SEBI Cancels Research Analyst Licence A headline that has sent a clear and firm message across India’s capital markets ecosystem. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has cancelled the registration of a licensed research analyst after uncovering serious compliance lapses that allowed his credentials to be misused by an unregistered advisory firm. This regulatory action is not merely about one individual. It reflects SEBI’s growing intolerance towards lax […]

SEBI Re-KYC for NRIs: Major Relaxation in Physical Presence Rule to Ease Digital Verification SEBI re-KYC for NRIs has undergone a significant reform that brings relief to millions of Non-Resident Indians who maintain trading and investment accounts in India. In an important move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has removed the requirement for NRIs to be physically present within India at the time of digital re-KYC verification. This operational relaxation is designed […]

SEBI Launches PaRRVA 2025: A Powerful New Agency to Curb Mis-Selling & Verify Investment Returns SEBI launches PaRRVA 2025 to bring a transformative shift in how investment performance is verified, presented, and consumed by investors. In one of its most significant investor-protection initiatives, SEBI has introduced the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) — a tech-driven, data-backed mechanism designed to eliminate misleading claims, create transparency in performance reporting, and curb widespread mis-selling across the […]

SEBI Digital Accessibility Compliance 2025: New Reporting Format & Mandatory Audits for All Market Entities SEBI digital accessibility compliance 2025 marks an important regulatory step towards inclusive financial markets in India. With millions of investors depending on digital platforms operated by brokers, mutual fund houses, RTAs, depositories, investment advisers, and other market intermediaries, SEBI now requires every regulated entity to ensure that its digital touchpoints are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. The latest circular […]

SEBI Eases AIF Rules 2025: AI-Only Schemes, LVF Exemptions & New Flexibilities for Fund Managers SEBI eases AIF rules 2025 through a fresh regulatory framework that introduces AI-only schemes, expands exemptions for Large Value Funds (LVFs), enables scheme migration with investor consent, and enhances governance through revised reporting requirements. The new circular aims to simplify compliance for sophisticated investors while maintaining strong oversight across the alternative investment ecosystem. These changes are effective immediately, signalling SEBI’s […]