2025-07-23
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a circular providing clarifications on regulatory provisions for Research Analysts following the 2024 amendments. The document mandates that persons associated with research services obtain NISM certification within one year and exempts institutional investors from mandatory consent signatures while requiring disclosure of terms. It further details registration procedures, trading restrictions, conflict of interest guidelines, and the specific applicability of regulations to proxy advisers and foreign entities.