SEBI Reforms Mutual Fund, Broker Rules
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated Dec 17, 2025
The proposed reforms by the India — Securities and Exchange Board of India are expected to enhance transparency and compliance in India's financial markets, potentially leading to increased investor confidence and more efficient market operations. Asset management companies will face changes in their fee structures, which could impact their profitability and competitive landscape.
The India — Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to discuss significant regulatory reforms at its board meeting, chaired by Tuhin Kanta Pandey. Key agenda items include a high-level panel's report recommending public disclosure of assets for senior officers to prevent conflicts of interest, along with comprehensive reviews of mutual fund and stock broker norms. SEBI proposes an overhaul of mutual fund rules, including a clearer definition of the Total Expense Ratio (TER) and revised limits on brokerage charges. This involves removing the additional 5 basis points that Asset management companies were allowed to levy and excluding statutory levies from TER limits. Additionally, SEBI plans to update the 1992 Stock Broker Regulations, introducing a definition for 'algorithmic trading' to streamline compliance. Other proposals include relaxed KYC requirements for non-resident Indians and the introduction of a closing-auction session in the markets. These reforms aim to enhance transparency, rationalize information, reduce redundancies, and ease compliance across India's financial sector.
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