The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued this circular in March 2026 as part of its ongoing ease-of-doing-business initiatives.

• It relaxes certification requirements for certain professionals associated with Research Analysts (RAs) and Investment Advisers (IAs) 
• Provides flexibility in qualification and certification norms 
• Aims to reduce compliance burden while maintaining investor protection safeguards 
• Encourages broader participation in research and advisory ecosystem
   

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