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SEBI · RBI · DPIIT · MCA regulatory alerts for your portfolio sectors

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SEBIAction RequiredApr 2026

AIF Category III — Enhanced Disclosure Requirements

SEBI mandates quarterly portfolio disclosure for Cat III AIFs managing ₹500Cr+. Effective Q2 FY27. LP reports must include position-level data.

ActionReview LP reporting templates by June 2026
SEBIMonitorMar 2026

ESOP Secondary Sale Framework — Draft Circular

SEBI proposes allowing ESOP secondary sales on dedicated exchange platforms for pre-IPO companies. Benefits portfolio companies and employee liquidity.

ActionMonitor for final notification — impacts portfolio ESOP structures
SEBIInformationalFeb 2026

SME IPO Listing Norms — Minimum Track Record Relaxed

SEBI reduces minimum operating track record for SME IPO eligibility from 3 years to 2 years for tech startups. Opens exit window for earlier-stage investments.

ActionReassess IPO readiness for 3-year-old portfolio companies
RBIInformationalApr 2026

FEMA — Compounding Application Processing Streamlined

RBI announces 90-day processing timeline for FEMA compounding applications. Previously had no SLA. Reduces uncertainty for cross-border investment structuring.

ActionRevisit any pending FEMA compounding applications
RBIAction RequiredMar 2026

Payment Aggregator Licensing — Renewal Cycle Begins

RBI's payment aggregator license renewals begin for first cohort (licensed 2021). Portfolio fintech companies must submit compliance audit by August 2026.

ActionAudit PA-licensed portfolio companies immediately
RBIAction RequiredJan 2026

DPDP Act 2023 — Consent Manager Framework Live

RBI notifies consent manager framework under DPDP Act 2023 for financial entities. All portfolio companies handling financial data must appoint a Consent Manager.

ActionPortfolio companies must have Consent Manager in place by Dec 2026
DPIITInformationalFeb 2026

Startup India Certification — New Self-Certification Portal

DPIIT launches instant self-certification portal for Startup India recognition. Replaces 30-day manual process. Removes DIPP letter requirement for angel tax exemption.

ActionEnsure all portfolio companies are DPIIT-certified for tax benefits
DPIITMonitorMar 2026

SIDBI Fund of Funds — New Tranche ₹1,000 Cr Announced

Government announces ₹1,000 Cr fresh SIDBI Fund of Funds deployment targeting early-stage Tier-2 city startups. SEBI-registered AIFs can apply by May 2026.

ActionCheck AIF eligibility and application window
MCAMonitorApr 2026

SPICe+ Company Incorporation — Director KYC Mandatory

MCA mandates biometric KYC for all new company director appointments effective June 2026. Affects speed of portfolio company director additions.

ActionAlert portfolio companies planning director changes in H1 2026

Alerts curated from SEBI, RBI, DPIIT and MCA official sources · Updated monthly