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Latest SEBI Circulars, Notifications & Updates
SEBI Circulars are official directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India under the SEBI Act, 1992. They regulate capital markets, stock exchanges, mutual funds, listed companies, and investor protection in India. This page tracks all latest SEBI circulars, master circulars, notifications, and consultation papers.
105 updates · Last updated 2 November 2026 · We publish here whenever a new notification is issued · Securities and Exchange Board of India Official Site ↗
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SEBI Mutual Funds (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026: Fifth Schedule Omitted, Cross-Reference Move
SEBI's Mutual Funds (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, notified October 8, 2026, omit the Fifth Schedule and redirect regulations 28 and 81(l) to Chapter IIID of the Intermediaries Regulations, 2008. Effective on the 180th day from Gazette publication.
12 October 202611 min
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MandatorySEBI Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026: New PMS Rulebook, PRIM and Transition Dates Explained
SEBI's Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026 take effect 1 April 2027 and repeal the 2020 rules. They keep the Rs 5 crore net worth and add chapters for eligible fund managers, co-investment and PRIM, with 12 and 36 month transition periods.
12 October 2026Eff. 1 April 202718 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Certification of Associated Persons in the Securities Markets) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
SEBI Replaces "Associated Persons" With "Specified Persons" and Adds a NISM Course Route to Certification (October 2026)
SEBI's 2026 amendment renames associated persons as specified persons, includes FPI and FVCI employees in India, adds a NISM course route to certification and lets the Board extend the three-year validity.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Certification of Associated Persons in the Securities Markets) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
12 October 2026Eff. 8 October 202611 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement of Administrative and Civil Proceedings) Regulations, 2026
MandatorySEBI Settlement Regulations 2026: New Rules, Fees, Formula and Fast-Track Process
SEBI’s Settlement Regulations, 2026 replace the 2018 framework, introducing revised rules for settlement eligibility, application fees, settlement amount calculations, fast-track procedures, confidentiality benefits and pending applications.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement of Administrative and Civil Proceedings) Regulations, 2026
9 October 2026Eff. 7 November 202626 min
Review of provisions related to International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for debt securities issued on private placement basis
SEBI Raises ISIN Limit for Privately Placed Debt to 17 a Financial Year
SEBI's circular of 7 October 2026 allows up to 17 ISINs maturing per financial year for privately placed debt, with 6 more for Section 54EC bonds. See the 12/5 split, grandfathering and exclusions.
Review of provisions related to International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for debt securities issued on private placement basis
7 October 2026Eff. 7 October 202624 min
Introduction of Credit Risk-o-Meter as an additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities
MandatorySEBI Credit Risk-o-Meter for Debt Securities: Colour Codes, Disclaimers and OBPP Rules (October 2026)
SEBI's 7 Oct 2026 circular makes a colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter mandatory in debt offer documents, ads and bond platforms. Six levels map AAA to D. In force after 45 days.
Introduction of Credit Risk-o-Meter as an additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities
7 October 2026Eff. 21 November 202615 min
Exemption from the requirement of mandatory merchant banker appointment for debt issued through private placement by certain listed issuers
MandatorySEBI Merchant Banker Exemption for Private Placement of Debt: Five Conditions and AA- Rating Rule (October 2026)
SEBI's 7 Oct 2026 circular lets regulated, listed issuers with no defaults and an AA- or higher rating skip the merchant banker for privately placed debt. All five conditions must be met; effective immediately.
Exemption from the requirement of mandatory merchant banker appointment for debt issued through private placement by certain listed issuers
7 October 2026Eff. 7 October 202612 min
SEBI Releases “Samajh Se Investing Simple” Campaign under Project Jagrook, Rolls Out the MUST initiative, Announces Its Presence on WhatsApp and Other Initiatives for Investor Awareness and Education
SEBI Launches "Samajh Se Investing Simple" Campaign, MUST Initiative and Official WhatsApp Channel (October 2026)
SEBI Press Release PR No. 61/2026 (5 October 2026) releases the "Samajh Se Investing Simple" campaign under Project Jagrook, rolls out MUST for students and announces an official WhatsApp channel at 1800 22 7575.
SEBI Releases “Samajh Se Investing Simple” Campaign under Project Jagrook, Rolls Out the MUST initiative, Announces Its Presence on WhatsApp and Other Initiatives for Investor Awareness and Education
5 October 2026Eff. 5 October 202610 min
Address by Chairman at Nation-wide launch of Project Jagrook
SEBI Chairman on Project Jagrook (5 October 2026): Investor Awareness Campaign, Survey Findings and Timeline
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey's 5 October 2026 Chandigarh address launches Project Jagrook's media campaign (till March 2027) and cites survey data: 63% awareness but only about 9.5% participation.
Address by Chairman at Nation-wide launch of Project Jagrook
5 October 202612 min
Address by Chairman at 12th Convention of CPAI
SEBI Chairman at CPAI Convention (3 October 2026): Commodity Derivatives Reforms and the Road Ahead
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey's 3 October 2026 CPAI address lists recent reforms and five next steps for commodity derivatives, including non-agricultural position limits and phased physical settlement.
Address by Chairman at 12th Convention of CPAI
3 October 202612 min
SEBI revamps its “Document Number Verification System”
SEBI Revamps Document Number Verification System: How to Verify a SEBI Letter or Notice
SEBI Press Release PR No. 60/2026 (1 October 2026) revamps its Document Number Verification System. Subject Matter is now a mandatory field, and the system is aligned with the E-Office outward number format.
SEBI revamps its “Document Number Verification System”
1 October 202610 min
Display of “investor awareness message(s)” by stock brokers on their trading apps and websites, under Project Jagrook
SEBI Project Jagrook: Stock Brokers Must Display Investor Awareness Messages from 5 October 2026
SEBI's circular of 1 October 2026 requires stock brokers to display investor awareness messages on websites from 5 October 2026 and on trading app landing pages, on alternate days with Risk disclosures, from 1 November 2026.
Display of “investor awareness message(s)” by stock brokers on their trading apps and websites, under Project Jagrook
1 October 2026Eff. 1 October 202613 minLatest SEBI Circulars & Notifications
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SEBI Compliance & Regulatory FAQs
Essential compliance answers for Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and corporate legal teams.
Q.What is the legal effect of SEBI circulars and Master Circulars?
SEBI circulars are issued under Section 11(1) of the SEBI Act, 1992. They are statutory directives legally binding on stock exchanges, depositories, mutual funds, listed entities, merchant bankers, and registered market intermediaries.
Q.How frequently does SEBI issue Master Circulars?
SEBI consolidates individual circulars into subject-specific Master Circulars annually (covering LODR, Mutual Funds, Substantial Acquisition of Shares, and Intermediaries) to provide a single, updated point of reference for market participants.
Q.Where are official SEBI circulars published?
Official circulars, board meeting decisions, and consultation papers are published on the official SEBI portal (sebi.gov.in) in the Legal Framework repository.
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