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Latest Corporate Law & Regulatory Updates 2026
115 articlesTrack all latest regulatory updates in India — MCA circulars today, SEBI notifications, RBI guidelines, NCLT orders, IBC circulars and FEMA notifications — updated daily for Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants (CMA), law students, CS students, legal enthusiasts, and corporate compliance professionals.
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Extension of timelines with repect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.
SEBINewMedium impact
SEBI Extends Digital Accessibility Audit and Remediation Timeline to October 2026
SEBI extends the deadline for REs to complete Digital Accessibility Audits of their platforms and remediate audit findings, from the earlier timeline to October 31, 2026. All other accessibility compliance provisions remain unchanged.
Extension of timelines with repect to compliance of Digital Accessibility Circulars.
31 July 2026Eff. 31 July 2026
5 min
‘Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement’ (GARUDA) Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) filed with SEBI
MandatorySEBINewHigh impact
SEBI 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 2026
12 min
Ease of Doing Investment and Ease of Doing Business – Simplification and standardisation of the framework for transmission of securities
MandatorySEBIHigh impact
SEBI 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 2026
12 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
MandatorySEBIHigh impact
SEBI 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 2026
8 min
Certification Requirements for Distribution of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)
MandatorySEBIHigh impact
SEBI 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 2026
8 min
Caution to Regulated entities and listed companies- Boss Scam
SEBILower impact
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 2026
7 min
Extending facility of creating standing instructions for Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)/ Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) for Mutual Fund units held in demat form
SEBIMedium impact
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 2026
7 min
Code of Conduct for Members of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
MandatorySEBIHigh impact
SEBI Board Adopts Code of Conduct for Members Governing Investments, Disclosures and Recusal 2026
SEBI's Board adopted a Code of Conduct (19 June 2026) for WTMs and PTMs, restricting investments, banning gifts, mandating asset disclosures, requiring recusal in conflicts of interest, and curbing post-retirement roles to protect Board integrity.
Code of Conduct for Members of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
15 July 2026Eff. 19 June 2026
13 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
SEBIMedium impact
SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 — FVCI Fees Shift from USD to INR
SEBI Notification SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2026/309 dated 3 July 2026 redenominates FVCI registration, renewal, and late fees from USD to INR equivalents and prescribes a new 5-working-day DDP remittance timeline. Effective 30 December 2026.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
13 July 2026Eff. 30 December 2026
9 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
SEBIMedium impact
SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 — FPI Fees Shift from USD to INR
SEBI Notification SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2026/310 dated 3 July 2026 converts FPI registration, application, and other fees from USD to INR equivalents and adds a new DDP fee-remittance procedure. Most changes take effect 30 December 2026; the First Schedule change is immediate.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
11 July 2026Eff. 30 December 2026
10 min
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