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Gazette of India (Extraordinary) — Income-tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2026 (CBDT Notification No. 137/2026)
CBDT Notifies Form 173A: New Mandatory Reporting for Tax Exemption on Interest and Capital Gains from Government Securities
New Form 173A is now mandatory to claim tax exemption on interest and capital gains from government securities under Schedule IV (13D/13E) of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Gazette of India (Extraordinary) — Income-tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2026 (CBDT Notification No. 137/2026)
20 October 20264 min
Introduction of Credit Risk-o-Meter as an additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities
MandatorySEBI Credit Risk-o-Meter for Debt Securities: Colour Codes, Disclaimers and OBPP Rules (October 2026)
SEBI's 7 Oct 2026 circular makes a colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter mandatory in debt offer documents, ads and bond platforms. Six levels map AAA to D. In force after 45 days.
Introduction of Credit Risk-o-Meter as an additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities
7 October 2026Eff. 21 November 202615 min
IFSCA (Prohibition of Market Abuse in Securities Markets) Regulations, 2026
MandatoryIFSCA (Prohibition of Market Abuse in Securities Markets) Regulations, 2026: GIFT City Gets Its Own Insider Trading and Fraud Law
IFSCA has notified a standalone market abuse framework for GIFT City's securities market, replacing SEBI's 2015 insider trading and 2003 PFUTP Regulations within the IFSC with a single consolidated regulation covering insider trading, disclosure duties and manipulative trade practices.
IFSCA (Prohibition of Market Abuse in Securities Markets) Regulations, 2026
17 September 2026Eff. 1 September 202622 min
Ease of regulatory compliances for FPIs investing only in Government Securities
SEBI Extends Investor-Group Exemption to All FPIs Investing Only in Government Securities
SEBI's September 7, 2026 circular removes the Fully Accessible Route condition from an existing exemption, so all FPIs investing only in Government Securities — including General Route investors — no longer need to furnish investor group details.
Ease of regulatory compliances for FPIs investing only in Government Securities
7 September 2026Eff. 7 September 202612 min
SEBI
SEBI Proposes Net Settlement of Funds for Mutual Fund Trades in Cash Market: Consultation Paper Explained
SEBI's September 3, 2026 consultation paper proposes allowing mutual fund schemes to net fund obligations for outright buy/sell trades in the cash market, mirroring the FPI framework, while keeping securities settlement on a gross, delivery-backed basis. Comments are due by September 24, 2026.
4 September 202615 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
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
Amendment to SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities) Regulations, 2015 (“ILMDS Regulations”)
MandatorySEBI Amends Municipal Debt Securities Rules 2026: Face Value, Escrow & Filing Timelines
SEBI's Aug 11, 2026 circular sets ₹1 lakh/₹10,000 face value norms for privately placed municipal bonds, adds SPV escrow rules, and extends financial result filing deadlines.
Amendment to SEBI (Issue and Listing of Municipal Debt Securities) Regulations, 2015 (“ILMDS Regulations”)
11 August 2026Eff. 11 August 202615 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