The Collateral Cover Must Be Maintained on an Ongoing Basis: RBI Tightens Lending Norms for Capital Market Intermediaries (Effective from April 1 )   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)  has introduced stricter prudential norms  governing bank lending to Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs)  such as stockbrokers and clearing members. The move aims to strengthen systemic stability, enhance risk management, and ensure that banks’ exposure to capital market activities remains well-s

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

By Artha Institute of Management The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)  has introduced a new regulatory framework for stock brokers , replacing the three-decade-old SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992 . The move marks a major shift in Indian securities regulation by allowing stock brokers to engage in other activities regulated by different financial authorities , while simplifying compliance and strengthening investor protection. This reform is part of SEBI’s

SEBI Cancels 68 Investment Adviser Registrations: A Wake-Up Call on Compliance Discipline In a significant regulatory sweep, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cancelled the registrations of 68 investment advisers (IAs) after they failed to meet mandatory compliance requirements—most notably, non-payment of renewal fees required to maintain their licences. This marks one of SEBI’s largest compliance crackdowns in recent years, underscoring the regulator’s