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 37 · Chapter VII · Inspection and disciplinary proceedings
Obligations of Portfolio Manager on inspection
SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026 · notified 7 October 2026 · in force from 1 April 2027
In plain English
During an inspection, the portfolio manager must give reasonable access to its premises and records, and the inspecting authority may record statements of its principal officer, directors, partners and employees.
This note explains the provision; the notified text below is the law.
Regulation 37 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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