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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 25 · Chapter V · General obligations and responsibilities of portfolio managers

Steps taken on Auditor's report

SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026 · notified 7 October 2026 · in force from 1 April 2027

In plain English

Deficiencies in the auditor's report must be rectified within two months of the report.

This note explains the provision; the notified text below is the law.

Key numbers in this regulation

  • Auditor's report deficienciesRectified within two months

Regulation 25 as notified

The portfolio manager shall take steps to rectify the deficiencies made out in the auditor’s report within two months from the date of the auditor’s report as specified in Regulation 23(4) of these regulations.

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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