SEBI AIF Reporting Framework “Regulation is not meant to burden enterprise; it is meant to discipline growth so that trust in the financial system remains intact.” — Inspired by the governance philosophy often emphasised in Indian regulatory discourse. The SEBI AIF Reporting Framework has recently undergone an important revision aimed at simplifying compliance obligations for Alternative Investment Funds in India. In a circular issued on 4 March, the capital markets regulator introduced a new reporting […]

SEBI Finfluencer Crackdown “Financial literacy empowers investors, but unchecked advice without accountability can quietly destroy trust in the markets.” — CS Devyani Khambhati, Compliance Expert The recent SEBI finfluencer crackdown marks a significant step in India’s evolving financial regulatory landscape. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has removed more than 1.2 lakh misleading posts created by unregistered financial influencers on social media. At the same time, the regulator has introduced an advanced artificial […]

Professional Tax in India: The Essential Guide Every Earning Individual Must Know “Clarity in small financial matters prevents confusion in larger life decisions.” — CS Devyani Khambhati – Compliance Expert Professional Tax in India is one of those deductions many salaried individuals notice on their salary slip but rarely understand in depth. It does not attract the same discussion as income tax or GST, yet it is an important statutory levy in several states. At […]

New Income Tax Regime “The strength of a tax system lies not in how much it collects, but in how clearly it guides its citizens.” — Inspired by the governance philosophy of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam India’s New Income Tax Regime is gradually evolving into a simpler and more transparent system. As the government prepares to introduce revised tax rules and forms from 1 April, the Income Tax Department has opened the door to public […]

SEBI Social Media Disclosure Norms 2026 “Trust is built not by loud marketing, but by transparent identification.” — CS Devyani Khambhati – Compliance Expert SEBI Social Media Disclosure Norms 2026 The SEBI Social Media Disclosure Norms 2026 mark an important shift in how regulated market intermediaries communicate in the digital age. From May 1, 2026, all SEBI-registered entities and their agents must prominently display their registered name and registration number on social media when sharing […]