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SEBI Consultation Paper (PDF)
SEBI AML/CFT Certification for Principal Officers: NISM Series-XXIV Proposed, 6-Month Timeline — Consultation Paper 6 November 2026
SEBI's 6 Nov 2026 paper proposes mandatory NISM Series-XXIV AML/CFT certification for Principal Officers of SEBI-registered intermediaries. Comments close 27 November 2026.
SEBI Consultation Paper (PDF)
6 November 202615 min
CBIC / Ministry of Finance — MyGov Public Consultation on Alternate Mechanism for Amendment of Liability and ITC in GST Returns
MandatoryCBIC GST Returns Alternate Mechanism Consultation: Stop Editing GSTR-3B Directly, Fix Liability and ITC at Source from April 2027
CBIC's 1-30 Nov 2026 consultation proposes that from April 2027, GST liability be fixed only via GSTR-1/1A/IFF and ITC only via IMS and new statements, ending GSTR-3B edits.
CBIC / Ministry of Finance — MyGov Public Consultation on Alternate Mechanism for Amendment of Liability and ITC in GST Returns
2 November 2026Eff. 1 April 202715 min
IFSCA Circular — Certification on Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience (27 Oct 2026)
IFSCA Mandates Cyber Security Certification for Designated Officers in GIFT IFSC — NISM Basic and Advanced
IFSCA Circular of 27 Oct 2026 mandates NISM cyber security certification for designated officers and specified employees of IFSC regulated entities.
IFSCA Circular — Certification on Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience (27 Oct 2026)
27 October 2026Eff. 27 October 20266 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Certification of Associated Persons in the Securities Markets) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
SEBI Replaces "Associated Persons" With "Specified Persons" and Adds a NISM Course Route to Certification (October 2026)
SEBI's 2026 amendment renames associated persons as specified persons, includes FPI and FVCI employees in India, adds a NISM course route to certification and lets the Board extend the three-year validity.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Certification of Associated Persons in the Securities Markets) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
12 October 2026Eff. 8 October 202611 min
IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)
MandatorySEBI IT Resilience Index (ITRI) for Market Infrastructure Institutions: Framework, Parameters and 2027 Deadlines
SEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions, requiring system-driven measurement of IT resilience, early warning mechanisms and continuous monitoring of service delivery.
IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)
24 August 2026Eff. 28 February 202715 min
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
‘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
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
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
Notification No. FEMA 401/2026-RB dated April 30, 2026 — Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026. Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part III — Section 4, CG-MH-E-06052026-272222.
MandatoryRBI Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 Explained
RBI’s Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 (FEMA 401/2026) overhaul India’s forex authorisation regime with a three‑tier AD framework, stricter fit‑and‑proper and turnover rules, PRAVAAH‑based online applications and a new statutory appeal mechanism.
Notification No. FEMA 401/2026-RB dated April 30, 2026 — Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026. Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part III — Section 4, CG-MH-E-06052026-272222.
13 May 2026Eff. 6 May 202623 min