<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Portfolio management in India is a regulated activity that requires professional oversight to protect investors and maintain market integrity. Individuals or firms offering portfolio management services must comply with SEBI regulations to operate legally and ethically.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Obtaining [/size][size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]portfolio manager registration with SEBI[/size][size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap] ensures that advisors meet eligibility standards, maintain minimum net worth, and follow strict disclosure and reporting norms. Registered portfolio managers are responsible for executing formal agreements with clients, providing periodic performance reports, and segregating client funds and securities to maintain transparency and accountability.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]SEBI monitors compliance through inspections, audits, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Firms and professionals adhering to these requirements not only reduce regulatory risk but also enhance credibility and client trust.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]For anyone seeking to offer professional investment management services in India, acquiring portfolio manager registration with SEBI is an essential step that ensures both regulatory compliance and market recognition.[/size]