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Modifications and Clarifications REoI for Empanelment of Institutions/Agencies for conducting Market Studies and Surveys
CCI REoI Modifications 2026 - Market Study Empanelment Eligibility
CCI has modified its REoI for empanelling institutions to conduct market studies and surveys under the Competition Act, 2002 -- removing the requirement that economics experts be "on its rolls" -- and clarified five bidder queries. EoI submission deadline extended to 17.08.2026
Modifications and Clarifications REoI for Empanelment of Institutions/Agencies for conducting Market Studies and Surveys
29 July 202611 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
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Custodian) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
MandatorySEBI (Custodian) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 — Custodian Fee Shifts from Annual to Monthly
SEBI Notification SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2026/308 dated 3 July 2026 replaces the annual custodian fee (₹10,00,000 or 0.0005% of AUC) with a monthly fee (₹85,000 or 0.0000416% of AUC), payable within 15 days of month-end, effective 1 October 2026.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Custodian) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
9 July 2026Eff. 1 October 20269 min
Clarification with respect to applicability of the benefit of early pay-in in Commodity Derivatives Segment
SEBI Extends Early Pay-In (EPI) Facility to Commodity Options; Clearing Corporations Take Over Administration
SEBI has expanded the Early Pay-In (EPI) facility from futures contracts to all commodity derivatives, including options. The June 19, 2026 circular also transfers EPI administration, warehouse accreditation, and margin-relief responsibilities from Stock Exchanges to Clearing Corporations.
Clarification with respect to applicability of the benefit of early pay-in in Commodity Derivatives Segment
19 June 2026Eff. 19 June 202615 min
Norms for Base Price, Price Bands, Call Auction in pre-open session and Close-out procedure for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
MandatorySEBI ETF Circular 2026: New Base Price, Dynamic Price Bands, Call Auction and Close-out Rules from September 1
SEBI’s June 15, 2026 circular updates ETF trading rules with a new T-1 VWAP-based base price, dynamic bands for equity and debt ETFs, fixed ±5% bands for overnight and liquid ETFs, pre-open call auction for commodity ETFs, and revised close-out rules.
Norms for Base Price, Price Bands, Call Auction in pre-open session and Close-out procedure for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
16 June 2026Eff. 1 September 202628 min
SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-3/P/CIR/2026/12676
MandatorySEBI Modified Nomination Norms 2026 – Demat Accounts & Mutual Fund Folios | Mandatory Nomination, No Witness Required, Effective September 1, 2026
SEBI circular dated May 29, 2026 revamps nomination norms for demat accounts and MF folios w.e.f. September 1, 2026. Nomination mandatory for new single accounts. Witness requirement removed. Up to 3 nominees allowed. 18 prior circulars superseded.
SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-3/P/CIR/2026/12676
30 May 2026Eff. 1 September 202621 min
Consultation Paper on Measures for ease of doing business on Exchange Traded Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Major Reforms to Exchange Traded Derivatives Rules to Simplify Compliance
SEBI has proposed sweeping reforms to India's exchange traded derivatives framework, including removal of CTM option series, simplified compliance norms, merger of commodity derivatives circulars, and streamlined reporting requirements to improve ease of doing business and regulatory clarity.
Consultation Paper on Measures for ease of doing business on Exchange Traded Derivatives
14 May 202624 min
Consultation paper on review of position limits for clients and penalty provision for violation / breach of position limits for Commodity Derivatives Segment.
MandatorySEBI Proposes Doubling Position Limits & Graduated Penalties for Commodity Derivatives — Consultation Paper, May 2026
SEBI issued a consultation paper on 12 May 2026 proposing to double client-level position limits across all agri commodity categories and replace the uniform penalty regime with a 3-tier structure — minor (₹10,000 cap), serious (₹2,00,000 cap), and wilful (SEBI enforcement referral).
Consultation paper on review of position limits for clients and penalty provision for violation / breach of position limits for Commodity Derivatives Segment.
13 May 202620 min
SEBI – Consultation Paper on Phased Introduction of Physical Settlement in Select Agricultural Commodity Derivatives Contracts
SEBI Consultation Paper 2026: Phased Introduction of Physical Settlement in Select Agricultural Commodity Derivatives Contracts
SEBI has proposed a pilot framework under which select agricultural commodity derivatives may initially trade as financially settled contracts and later transition to compulsory physical settlement. The objective is to balance early-stage liquidity with long-term spot market linkage.
SEBI – Consultation Paper on Phased Introduction of Physical Settlement in Select Agricultural Commodity Derivatives Contracts
12 May 20266 minIndian Regulatory Authorities & Statutory Coverage
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