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Latest from the Regulator - June 2026
SEBI to Issue Guidelines on Responsible Use of AI in Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is preparing a regulatory framework to govern the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in India's capital markets. Announcing the initiative, SEBI Chairman Mr. Tuhin Kanta Pandey noted that while AI can significantly enhance market surveillance, risk assessment, fraud detection, and investor services, it also presents challenges relating to transparency, bias, data privacy, cybersecurity, and accountability.
To address these concerns, SEBI plans to issue comprehensive guidelines on the ethical and responsible deployment of AI by regulated entities. The framework will draw upon international best practices, including the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) AI supervisory toolkit. The initiative forms part of SEBI's broader regulatory agenda and will be informed by recommendations of an expert committee tasked with developing a five- and ten-year roadmap for India's market infrastructure institutions.
Government Plans MSME Law Amendments to Address Payment Delays
The Government of India is set to introduce amendments to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 during the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed reforms aim to accelerate the resolution of delayed payment disputes, reduce compliance burdens, and improve the ease of doing business for MSMEs.
A key focus of the amendments is expected to be Chapter V of the MSMED Act, which addresses delayed payments to micro and small enterprises, a longstanding challenge affecting liquidity and business continuity. The proposed changes seek to strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms while streamlining regulatory processes and eliminating minor penalties, thereby creating a more conducive operating environment for small businesses.
Centre Tightens FCRA Rules for NGOs Receiving Foreign Contributions
The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, aimed at strengthening accountability and oversight in the utilisation of foreign funds by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations.
The revised rules require organisations to specify their intended purposes and geographical areas of operation while also enhancing disclosure requirements and expenditure thresholds. Additionally, associations with foreign nationals as key functionaries will ordinarily not be considered for registration or prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), except in cases specifically approved by the Central Government.
The amendments also clarify the scope of permissible faith-based activities while explicitly excluding proselytisation from several categories eligible for registration. The measures are intended to promote greater transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight in the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions in India.
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