Month: January 2026

SEBI MANDATES NISM CERTIFICATION FOR COMPLIANCE OFFICERS OF AIF MANAGERS

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), vide its circular dated 30 December 2025 (HO/19/(8)2025-AFD-POD1/I/1266/2025) (“Circular”), has clarified on the certification requirements applicable to Compliance Officers of Managers of Alternative Investment Funds (“AIFs”). The Circular has been issued pursuant to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (“AIF Regulations”) and it strengthens compliance oversight … Read more

SEBI ISSUES CLARIFICATIONS ON DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULATED ENTITIES

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In continuation of its regulatory push towards ensuring inclusive access to securities market infrastructure, SEBI has issued a circular dated 8 December 2025 (“Clarificatory Circular”) providing further clarifications on the digital accessibility framework applicable to regulated entities (“REs”). The Clarificatory Circular builds upon SEBI’s earlier circulars dated 31 July 2025 (Circular No. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/111) and 29 … Read more

SEBI ORDER IN THE MATTER OF REFEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED: INSIDER TRADING LAPSES AND COMPLIANCE TAKEAWAYS

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SEBI, through an adjudication order dated 12.12.2025, examined allegations of insider trading in the scrip of Refex Industries Limited (“Company”). The proceedings arose from SEBI’s analysis of trading activity preceding the public disclosure of certain price sensitive corporate developments, which seemingly indicated suspicious trades executed by certain persons connected with the Company. Based on its … Read more

SEBI SIMPLIFIES PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE SECURITIES CERTIFICATES

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), vide its circular dated 24 December 2025 (HO/38/13/11(3)2025-MIRSD-POD/I/1102/2025) (“Circular”), has undertaken a further review of the requirements for issuance of duplicate securities certificates. The Circular is aimed at enhancing ease of doing investment, simplifying processes, and facilitating quicker resolution of investor rights, particularly in cases involving loss … Read more

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