Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Block NCDEX and MSEI from Launching Equity Derivatives - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

SEBI has stopped NCDEX and MSEI from launching equity derivatives until they establish stronger equity cash markets and liquidity, reflecting caution from the regulator.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises IT Capacity Norms for Commodity Derivatives Segment of MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulator has directed commodity derivatives exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain system capacity at least twice their projected peak load and to trigger immediate corrective action if utilisation crosses 75 percent.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Calls for Review of Securities Transaction Tax Hike

By Editors | 11/02/2026

The bourse has acknowledged industry representations against the budget measure, which significantly increases the levy on equity futures and options.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Norms for CRAs on Cross-Regulatory Ratings

By Editors | 11/02/2026

New framework mandates clear separation of activities, enhanced disclosures, and explicit client consent to bolster investor protection and regulatory clarity.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates AIFs to Report NAV Data to Depositories

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

The new rules require all Alternative Investment Funds to upload NAV data to depository systems, aiming to boost transparency and operational efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Easier Rules for REITs and InvITs to Boost Investment

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

The proposals aim to enhance operational efficiency by allowing REITs and InvITs to access a wider range of investment options, increase flexibility in managing borrowings, and reduce compliance burdens.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Scraps Expiry-Day Margin Benefit for Single-Stock Derivatives

By Editors | 06/02/2026

The move aligns single-stock contracts with index derivatives and aims to curb systemic risk from sudden margin shortfalls on expiry days.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Ease Stress-Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

SEBI has proposed lowering stress-testing thresholds for commodity derivatives and revising SGF coverage to focus on the default of the top three clearing members.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Rules to Support Liquidity in Algo Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

SEBI has updated its Order‑to‑Trade framework, easing penalties for certain algorithmic orders and supporting liquidity in equity and derivatives markets.