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SEBI 2026 legal-currentness register

Reviewed by Finin2min Editorial Desk · Last reviewed 28 July 2026

Separate operative law, consolidated instruments, transition items and non-operative proposals before applying a securities-law answer.

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Cut-off: official SEBI legal records reviewed through 28 July 2026. This register separates operative instruments, consolidated compilations, transition items and non-operative proposals.

Instrument-level register

DateClassInstrument / developmentStatusPrimary routePublication control
2026-07-23CircularSecurities transmission frameworkOPERATIVE AFTER TRANSITIONOfficial sourceOfficial landing verified; exact PDF archive/hash pending
2026-07-23ConsultationODR framework streamliningPROPOSAL NON OPERATIVEOfficial sourceDo not convert proposal into compliance requirement
2026-07-23ConsultationPortfolio Managers Regulations comprehensive reviewPROPOSAL NON OPERATIVEOfficial sourceDo not convert proposal into compliance requirement
2026-07-21CircularCertification requirements for SIF distributionOPERATIVEOfficial sourceCircular number verified
2026-07-21CircularPromoter holdings freeze at ISIN level under Buy-back RegulationsOPERATIVEOfficial sourceCircular number verified
2026-07-17CircularSWP/STP standing instructions for MF units held in demat formOPERATIVEOfficial sourceCircular number verified
2026-07-14Master CircularMerchant BankersCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceCurrent master-circular route
2026-07-14RegulationAIF Second Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with consolidated AIF Regulations
2026-07-14RegulationLODR Second Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceOfficial regulations inventory route
2026-07-11RegulationEmployees Service Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceInternal administration; retain correct scope
2026-07-10RegulationForeign Venture Capital Investors Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with consolidated FVCI Regulations
2026-07-10CircularIntraday borrowing facility availed by mutual fundsOPERATIVEOfficial sourceOfficial circular inventory route
2026-07-08RegulationMunicipal Debt Securities Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with consolidated regulations
2026-07-08RegulationCustodian Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with Jul 8 consolidated regulations
2026-07-07RegulationFPI Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with Jul 7 consolidated regulations
2026-07-07RegulationMutual Funds Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with Mutual Funds Regulations, 2026
2026-07-07CircularIPF interest/income utilisation normsOPERATIVEOfficial sourceOfficial circular inventory route
2026-07-06RegulationBuy-back Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with Jul 21 operational circular
2026-07-06RegulationSDI and Security Receipts Amendment Regulations, 2026OPERATIVEOfficial sourceRead with consolidated regulations
2026-07-03CircularHandling of clients unpaid securities by trading membersOPERATIVEOfficial sourceOfficial circular inventory route
2026-06-03Master CircularAlternative Investment FundsCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceUpdated through Jun 16, 2026 per official PDF
2026-05-15Master CircularSurveillance of Securities MarketCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceCurrent master-circular route
2026-03-20Master CircularMutual FundsCURRENT FROM 2026 04 01Official sourceOfficial PDF states effective Apr 1, 2026
2026-02-09Master CircularICDRCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceSupersedes older ICDR compilation
2026-02-06Master CircularResearch AnalystsCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceSupersedes Jun 27, 2025 route
2026-02-06Master CircularInvestment AdvisersCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceSupersedes Jun 27, 2025 route
2026-02-06Master CircularRTAsCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceSupersedes Jun 23, 2025 route
2026-01-30Master CircularLODR listed entitiesCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceRead with Jul 14 amendment
2026-01-19Master CircularSocial Stock ExchangeCURRENT COMPILATIONOfficial sourceCurrent official inventory route
Proposal control: the 23 July ODR and Portfolio Managers consultation papers are not operative law. Any final circular or amendment must be independently captured before workflow pages are changed.

Finin2min Q&A

Does a newer consultation paper replace an existing Regulation?

No. Existing law remains controlling until a final amendment, circular or other operative instrument takes effect.

Does a consolidated Regulation remove the need to check later circulars?

No. Circulars, exchange and depository implementation directions may add operational controls or event-date requirements.

Why are some older Master Circular links still visible?

They can remain useful historical records, but the newest controlling compilation must be identified before reliance.

Educational and professional reference only — not financial, tax or legal advice. Verify the current official position from the primary source before relying on any figure, rate, provision or deadline.