Credit rating agencies rating instruments under other financial regulators must segregate disclosures, preserve net worth and obtain client consent.

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....Credit rating agencies undertaking ratings of instruments regulated by other financial sector regulators must segregate communications, disclosures and marketing from SEBI regulated activities, using separate email IDs and website sections; effect: clear separation of grievance channels and consumer-facing materials. They must preserve SEBI minimum net worth requirements in addition to any stipulations by other regulators; effect: SEBI net worth floor remains binding. Rating reports, press releases and marketing must identify the applicable regulator and state that SEBI investor protection and grievance mechanisms do not apply; effect: informed investor notice. Client engagement requires upfront written disclosure and confirmation; effect: documented client consent. Internal audit must include a board approved undertaking of compliance. SEBI circular applies as specified.....