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Consultation Paper on Introduction of Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) for Distribution of Fixed Income Securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs)
SEBI Consultation Paper on Introduction of Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) for Distribution of Fixed Income Securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) 2026
SEBI proposes Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) to widen retail distribution of fixed income securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), with stock-exchange enlistment, NISM certification, conduct rules and a proposed 2.5% client fee cap. Comments are invited by September 11, 2026
Consultation Paper on Introduction of Fixed Income Channel Partners (FICPs) for Distribution of Fixed Income Securities through Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs)
21 August 202627 min
SEBI Studies Indicate Key Trends in Retail Participation, Trading Behaviour and Profitability in the Equity Derivatives
SEBI Studies Reveal 87.7% of Retail Traders Lost Money in Equity Derivatives FY26
SEBI's DEPA studies (PR No.50/2026, Aug 20, 2026) show individual EDS traders' active count fell 20% in FY26, aggregate losses eased to ₹91,685 crore, yet 87.7% of traders still lost money, with 92% from options trading.
SEBI Studies Indicate Key Trends in Retail Participation, Trading Behaviour and Profitability in the Equity Derivatives
21 August 202618 min
Enabling sharing of information by KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) with entities regulated by International Financial Services Centres Authority
MandatorySEBI Enables KRA Data Sharing with IFSCA-Regulated Entities (2026)
SEBI's Aug 20, 2026 circular specifies IFSCA under Regulation 16A(1) of the SEBI KRA Regulations, allowing KRAs to share client KYC data with entities regulated by IFSCA, effective immediately.
Enabling sharing of information by KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) with entities regulated by International Financial Services Centres Authority
21 August 2026Eff. 20 August 202611 min
Acceptance of digitally signed Power of Attorney from FPIs
MandatorySEBI Permits Digitally Signed Power of Attorney for FPI Custodian Onboarding 2026
SEBI's Aug 20, 2026 circular lets FPIs execute a Power of Attorney to Custodians using digital signatures under the IT Act, 2000, removing mandatory notarisation, apostillisation, or consularisation and speeding up FPI onboarding.
Acceptance of digitally signed Power of Attorney from FPIs
21 August 2026Eff. 20 August 202613 min
Caution to Investors regarding display of Live trading strategies on Social Media Platforms
SEBI Caution on Live Trading Strategies on Social Media Platforms – PR No.48/2026 (2026)
SEBI's PR No.48/2026 warns investors that 'live trading strategy' sessions on social media offering real-time tips are unregistered advisory activity; deal only with SEBI-registered intermediaries. Reiterates the May 8, 2026 circular's 30-day data-lag rule.
Caution to Investors regarding display of Live trading strategies on Social Media Platforms
18 August 2026Eff. 17 August 202616 min
Revision of Application Form for Mutual Fund Registration
MandatorySEBI Revises Mutual Fund Registration Application Form 2026 — Single Consolidated Format Replaces Forms A, C and D
SEBI's August 17, 2026 circular merges Mutual Fund registration Forms A, C and D into one consolidated application form (Annexure A), covering sponsor eligibility, AMC particulars and Regulation 5 route compliance.
Revision of Application Form for Mutual Fund Registration
17 August 2026Eff. 17 August 202619 min
Modification in the regulatory framework for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) including measures for promoting ease of doing business
MandatorySEBI Modifies OBPP Framework 2026: IFSCA Products, 54EC Bonds, New Compliance Officer Norms
SEBI's Aug 14, 2026 circular lets Online Bond Platform Providers offer IFSCA-regulated products and 54EC tax-saving bonds, and drops the mandatory Company Secretary rule for compliance officers.
Modification in the regulatory framework for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) including measures for promoting ease of doing business
14 August 2026Eff. 14 August 202613 min
Framework for Calculation of Net Distributable Cash Flows for InvITs
MandatorySEBI Allows Debt-Funded Major Maintenance Add-Back in NDCF Calculation for InvITs (2026)
SEBI's August 14, 2026 circular lets InvITs add back debt-funded major maintenance expenses on road projects while computing NDCF, subject to unitholder approval, auditor certification and enhanced disclosures. Amends the July 2025 Master Circular; effective immediately.
Framework for Calculation of Net Distributable Cash Flows for InvITs
14 August 2026Eff. 14 August 202616 min
Consultation paper on the mandatory adoption of a Credit Risk-o-Meter as an additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities
SEBI Proposes Mandatory 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' Disclosure for Debt Securities 2026
SEBI's August 13, 2026 consultation paper proposes a mandatory color-coded 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' for debt securities, translating credit ratings into six visual risk levels across offer documents, PPMs, ads and OBPP platforms. Comments due September 3, 2026.
Consultation paper on the mandatory adoption of a Credit Risk-o-Meter as an additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities
14 August 202617 min
Consultation Paper on review of Accredited Investor framework
SEBI Consultation Paper 2026: Manager-Led Accreditation for Accredited Investors
SEBI's August 13, 2026 consultation paper proposes manager-led accreditation, a new ₹5 crore/₹20 crore securities-assets eligibility route, and deemed AI status for all non-residents. Comments due September 3, 2026.
Consultation Paper on review of Accredited Investor framework
14 August 202623 min