SEBI Fit and Proper Test: SEBI’s Proposed Overhaul Signals a Shift Towards Fair, Principle-Based Regulation SEBI fit and proper test is undergoing a significant rethink as the market regulator proposes sweeping changes to one of the most consequential eligibility frameworks governing market intermediaries in India. In a consultation paper released this week, the Securities and Exchange Board of India acknowledged that certain provisions of its existing ‘fit and proper’ framework may be excessively rigid and […]

SEBI FPI Registration Timeline: SEBI’s Bold 5-Day Move to Reignite Foreign Investment Confidence SEBI FPI registration timeline is poised for a significant transformation, with India’s market regulator planning to slash the approval period for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the current 30 days to just 5 days. This decisive regulatory shift reflects SEBI’s renewed focus on restoring global investor confidence and positioning India as a more responsive and efficient capital market. The announcement was made […]

Union Budget 2026 Tax Reforms and the Shift Towards Certainty in India’s Tax Regime Union Budget 2026 Tax Reforms mark a conscious shift in India’s approach to direct taxation. Instead of headline-grabbing tax rate cuts, the Budget focuses on something far more consequential for businesses and investors—clarity, certainty, and predictability. The message from Budget 2026 is unambiguous. India’s tax policy is entering a phase where interpretational ambiguity, procedural disputes, and arbitrage-driven planning are being systematically […]

SEBI Chief on Technical Compliance: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Financial Ecosystem SEBI Chief on Technical Compliance has sparked an important conversation within India’s financial and regulatory ecosystem. At a time when capital markets are expanding rapidly and regulatory frameworks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the emphasis is now shifting from mechanical rule-following to ethical responsibility. Speaking at the World Forum of Accountants 2.0 organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in Greater […]

SEBI IFSCA ESMA Clearing House Recognition “Trust in global markets is not built on speed alone. It is built on clarity of supervision and mutual respect between regulators.” — CS Devyani Khambhati, Compliance Expert SEBI IFSCA ESMA Clearing House Recognition When we speak to founders and treasury heads, one common question arises — why do international regulatory agreements matter so much for Indian institutions? The recent development regarding SEBI IFSCA ESMA clearing house recognition discussions […]