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SEBI Adds Credit Risk Meter for Debt Mutual Funds
SEBI has introduced a new tool called the Credit Risk-o-Meter. This tool will show investors how risky the debt securities inside a mutual fund are. It works as an extra disclosure — meaning fund houses must now display this information in addition to what the
SEBI16 Oct 2026Impact 52 / 100SEBI Updates Rules for Settling Regulatory Cases Out of Court
SEBI — India's stock market regulator — has released new regulations in 2026 for how it settles administrative and civil cases. These rules govern how companies, brokers, and individuals accused of market violations can resolve matters with SEBI without going
SEBI16 Oct 2026Impact 38 / 100SEBI Teams Win Global AI Investor Education Competition
SEBI, India's stock market regulator, won at the IOSCO TechSprint 2026 competition. The competition focused on using Artificial Intelligence to improve investor education. IOSCO is the global body that brings together securities regulators from around the worl
SEBI16 Oct 2026Impact 28 / 100SEBI Launches New Investor Education Campaign on WhatsApp
SEBI (India's stock market regulator) launched a new investor awareness campaign called 'Samajh Se Investing Simple' under its Project Jagrook initiative. It also rolled out something called the MUST initiative and announced an official presence on WhatsApp to
SEBI12 Oct 2026Impact 38 / 100SEBI Updates Its Document Verification System for Investors
SEBI — the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which regulates stock markets and investments — has revamped its Document Number Verification System. This is the system used to verify documents submitted by investors and market participants. The specific ch
SEBI5 Oct 2026Impact 30 / 100SEBI Requires Brokers to Show Investor Awareness Messages on Apps
SEBI (India's stock market regulator) has launched Project Jagrook. Under this project, stock brokers must display investor awareness messages on their trading apps and websites. The goal is to help everyday investors make more informed decisions.
SEBI5 Oct 2026Impact 42 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Research Analysts (Savings & Investments)
SEBI has issued an order concerning certain research analysts. Research analysts are people or firms that give stock and investment recommendations to the public. The specific details of what changed or who was penalised are not available in the provided conte
SEBI5 Oct 2026Impact 35 / 100SEBI Changes Trading Limits and Penalties for Commodity Markets
SEBI (India's market regulator) has reviewed the rules on how much any single trader or client can hold in commodity derivatives (contracts linked to goods like gold, oil, or wheat). SEBI has also updated the penalties for traders who break these limits. The n
SEBI5 Oct 2026Impact 38 / 100SEBI Pilots Digital Token Version of Corporate Bonds
SEBI has successfully launched a pilot project called 'Demat 2.0' for tokenised corporate bonds. Tokenisation means converting a traditional bond — a loan you give to a company in exchange for regular interest — into a digital token on a blockchain (a secure,
SEBI5 Oct 2026Impact 42 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Investment Advisers (Savings & Investments)
SEBI, India's market regulator, has issued an order against certain investment advisers. The specific details of the action — such as names, penalties, or violations — are not available in the provided content. The order was published on 12 September 2026.
SEBI30 Sept 2026Impact 35 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Investment Advisers (Savings & Investments)
SEBI, India's market regulator (the body that oversees stock markets and investments), has passed an order against certain investment advisers. The full details of what these advisers did wrong and what action SEBI took are not clearly stated in the available
SEBI30 Sept 2026Impact 45 / 100SEBI Plans to Review How Derivative Contract Prices Are Settled
SEBI, India's market regulator, has announced it will review the methodology used to calculate settlement prices for derivative contracts. This review is being triggered by the rollout of CAS — the details of which are not fully explained in the source. The so
SEBI13 Sept 2026Impact 28 / 100SEBI Releases Defaulter Who Made Illegal Stock Tips on YouTube
SEBI issued a release order for a person named Paras Shah, identified as a defaulter. He was involved in making stock recommendations on YouTube related to a company called Sadhna Broadcast Ltd. This order closes out a specific enforcement certificate issued b
SEBI10 Sept 2026Impact 35 / 100SEBI Signs Education Partnership With Two Indian Universities
SEBI, India's stock market regulator, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU — a formal agreement to work together) with Rashtriya Raksha University and the National Institute of Securities Markets. The three organisations have agreed to collaborate, likely
SEBI28 Aug 2026Impact 18 / 100SEBI Introduces IT Resilience Scoring for Stock
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India — the regulator that oversees your stock market investments) has introduced an IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs). MIIs are critical bodies like stock exchanges, clearing corporations,
SEBI28 Aug 2026Impact 42 / 100SEBI Updates Its Cyber Incident Reporting System for Regulated Firms
SEBI has aligned its Cyber Incident Reporting Portal with the FIRE format. FIRE stands for Financial Industry Regulatory Exchange, a standardised way financial companies report cyber attacks and breaches. This change affects how stock brokers, mutual funds, an
SEBI28 Aug 2026Impact 18 / 100SEBI Cracks Down on Manipulative Trading at BSE on Expiry Day
SEBI issued an emergency interim order against parties who allegedly manipulated trades during the Call Auction Session (CAS) on the day SENSEX options contracts expired at BSE on August 13, 2026. A Call Auction Session is a special window at the start or end
SEBI23 Aug 2026Impact 38 / 100SEBI Allows KYC Data Sharing With Special Finance Zone Firms
SEBI has issued a new rule allowing KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) to share your KYC information with financial firms operating inside India's International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs). KRAs are organisations that store your identity and address verif
SEBI23 Aug 2026Impact 38 / 100SEBI Now Accepts Digital Signatures for Foreign Investor Registration
SEBI (India's stock market regulator) has announced that Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) can now use digitally signed Power of Attorney documents during registration. A Power of Attorney is a legal document where one person gives another person authority to
SEBI23 Aug 2026Impact 18 / 100SEBI Study Reveals How Retail Investors Fare in Derivatives Trading
SEBI, India's stock market regulator, published a study on how ordinary retail investors participate in equity derivatives trading. The study looks at trading behaviour and whether retail investors are making or losing money in this segment. Equity derivatives
SEBI23 Aug 2026Impact 52 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Research Analysts (Savings & Investments)
SEBI has issued an order concerning certain research analysts. Research analysts are registered professionals who publish reports and recommendations about stocks and investments. The specific details of the order — such as names, penalties, or rule violations
SEBI23 Aug 2026Impact 35 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Investment Advisers (Savings & Investments)
SEBI, India's market regulator (the body that oversees stock markets and investment services), has issued an order against certain investment advisers. The full details of the specific violations or penalties are not clearly stated in the source content provid
SEBI23 Aug 2026Impact 35 / 100SEBI Warns Investors About Live Trading Tips on Social Media
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India — India's stock market regulator) has issued a public caution about live trading strategies being shared on social media platforms. The regulator is alerting investors to be careful before following such content. Th
SEBI20 Aug 2026Impact 62 / 100SEBI Updates Rules for Online Bond Platforms to Ease Investing
SEBI, India's market regulator, has changed the rules for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs). OBPPs are websites or apps where ordinary people can buy bonds — which are loans you give to companies or the government in exchange for regular interest payments
SEBI18 Aug 2026Impact 38 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Research Analysts (Savings & Investments)
SEBI, India's markets regulator, has issued an order against certain research analysts. The order's specific details — such as names, violations, and penalties — are not available in the provided content. The source content is too limited to confirm exact fact
SEBI18 Aug 2026Impact 35 / 100SEBI Reviews Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor
SEBI, India's market regulator, has released a consultation paper to review the Accredited Investor framework. A consultation paper means SEBI is asking the public to share opinions before finalising any rule change. The current framework defines which investo
SEBI18 Aug 2026Impact 28 / 100SEBI Makes KYC Easier for NRIs Investing in India
SEBI has announced relaxed KYC norms for individual persons residing outside India. This includes Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals who want to invest in Indian markets. KYC — Know Your Customer — is the iden
SEBI18 Aug 2026Impact 28 / 100SEBI Makes Checks on Stock Market Middlemen Faster and Simpler
SEBI — India's stock market regulator — has announced changes to how it inspects market intermediaries. Market intermediaries are companies and agents that help you buy, sell, or manage investments, like brokers, mutual fund distributors, and depositories. The
SEBI9 Aug 2026Impact 28 / 100SEBI Extends Deadline for Enrolling with New Investor Risk Tool
SEBI has extended the deadline for enrolling with PaRRVA. PaRRVA stands for Passive Risk and Return Verification Agency — a system to assess investment risk for investors. The original deadline was set in an April 2026 circular, and this new circular pushes th
SEBI4 Aug 2026Impact 22 / 100SEBI Extends Deadline for Digital Accessibility Rules
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India — the regulator that oversees stock markets and investment platforms) has extended the deadline for complying with its Digital Accessibility Circulars. This means companies and platforms regulated by SEBI now have m
SEBI1 Aug 2026Impact 18 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Investment Advisers (Savings & Investments)
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India — the body that regulates stock markets and investment services) has issued an order against certain investment advisers. The full details of the specific actions or entities involved are not available in the provid
SEBI27 Jul 2026Impact 18 / 100SEBI Makes It Easier to Transfer Investments After Death
SEBI has updated its rules for transferring securities — such as shares and mutual funds — from a deceased person's account to their legal heirs or nominees. The new framework aims to simplify and standardise the process across all market participants. This me
SEBI27 Jul 2026Impact 62 / 100SEBI Stops Stark Investments for Running Illegal Advisory Services
SEBI (India's market regulator) has issued an emergency order against Stark Investments and others. They were running investment advisory and portfolio management services without a valid SEBI registration. SEBI has stepped in immediately to stop these activit
SEBI27 Jul 2026Impact 55 / 100SEBI Takes Action Against Certain Research Analysts (Savings & Investments)
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India — India's stock market regulator) has issued an order against certain research analysts. The exact details of the violations, penalties, or names involved are not available in the content provided. The order appears
SEBI22 Jul 2026Impact 38 / 100Mutual Fund SWP and STP Now Easier for Demat Account Holders
SEBI has extended the facility to set up standing instructions for Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP) and Systematic Transfer Plans (STP) for mutual fund units held in demat form. SWP means automatically withdrawing a fixed amount from your mutual fund at regul
SEBI17 Jul 2026Impact 52 / 100SEBI Makes It Easier to Claim Mutual Funds After Death
SEBI, India's market regulator, has issued new guidelines to simplify the process of transferring mutual fund units when the account holder passes away. This process is called transmission. The exact details of the changes are not fully described in the availa
SEBI17 Jul 2026Impact 55 / 100SEBI Updates Rules for Foreign Venture Capital Investors in India
SEBI, India's market regulator, has amended the rules that govern how foreign venture capital investors can operate in India. The specific changes in the amendment are not detailed in the source content provided. The amendment was published on 13 July 2026.
SEBI13 Jul 2026Impact 18 / 100SEBI Updates Rules on Intraday Borrowing for Mutual Funds
SEBI has issued guidance related to the intraday borrowing facility that mutual funds can use. Intraday borrowing means a fund borrows money temporarily within the same day to manage cash needs. The specific details and rule changes in this update are not clea
SEBI10 Jul 2026Impact 28 / 100