Regstreet Law Advisors team is pleased to share the May 2026 edition of ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ~ ๐ป๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐!
In this edition of ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐ง, we cover key developments in securities law, financial regulation, insolvency, and market enforcement. The issue features thought leadership contributions by our Founder & Managing Partner Mr. Sumit Agrawal alongside distinguished former regulators including Mr. M Damodaran and Dr. M. S. Sahoo, examining critical issues surrounding the proposed Securities Markets Code, enforcement architecture, adjudicatory discretion, regulatory accountability, and the future of securities market regulation in India.
This monthโs regulatory watch covers several significant developments shaping the financial and regulatory landscape, including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)โs consultation papers on OBPPs, commodity derivatives position limits, mutual fund intraday borrowing, and the proposed GARUDA mechanism for expedited AIF scheme launches; important regulatory initiatives by International Financial Services Centres Authority relating to reinsurance and managing general agents in IFSCs; Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s issuance of the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026; Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of Indiaโs amendments concerning insolvency professional agencies and appointment guidelines; and key developments from IRDAI and PFRDA affecting governance, pension products, and investment oversight.
The edition also analyses notable judicial and enforcement developments, including the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s landmark ruling in ๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐ช๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ด ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ท. ๐๐๐๐ clarifying the distinction between regulatory breaches and fraudulent market manipulation under the PFUTP framework, important SAT rulings on delay in enforcement proceedings and virtual digital asset investments, as well as significant SEBI actions involving Future Retail Limited, Religare Enterprises Limited, portfolio managers, investment advisers, debenture trustees, social media-driven stock recommendation schemes, and Alternative Investment Funds.
We are also delighted to share key milestones from the Regstreet team, including Mr. Sumit Agrawalโs appointment as a Sector Expert under the prestigious DEAโAJNIFM Research Programme and Regstreet Law Advisorsโ successful representation of Celestial Chakra Trust in obtaining registration as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund from SEBI.
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