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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
Rationalisation of Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 – Draft Rules for Comments
MandatoryRBI Releases Draft FEMA (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2026 to Replace NDI Rules, 2019
RBI released draft Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2026 on 21 July 2026, proposing to replace the NDI Rules, 2019 entirely with a simplified, principle-based FDI/FPI framework. Comments due 31 August 2026.
Rationalisation of Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 – Draft Rules for Comments
21 July 202617 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
RBI Issues Amendment Directions on ‘Matters to be placed before the Boards of the Banks’
MandatoryRBI Overhauls "Matters to be Placed Before the Board" Framework for Banks — Governance Amendment Directions 2026
RBI issued Governance Amendment Directions (July 14, 2026) for Commercial, Small Finance, Payments and Local Area Banks, replacing the "seven broad themes" with principle-based guidance and detailed Appendix lists of matters for Board approval/review/delegation, effective October 1, 2026.
RBI Issues Amendment Directions on ‘Matters to be placed before the Boards of the Banks’
15 July 2026Eff. 1 October 202610 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 min
RBI invites public comments on the draft “Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026”
MandatoryRBI Proposes One-Time Approval for Mutual Funds, Insurers, Pension Funds Re-Acquiring Bank Shares — Draft Amendment Directions, 2026
RBI's draft Amendment Directions, 2026 (Commercial, Small Finance, Payments, Local Area Banks) let mutual funds, insurers and pension funds get one-time approval for subsequent major shareholding acquisitions up to 10% in a bank. Comments due 4 August 2026.
RBI invites public comments on the draft “Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026”
14 July 202612 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 — FVCI Fees Shift from USD to INR
SEBI Notification SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2026/309 dated 3 July 2026 redenominates FVCI registration, renewal, and late fees from USD to INR equivalents and prescribes a new 5-working-day DDP remittance timeline. Effective 30 December 2026.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
13 July 2026Eff. 30 December 20269 min