SEBI’s New Circular on Data Sharing Policy for Research Purposes
The circular sets clear guidelines on how market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) should segregate data into two categories and share it with accredited academic institutions, while ensuring that sensitive and personal information remains protected.
SEBI Circular on Industry Standards for Reporting of BRSR Core
The primary objective of this circular is to facilitate the effective implementation of the BRSR Core disclosure requirements for listed entities. The BRSR Core, introduced by SEBI in 2021, mandates listed companies to report their performance across several sustainability indicators, covering areas such as climate risk, resource use, stakeholder engagement, and governance practices. This circular serves to standardize the process and simplify the way companies report these parameters, ensuring consistency, comparability, and transparency in their ESG disclosures.
SEBI Circular on Draft Scheme Information Documents (SID) Submission
The recent SEBI circular marks a significant step in improving the mutual fund disclosure process in India. By reducing the public comment period and simplifying certain procedural requirements, SEBI is enhancing the efficiency of the process without compromising on transparency and investor protection. These changes reflect SEBI’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving needs of the asset management industry while ensuring that investors continue to receive the necessary information to make informed investment decisions.
Review of IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022
The revised regulations aim to enhance ease of doing business, protect investor interests, and align the regulatory framework with global best practices.
TRAI issues “Telecom Consumers Protection (Twelfth Amendment) Regulations, 2024” and “Telecommunication Tariff (Seventieth Amendment) Order, 2024”
Trai mandate separate Special Tariff Voucher (STV) for Voice & SMS to give consumers an option to pay for the services they require in general and to provide benefit to certain segments of consumers especially the elderly persons and those living in rural areas.
TRAI launches new website
TRAI has unveiled an upgraded website to broaden its reach to connect with a wider audience. In recognition of the growing importance of social media, new sharing features facilitate the dissemination of regulatory information to all stakeholders. The website offers comprehensive information on telecom and broadcasting regulations, policies, laws, statistics and trends in India.
