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Latest Corporate Law & Regulatory Updates 2026
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Ease of Doing Business – Relaxation in certification requirement for Persons Associated with Investment Advice (PAIA) – Sales and other non-core services
MandatorySEBI Relaxes NISM Certification Requirements for Sales and Non-Core PAIA
SEBI permits PAIA performing only sales and non-core services to obtain NISM Series-XXV-B instead of X-A and X-B. Existing eligible certificate holders receive relief until their certifications expire.
Ease of Doing Business – Relaxation in certification requirement for Persons Associated with Investment Advice (PAIA) – Sales and other non-core services
24 June 2026Eff. 24 June 202619 min
RBI issues draft ‘Guidance on Regulatory Principles for Model Risk Management’
RBI Draft Guidance on Model Risk Management 2026: Board-Level MRMF, AI Kill Switches, Kill-Switch Mandates & Third-Party Accountability — Public Comments by July 24
RBI released draft 'Guidance on Regulatory Principles for Model Risk Management 2026' (PR 2026-2027/528) on June 24, 2026. Applies to all models across 11 RE categories. Mandates Board-approved MRMF, risk tiering, AI kill switches, third-party accountability. Comments by July 24, 2026.
RBI issues draft ‘Guidance on Regulatory Principles for Model Risk Management’
24 June 202624 min
Extension of time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission – reg.
MandatoryMCA Extends Name Reservation & Resubmission Deadline to July 10, 2026 — Data Centre Fire Relief
MCA has extended validity of company and LLP name reservations expiring June 21–30, 2026 automatically to July 10, 2026 due to MCA21 Data Centre fire on June 5, 2026. Expired names and cancelled e-forms eligible via Helpdesk ticket by June 30.
Extension of time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission – reg.
21 June 2026Eff. 20 June 202615 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
RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to operate a Payment System
MandatoryRBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System
RBI issued Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System on June 15, 2026. The framework consolidates earlier rules, strengthens perpetual validity, on-tap authorisation, surrender, cooling period, and FATF-linked investment restrictions.
RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to operate a Payment System
16 June 2026Eff. 15 June 202633 min
Consultation paper on Relaxation in requirement of maintenance of call records for institutional clients - Amendment to the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014
SEBI Consultation Paper on Call Records for Institutional Clients
SEBI’s May 2026 consultation paper proposes relaxing mandatory call recording for institutional client interactions by Research Analysts, while keeping email, SMS, and written record rules in place. The change would apply only if SEBI finalises the proposal.
Consultation paper on Relaxation in requirement of maintenance of call records for institutional clients - Amendment to the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014
19 May 202627 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
RBI Press Release – Quarterly Profits in CET1 (May 08, 2026)
MandatoryRBI Amends CET1 Capital Rules: Quarterly Profit Inclusion in CRAR Now Formula-Based — 2026 Amendment Directions Explained
RBI on May 8, 2026 amended CET1 capital rules for CRAR by removing the 25% NPA provisioning deviation condition. A new formula, EPt = NPt − 0.25×D×t, now applies to Commercial Banks, SFBs, and Payments Banks. Quarterly audited or reviewed financials are mandatory.
RBI Press Release – Quarterly Profits in CET1 (May 08, 2026)
10 May 2026Eff. 8 May 202614 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 minIndian Regulatory Authorities & Statutory Coverage
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