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SEBI Master Circular on Surveillance of Securities Market, 2026
SEBI’s 2026 surveillance master circular consolidates key rules on market surveillance, disclosures, and trading member compliance to strengthen market integrity.
Master Circular on Surveillance of Securities Market
SEBI Proposes Major Reforms to Exchange Traded Derivatives Rules to Simplify Compliance
SEBI has proposed sweeping reforms to India's exchange traded derivatives framework, including removal of CTM option series, simplified compliance norms, merger of commodity derivatives circulars, and streamlined reporting requirements to improve ease of doing business and regulatory clarity.
Consultation Paper on Measures for ease of doing business on Exchange Traded Derivatives
DIR-3 KYC 2026 Complete Guide: New 3-Year Filing Cycle, Deadline, Fees, Step-by-Step Process & Consequences of Non-Filing
MCA has restructured Director KYC compliance effective 31 March 2026 — replacing annual filing with a triennial cycle. Directors must now file Form DIR-3 KYC Web once every 3 financial years by 30 June. Two old forms merged into one. G.S.R. 943(E)
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st December, 2025
MCA Advisory 2026 – Complete Guide on Name Reservation and Incorporation of Company and LLP
MCA issues advisory on name reservation and incorporation of Company and LLP. Covers 2026 CRC rejections, NOC rules, trademark checks, registered office documents, SPICe+ compliance, LLP norms, and scenario-wise document requirements for subscribers
Advisory for Stakeholders for Name Reservation and Incorporation of Company and LLP
SEBI Extends Compliance Deadline for Debenture Trustees to October 27, 2026 – 6 Month Extension Granted
SEBI has granted an additional 6 months to Debenture Trustees for complying with Regulation 9C requirements. The new deadline to transfer non-SEBI activities to separate business units is October 27, 2026. All other conditions of the November 25, 2025 circular remain unchanged.
Extension of timeline for compliance with terms and conditions by Debenture Trustees for carrying out activities outside the purview of SEBI
Government Revises Minimum Public Shareholding Rules for IPOs – Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026
The Government has amended Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rules for IPOs and listed companies through Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026. New slab-based public offer norms, flexible compliance timelines, IFSC relief, and SVR listing requirements have been introduced.
Ministry of Finance Notification – Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 (G.S.R. 184(E)
MCA Introduces Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS-2026) – Big Relief for Defaulting Companies
MCA has introduced the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026), giving companies a one-time opportunity to complete pending annual filings, apply for dormant status, or strike off inactive companies with significantly reduced fees. The scheme is effective from 15/04 to 15/07/2026
MCA General Circular No. 01/2026 – Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026)
MCA Proposes Major Changes in Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 – Key Highlights of Draft Amendment Rules, 2026
MCA has issued a public notice proposing major amendments to the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. The draft amendment aims to simplify company incorporation, reduce compliance burden, merge multiple forms, and improve Ease of Doing Business.
Source Name: MCA Public Notice – Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026