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‘Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement’ (GARUDA) Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) filed with SEBI
MandatorySEBI Introduces GARUDA Green-Channel Mechanism for AIF Placement Memorandum Filing 2026
SEBI's July 30, 2026 circular rolls out the GARUDA mechanism, letting AIFs launch schemes without waiting for SEBI's PPM review — Regular schemes via Merchant Banker certification, AI only funds/LVFs/Angel Funds via self-certification. Effective immediately.
‘Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement’ (GARUDA) Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) filed with SEBI
30 July 2026Eff. 30 July 202612 min
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
RBI issues Draft (Securitisation Transactions) Amendment Directions
RBI Draft Securitisation Amendment Directions 2026 - Demat SNs, Rs.1 Cr Ticket
RBI's draft Securitisation Transactions Amendment Directions, 2026 amend the 2025 Directions for Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, NBFCs and All India FIs, mandating dematerialised securitisation notes with a Rs.1 crore minimum ticket size. Comments due August 27, 2026.
RBI issues Draft (Securitisation Transactions) Amendment Directions
28 July 2026Eff. 1 October 202613 min
IBC
MandatoryMCA Invites Stakeholder Suggestions on Integrated Platform for Insolvency Ecosystem (iPIE) 2026
MCA has invited stakeholder suggestions on its proposed Integrated Platform for Insolvency Ecosystem (iPIE), a unified digital platform linking NCLT, NCLAT, IBBI, MCA-21, IPs and RVs. Comments from professionals, industry and academia are due by 3 August 2026.
28 July 202614 min
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 minIndian Regulatory Authorities & Statutory Coverage
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The latest corporate law updates cover statutory circulars and notifications issued across MCA (Companies Act 2013), SEBI (LODR & ICDR Regulations), RBI (Monetary & Banking directions), IBC/IBBI (Insolvency proceedings), CCI, and Labour Laws. Recent key updates include "IFSCA (Prohibition of Market Abuse in Securities Markets) Regulations, 2026: GIFT City Gets Its Own Insider Trading and Fraud Law" published with practical compliance analysis.
Where can professionals find MCA circulars and ROC notifications today?
The latest MCA update is "Form MGT-7 and MGT-7A: The Complete Annual Return Guide — Due Dates, Filing Process on MCA V3, Fees, Penalties and 2026 Updates". Comprehensive legal and procedural handbook on filing Annual Return in Form MGT-7 and Form MGT-7A under Section 92 on MCA V3. Covers revised Small Company limits (G.S.R. 880(E)), due dates, internal validations, Excel templates, embedded MGT-8 certification, ₹100/day fees, and Section 446B relief. All MCA notifications and Companies Act compliance filings can be tracked at https://www.corplawupdates.in/category/mca.
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