notice establishes as fraud and the same cannot be cured by consequent shareholder ratification.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposes simplified nomination norms for demat accounts and mutual fund folios to ease investor onboarding. The consultation suggests fewer mandatory nominee details, default nomination, and a cap of four nominees.
The exchange sought voluntary exit under the SEBI Exit Policy after failing to meet clearing corporation and net worth requirements. SEBI is currently examining the proposal before issuing a final order.
The regulator suggests making nomination the default option in single-holder accounts, requiring investors to actively opt out to simplify succession and reduce unclaimed assets.
