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SEBI framework for adoption of cloud services by regulated entities

Governance, data localisation, security, audit and exit requirements for SEBI-regulated entities using cloud.

SEBI’s framework for adoption of cloud services sets principles for regulated entities using cloud: governance and risk assessment, data ownership and localisation, security controls, legal and regulatory obligations, vendor due diligence, business continuity and exit, and audit of cloud service providers.

We assess your cloud deployments and contracts, design the controls and documentation SEBI expects, and align them with ISO 27017 and CSCRF.

Who it is for

  • SEBI-regulated entities moving workloads to cloud
  • Cloud and SaaS providers serving capital markets

What you gain

  • Cloud adoption without regulatory surprises
  • Contracts and exit plans that meet SEBI principles

How we get you compliant

  1. Applicability and scoping

    Confirm whether and how the law applies to you, entities, data, systems, roles and territories.

  2. Data and process mapping

    Build a record of processing or control inventory so obligations can be tied to real systems and owners.

  3. Gap assessment

    Measure current practice against each obligation and rank the gaps by legal and business risk.

  4. Remediation roadmap

    Policies, notices, contracts, technical controls and governance, sequenced so the highest risks close first.

  5. Evidence and ongoing monitoring

    A compliance calendar, metrics and periodic reviews so you can demonstrate compliance to a regulator or customer at any time.

SEBI Cloud Framework questions

Are cloud providers required to be empanelled?
The framework expects regulated entities to use cloud service providers empanelled by MeitY and to meet the other conditions it sets. We help you verify and document this.

Ready to start on SEBI Cloud Framework?

Tell us which standard or customer requirement you are facing. In a free 30-minute call we will outline the gaps, a realistic timeline and what it will take to be audit-ready.