In force from 1 April 2027. The SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026 were notified on 7 October 2026 and replace the 2020 Regulations from 1 April 2027. Until then, the 2020 Regulations apply.
REGULATION 1 · Chapter I · Preliminary
Name and effective date
SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026 · notified 7 October 2026 · in force from 1 April 2027
In plain English
These Regulations are the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026. They come into effect on 1 April 2027. The 2020 Regulations are repealed from that date (Regulation 46).
This note explains the provision; the notified text below is the law.
Key numbers in this regulation
- When the 2026 Regulations apply1 April 2027
Regulation 1 as notified
English text of the Gazette notification. Read with any circulars SEBI issues under these Regulations.
The plain-English note is a learning aid. The notified text is the law; check later SEBI circulars.
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