Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in January 2026
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- SEBI (LODR) Amendment Regulations, 2026
SEBI notified amendments to the Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations strengthening governance and disclosure standards, including director/KMP timelines, investor protection norms, and corporate governance clarifications.
Read More: https://www.sebi.gov.in/
- SEBI (Issue & Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Amended to facilitate greater participation of retail investors in corporate debt markets by allowing certain incentives for investor categories. Read More: https://www.sebi.gov.in/
- SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026
Effective 7 January 2026, SEBI repealed the 1992 Stock Brokers Regulations and introduced a consolidated regulatory framework for broking activities with enhanced compliance, governance and eligibility requirements, and clearer definitions.
Read More: https://www.sebi.gov.in/
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- New FEMA (Export & Import) Regulations, 2026 (Effective Oct 1, 2026)
RBI notified updated Foreign Exchange Management (Export & Import of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2026 with stricter reporting timelines for trade transactions via EDPMS/IDPMS and enhanced monitoring by authorised dealer banks.
Read More: https://www.rbi.org.in/