2025-08-06
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued these regulations to establish a comprehensive framework for the registration and regulation of research analysts and research entities. The rules mandate that no person may act as a research analyst without obtaining a certificate of registration, while defining specific eligibility criteria, qualification requirements, and fit-and-proper standards for applicants. Additionally, the regulations outline obligations for compliance, disclosure, and the handling of conflicts of interest to ensure integrity in securities research services.