Additional Incentives for mutual funds
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SEBI has notified framework for additional incentives to mutual fund distributors from Feb 2026, promoting women investors, expanding outreach in B-30 cities, and strengthening financial inclusion across India.

SEBI Depositories and Participants 3rd Amendment Regulations 2025
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SEBI notifies SEBI Depositories and Participants 3rd Amendment Regulations 2025 to strengthen governance, risk management, and cybersecurity enhancing accountability and public interest focus.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Lenskart IPO
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Lenskart Solutions Limited and its promoters on the company’s ₹72,780 million IPO comprising a fresh issue and offer for sale, marking one of the most significant public offerings in the Indian retail tech sector.

Digital Gold
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SEBI warns investors about risks in unregulated Digital Gold products; urges caution and recommends using only SEBI-regulated gold investment channels.

online investment scams
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SEBI’s directive in alignment with International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Debenture Trustees
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

These Regulations expand the scope of permitted activities for debenture trustees, reinforce compliance safeguards, and enhance their operational rights.

Securities and Exchange Board of India
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SEBI’s simplifies disclosure requirements for Related Party Transactions to ease compliance.

Revised Block Deal Framework
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SEBI updates Block Deal Framework to enhance transparency and efficiency by raising trade thresholds, widening price bands, expanding settlement options, and mandating timely disclosures.

Verified UPI Handles
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SEBI introduces “@valid” UPI handles and the “SEBI Check” tool to empower investors with secure, fraud-proof payment options and independent verification of intermediary credentials.

partners liability in partnership firm
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With respect to noticee’s liability as a partner, the noticee submitted that she resigned within short span of time and did not receive any remuneration or profit from the firm. Further, she was not a part of decisions or involved in day-to-day affairs of the firm.

Smooth Transmission of Securities
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Effective January 1, 2026, SEBI introduces TLH code to eliminate tax hurdles and ease succession.

Companies CAA Rules
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

MCA expand fast-track merger eligibility and introduce new compliance forms and procedures for smoother regulatory approvals under Companies Act 2013.

SEBI Revises Angel Fund
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Read about SEBI’s updated Angel Fund framework, mandating accredited investors and direct startup investments to enhance transparency, effective from September 2025.

SEBI Delisting of Public Sector Undertakings
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The amendment simplifies Public Sector Undertaking delisting with a fixed price model, clear valuation norms, and investor safeguards during strike-off.

Insider Trading
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by Aayushi Bhargava* and Ayushi Malik**

Sadhna Broadcast stock manipulation case
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Naman Broadcasting amongst others was alleged to contravene the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 by using digital platforms to mislead the investors. It was alleged that the price and volume of the scrip was manipulated through a coordinated scheme involving dissemination of misleading information and structured trades among connected entities.

Penalty Review Framework
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SEBI’s new framework for MIIs reshapes the penalty review, appeal, and waiver process by introducing independent oversight, a dual-track mechanism, and external professionals, while preserving legal recourse and mandating implementation by September 2025.

Enhanced Surveillance Measure framework
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SEBI and BSE has unveiled a revamped ESM framework designed to elevate India’s market surveillance architecture, enhancing transparency and investor protection.

ESG Rating Providers
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SEBI sets new standards for ESG Ratings to boost investor confidence and transparency.

passive breaches
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Timelines for Rebalancing of Portfolios of Mutual Fund Schemes revised to encompass all Passive Breach categories.