SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026: Key Provisions and Implications
SEBI has announced the SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026, outlining key provisions on registration, compliance, conduct, fees, and investor protection.
investor protection
Investor Protected: Bombay High Court holds Depository liable for broker’s misuse of Power of Attorney in fraudulent share transfers
“This is not a one-off case of failure on the part of BRH as Depository Participant but involved 9493 of its clients having credit balance of securities in their demat accounts.”
Government Empowers SEBI as ‘Authorised Agency’ for Digital Securities Ecosystem
Finance Ministry designates SEBI as ‘authorised agency’ under IT Act, aligning regulation with digital platforms and online trading ecosystems.
What Investors Need to Know About SEBI’s Warning on Digital Gold
SEBI warns investors about risks in unregulated Digital Gold products; urges caution and recommends using only SEBI-regulated gold investment channels.
SEBI Introduces “Verified UPI Handles” and “SEBI Check” to safeguard Investors
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.
Nominee to Legal Heir Made Easy: SEBI’s New Framework for Seamless Securities Transmission
Effective January 1, 2026, SEBI introduces TLH code to eliminate tax hurdles and ease succession.
SEBI brings all Passive Breaches under one rebalancing framework
Timelines for Rebalancing of Portfolios of Mutual Fund Schemes revised to encompass all Passive Breach categories.
SEBI issues measures to strengthen Equity Index Derivatives Framework
The measures have been issued on the recommendation of Expert Working Group.
India Accelerates ESG Commitments: Strengthening Compliances and Disclosure Practices
by Apurva Kanvinde† and Mannan Gala††