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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 ↗
All SEBI Regulatory Updates and Circulars
SEBI Consultation Paper — GARUDA Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of AIFs (11 May 2026)
SEBI GARUDA Proposal 2026: Faster AIF Scheme Launches, Direct Filing & Post-Facto Scrutiny
SEBI has proposed the GARUDA mechanism for AIF scheme launches under its Ease of Doing Business reforms. The consultation paper proposes 10-working-day timelines, direct filing for AI-only schemes and Angel Funds, and post-facto risk-based scrutiny.
SEBI Consultation Paper — GARUDA Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of AIFs (11 May 2026)
11 May 202620 min
SEBI Circular No. HO/47/17/12(11)2025-MRD-POD3/I/11107/2026 dated May 08, 2026
SEBI’s New 30‑Day Lag Rule for Educational Use of Market Price Data: What MIIs and Educators Must Do by 1 July 2026
SEBI’s May 08, 2026 circular replaces the 1‑day sharing and 3‑month usage rules with a uniform 30‑day lag for sharing and using market price data in education, adds an audit‑trail requirement, and grants NISM a limited 1‑day access window for its simulation lab.
SEBI Circular No. HO/47/17/12(11)2025-MRD-POD3/I/11107/2026 dated May 08, 2026
8 May 2026Eff. 1 July 202622 min
SEBI Circular No. HO/38/44/12(3)2025-MIRSD-TPD1/I/10705/2026 dated May 07, 2026
SEBI Discontinues IRRA Platform: What Changes for Brokers and Investors
SEBI has discontinued the IRRA platform with immediate effect. The article explains why IRRA was retired, how Contingency Pool Trading now works as the contingency mechanism, and what brokers should update in their BCP/DR framework.
SEBI Circular No. HO/38/44/12(3)2025-MIRSD-TPD1/I/10705/2026 dated May 07, 2026
8 May 2026Eff. 7 May 202616 min
SEBI Circular HO/47/17/12(8)2025-MRD-POD2 dated May 05, 2026
MandatorySEBI Specifies 'Significant Indices' — ₹20,000 Crore AUM Threshold, 48 Indices Listed, NSE/BSE/CRISIL Must Register by November 2026
SEBI circular dated May 5, 2026 specifies the first official list of 48 'Significant Indices' under IP Regulations 2024. AUM threshold set at ₹20,000 Cr. NSE Indices, BSE Index Services and CRISIL must apply for SEBI registration by November 5, 2026.
SEBI Circular HO/47/17/12(8)2025-MRD-POD2 dated May 05, 2026
6 May 2026Eff. 5 May 202626 min
SEBI Circular HO/19/19/11(2)2026-AFD-RAC2
MandatorySEBI Fast-Track Mechanism for AIF PPM Filing 2026 — Complete Guide for AIFs and Merchant Bankers
SEBI has introduced a fast-track mechanism for processing PPMs of non-LVF AIF schemes effective April 30, 2026. AIFs can now launch schemes and circulate PPMs after just 30 days of filing — without SEBI's prior approval. Full responsibility shifts to Merchant Banker and AIF Manager.
SEBI Circular HO/19/19/11(2)2026-AFD-RAC2
3 May 2026Eff. 30 April 202617 min
SEBI Circular — Extension of timeline for Debenture Trustees (27 Oct 2026)
SEBI Extends Compliance Deadline for Debenture Trustees to April 27, 2027 – Further 6 Month Extension Granted
SEBI has extended the debenture trustee Regulation 9C compliance deadline by six months to 27 April 2027, citing the Expert Working Group review and industry representations.
SEBI Circular — Extension of timeline for Debenture Trustees (27 Oct 2026)
29 April 2026Eff. 27 October 20267 min
SEBI Circular HO/49/14/(10)2026-CFD-POD1/I/9380/2026 dated April 15, 2026
SEBI Eases Social Stock Exchange Rules – NPO Registration Extended to 3 Years, ZCZP Subscription Reduced to 50%
SEBI has eased Social Stock Exchange (SSE) rules. NPO registration period extended from 2 to 3 years without fund raising. Minimum subscription for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments reduced from 75% to 50%. Effective immediately from April 15, 2026.
SEBI Circular HO/49/14/(10)2026-CFD-POD1/I/9380/2026 dated April 15, 2026
28 April 2026Eff. 15 April 202610 min
Ministry of Finance Notification – Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 (G.S.R. 184(E)
MandatoryGovernment Revises Minimum Public Shareholding Rules for IPOs – Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026
The Government has amended Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rules for IPOs and listed companies through Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026. New slab-based public offer norms, flexible compliance timelines, IFSC relief, and SVR listing requirements have been introduced.
Ministry of Finance Notification – Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 (G.S.R. 184(E)
26 April 2026Eff. 13 March 20265 min
Source Name: SEBI Circular – Framework for Net Settlement of Funds for Transactions Done by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Cash Market
MandatorySEBI Allows Net Settlement of Funds for FPIs in Cash Market – Major Relief for Foreign Investors
SEBI allowed net settlement of funds for FPIs in cash market for outright transactions only. FPIs now pay/receive only net fund obligation instead of gross settlement, reducing funding costs, liquidity pressure, forex slippage, and improving operational efficiency.
Source Name: SEBI Circular – Framework for Net Settlement of Funds for Transactions Done by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Cash Market
26 April 2026Eff. 31 December 20264 minLatest SEBI Circulars & Notifications
Latest update: 2 November 2026
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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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