Securities and Exchange Board of India

regulator SEBI

Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026

Timeline

  1. Consultation Phase

    Expected release of a discussion paper detailing the new penalty matrix.

  2. Policy Announcement

    SEBI reveals plans for light-touch regulation and digital guidance platform.

  3. Platform Launch

    Scheduled rollout of the Digital Guidance Platform for registered advisers.

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SEBI Shifts to 'Light-Touch' Regulation for Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is overhauling its enforcement approach for investment advisers, introducing a tiered, 'light-touch' penalty structure. This regulatory pivot, alongside a new digital guidance platform, aims to reduce compliance friction and revitalize the shrinking pool of registered financial professionals.

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