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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.
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Review of Inclusion of Historical Scenarios in Stress Testing for Commodity Derivatives Segment
MandatorySEBI Cuts Z-Score Threshold to 5 for Commodity Derivatives Stress Testing 2026
SEBI has reduced the Z-score cap used in Peak Historical Return stress testing for the Commodity Derivatives Segment from 10 to 5, effective immediately, tightening how extreme price moves feed into Core SGF calibration.
Review of Inclusion of Historical Scenarios in Stress Testing for Commodity Derivatives Segment
13 August 2026Eff. 12 August 202614 min
Amendment to SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities) Regulations, 2015 (“ILMDS Regulations”)
MandatorySEBI Amends Municipal Debt Securities Rules 2026: Face Value, Escrow & Filing Timelines
SEBI's Aug 11, 2026 circular sets ₹1 lakh/₹10,000 face value norms for privately placed municipal bonds, adds SPV escrow rules, and extends financial result filing deadlines.
Amendment to SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities) Regulations, 2015 (“ILMDS Regulations”)
11 August 2026Eff. 11 August 202615 min
Consultation Paper on Review of provisions related to ISIN for Debt Securities
SEBI Consultation Paper 2026 — Higher ISIN Limits for Private Placement Debt & Removal of Mandatory Listing of Past Unlisted NCDs
SEBI proposes raising the private-placement debt ISIN cap from 14 to 17 (12 plain vanilla + 5 structured/FRB/ZCB/Tier II), excluding GoI/EBR and ESG bonds from the cap, and dropping mandatory listing of pre-existing unlisted NCDs under Reg 62A. Comments due August 31, 2026.
Consultation Paper on Review of provisions related to ISIN for Debt Securities
11 August 202611 min
Consultation Paper on Issuance of Depository Receipts against units of REITs and Publicly Listed InvITs
MandatorySEBI Consultation Paper on Depository Receipts for REITs and Publicly Listed InvITs 2026
SEBI proposes a regulatory framework allowing REITs and Publicly Listed InvITs to issue Depository Receipts to foreign investors. Comments invited on regulation amendments and draft DR framework by August 25, 2026.
Consultation Paper on Issuance of Depository Receipts against units of REITs and Publicly Listed InvITs
5 August 202613 min
Extension of timelines with repect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.
SEBI Extends Digital Accessibility Audit and Remediation Timeline to October 2026
SEBI extends the deadline for REs to complete Digital Accessibility Audits of their platforms and remediate audit findings, from the earlier timeline to October 31, 2026. All other accessibility compliance provisions remain unchanged.
Extension of timelines with repect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.
31 July 2026Eff. 31 July 20265 min
‘Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement’ (GARUDA) Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) filed with SEBI
MandatorySEBI Introduces GARUDA Green-Channel Mechanism for AIF Placement Memorandum Filing 2026
SEBI's July 30, 2026 circular rolls out the GARUDA mechanism, letting AIFs launch schemes without waiting for SEBI's PPM review — Regular schemes via Merchant Banker certification, AI only funds/LVFs/Angel Funds via self-certification. Effective immediately.
‘Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement’ (GARUDA) Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) filed with SEBI
30 July 2026Eff. 30 July 202612 min
Ease of Doing Investment and Ease of Doing Business – Simplification and standardisation of the framework for transmission of securities
MandatorySEBI Simplifies and Standardises Framework for Transmission of Securities 2026
SEBI's July 23, 2026 circular simplifies securities transmission on death of holder(s), adding Quick Transmission Processing (QTP) for low-value claims, revised thresholds, and standardised documents. Effective 30 days from issuance; applies to listed companies, RTAs, depositories, DPs and AMCs.
Ease of Doing Investment and Ease of Doing Business – Simplification and standardisation of the framework for transmission of securities
23 July 2026Eff. 22 August 202612 min
Operationalisation of freezing of holdings of promoter and promoter group including their associates (promoter holdings) at the ISIN level under Regulation 24(i)(ea) of the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018 dated July 21, 2026
MandatorySEBI Mandates ISIN-Level Freeze of Promoter Holdings in Buy-Backs — Operationalisation Circular 2026
SEBI operationalises Reg 24(i)(ea) of Buy-back Regulations, mandating ISIN-level freeze of promoter holdings from resolution to offer closing. Depositories must ready the framework by Aug 1, 2026; cos, exchanges, merchant bankers, RTAs must comply.
Operationalisation of freezing of holdings of promoter and promoter group including their associates (promoter holdings) at the ISIN level under Regulation 24(i)(ea) of the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018 dated July 21, 2026
22 July 2026Eff. 21 July 20268 min
Certification Requirements for Distribution of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)
MandatorySEBI Introduces New NISM Series-V-D Certification for SIF Distributors, Effective Immediately
SEBI Circular dated 21 July 2026 modifies para 21.10 of the MF Master Circular, introducing a new NISM Series-V-D certification for SIF distributors that also covers mutual fund distribution, replacing the NISM Series XIII requirement from 21 September 2026.
Certification Requirements for Distribution of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)
22 July 2026Eff. 21 July 20268 min
Caution to Regulated entities and listed companies- Boss Scam
SEBI Issues Caution to Regulated Entities and Listed Companies on "Boss Scam" — CEO/MD Impersonation Fraud 2026
SEBI cautions regulated entities and listed companies about the 'Boss Scam' - CEO/MD impersonation fraud using deepfakes or malicious zip files to trick finance officers into transferring funds.
Caution to Regulated entities and listed companies- Boss Scam
18 July 20267 min
Extending facility of creating standing instructions for Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)/ Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) for Mutual Fund units held in demat form
SEBI Extends SWP/STP Standing Instruction Facility to Mutual Fund Units Held in Demat Form 2026
SEBI extends SWP/STP standing instruction facility to demat-held Mutual Fund units. Phase-I (unit-based) by 31 Jan 2027, Phase-II (amount-based) by 30 Apr 2027. Depositories are nodal facilitator.
Extending facility of creating standing instructions for Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)/ Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) for Mutual Fund units held in demat form
18 July 2026Eff. 17 July 20267 min
Code of Conduct for Members of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
MandatorySEBI Board Adopts Code of Conduct for Members Governing Investments, Disclosures and Recusal 2026
SEBI's Board adopted a Code of Conduct (19 June 2026) for WTMs and PTMs, restricting investments, banning gifts, mandating asset disclosures, requiring recusal in conflicts of interest, and curbing post-retirement roles to protect Board integrity.
Code of Conduct for Members of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
15 July 2026Eff. 19 June 202613 minLatest SEBI Circulars & Notifications
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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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