IEPFA and SEBI to Organise ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar to Empower Investors and Simplify Grievance Redressal and Unclaimed Dividend Claims

SEBI imposed a monetary penalty on the notice for executing reversal trades in illiquid stock options on the BSE, which were found to be non-genuine and artificial in nature.

SEBI penalized the brokerage for failing to maintain a robust "Real Time Performance Monitoring" system and delaying the reporting of critical technical glitches that impacted client trading.

This circular reiterates that insolvency professionals must strictly maintain confidentiality of all information related to insolvency, liquidation, or bankruptcy processes under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

This circular designates the official website of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (www.ibbi.gov.in) for publishing public announcements and invitations for resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

This circular mandates insolvency professionals and other professionals appointed during the resolution process to disclose any relationships with the corporate debtor, creditors, interim finance providers, or resolution applicants under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

A unified repository for all RA obligations VIDE Circular No: HO/38/12/11(1)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/4360/2026

This circular clarifies that insolvency professionals must charge transparent and reasonable fees for services under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, raise invoices in their own name, and receive payments directly in their bank accounts. Payments made to any other person for such services will not be treated as part of the Insolvency Resolution Process Cost (IRPC).

SEBI Adjudication Order: Penalty on CFO of Blue Coast Hotels Limited for False Financial Certifications

This circular directs insolvency professionals to use their name, address, email, and registration number as registered with the IBBI in all stakeholder communications under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

This circular clarifies that an insolvency professional must personally perform all duties under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and cannot outsource statutory responsibilities. It also prohibits requiring third-party certificates to verify the eligibility of resolution applicants, as such certification is not envisaged under the Code.

Ensures continued centralized clearing and settlement services for repo and reverse-repo in traded debt securities VIDE Notification: SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2026/292

Prescribes the phased implementation timeline for Merchant Bankers to meet the newly increased net worth and liquid net worth requirements VIDE Circular No.: HO/49/11/11(106)2025-CFD-RAC-DIL3/I/1796/2026

Notice for Meetings of the Committee of Creditors under section 24 (3) (a) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with regulation 21 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016

Streamlines the accreditation process by allowing self-certification for certain financial thresholds and extending the validity period of accreditation certificates VIDE Circular No.: HO/19/34/11(9)2025-AFD-POD1/I/2286/2026

Real-time monitoring and strict "root cause analysis" timelines for stock brokers VIDE Circular No.: HO/38/44/12(1)2026-MIRSD-TPD1

Establishes a "green channel" for faster onboarding and simplified registration of Foreign Portfolio Investors and Venture Capitalists VIDE Circular No.: HO/19/34/14(5)2025-AFD-POD2/I/2703/2026

Introduces a dedicated Closing Auction Session to improve price discovery and minimize end-of-day volatility in the Equity Cash segment VIDE Circular No.: HO/47/11/11(3)2025-MRD-POD2/I/2765/2026

Modifies the OTR calculation and penalty slabs to curb excessive "order stuffing" and high-frequency noise in the trading system VIDE Circular No.: HO/47/11/16(2)2025-MRD-POD2/I/4113/2026

Withdrawal of Calendar Spread Margin Benefits on Expiry Day VIDE Circular No.: HO/47/15/11(2)2025-MRD-TPD1/ I/4226/2026