SEBI Proposes Easing Reporting Norms for Brokers; Relief Extended to Primary Dealers This article is based on SEBI’s draft circular reported by Moneycontrol on February 13, 2026. is article is based on SEBI’s draft circular reported by Moneycontrol on February 13, 2026. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)  has proposed significant relaxations in bank account and demat account reporting requirements for stock brokers, extending long-awaited relief to primary deal

SEBI Proposes Key Changes to Pre-IPO Lock-in Rules: A Big Push Toward Faster, Cleaner Listings India’s primary markets are in the middle of a historic run. With more than 300 companies raising over $16.55 billion in 2025 alone, the appetite for new listings has rarely been stronger. Against this backdrop, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled a major proposal aimed at making the IPO process smoother, faster, and far less cumbersome—especially when it