Merchant bankers

SEBI’s final word on Merchant Bankers Regulations – Notification of key amendments

Summary: This blog deals with the key changes introduced in terms of the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, issued through a notification dated December 3, 2025. Building on SEBI’s proposals, this piece outlines how the amendments overhaul the existing SEBI (Merchant Banker) Regulations, 1992 for the first time since their introduction and highlights the major reforms that will come into effect from January 1, 2026.Continue Reading SEBI’s final word on Merchant Bankers Regulations – Notification of key amendments

SEBI Regulatory Update

There have been significant changes to the regulatory regime governing alternative investment funds (“AIFs”)[1] in the past year and a half. In its Board Meeting dated August 06, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) approved a fresh set of amendments to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (“AIF Regulations”), governing AIFs, intended to ease compliance requirements, provide greater investment flexibility and streamline regulatory processes. A regulatory circular giving effect to these proposed amendments is awaited.Continue Reading SEBI Regulatory Update : Proposed Amendments to AIF Regulations