2026-01-09

Review of Framework to address the ‘technical glitches’ in Stock Brokers’ Electronic Trading Systems

SEBI has revised its framework for managing technical glitches in stock brokers' electronic trading systems to streamline compliance and rationalize reporting requirements. The updated rules exempt smaller brokers and minor issues from strict regulations while extending the initial reporting window to two hours and mandating a single common reporting platform. Additionally, financial disincentives and technology standards such as capacity planning and disaster recovery drills are now scaled based on the size and dependency of the stock broker.

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