SEBI is preparing a consultation paper on a regulatory overhaul for portfolio management services (PMS), according to statements by an SEBI executive director. The paper is expected to be released “very soon,” with SEBI indicating that it is reviewing how PMS regulations should evolve. SEBI also says it is using advanced technologies, including AI, to monitor market behaviour in the PMS industry. In particular, SEBI states that AI helps identify patterns that may indicate “sort of front-running” activity and that the regulator has flagged a limited number of such instances. The regulator’s messaging suggests an increased focus on surveillance and compliance, alongside proposed regulatory changes for PMS operations. While the reports do not detail specific measures that will be included in the consultation paper, they collectively point to two concurrent developments: forthcoming regulatory consultation on PMS rules and enhanced monitoring capabilities using AI to detect potentially improper trading behaviour. The consultation process is expected to invite input before any changes are finalised.