SEBI’s Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026, effective April 2027, introduce a comprehensive regime for registration, capital, PRIM, and client safeguards.
Comprehensive Overhaul of Portfolio Management Rules
SEBI has enacted the Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026, replacing the 2020 regime with a revised framework effective 1 April 2027. The new rules cover registration criteria, minimum net worth, operational compliance, PRIM (Portfolio Risk and Investment Management) standards, and robust client protection mechanisms.
Key provisions include enhanced disclosure requirements, restrictions on derivatives usage, and clearer conflict-of-interest guidelines. The regulations also introduce a more structured approach to client categorisation and mandate annual compliance certifications. These changes follow public consultation and SEBI Board recommendations aimed at improving market integrity.
Law firms advising portfolio managers must now conduct compliance gap analyses and update client agreements. The transition timeline allows for phased implementation, but early alignment with the new capital and reporting norms is advisable.
Citations
- SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026
