2026-02-17
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued this circular to specify the standardized application forms and certificates of registration for stock brokers and clearing members under the SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026. The document mandates that recognized stock exchanges and clearing corporations disseminate these provisions to their members, update their bye-laws, and implement the new requirements retrospectively from January 7, 2026. It establishes Form A for broker registration, Form B for clearing member registration, and Form C as the official certificate of registration, all subject to fit and proper person criteria and net worth norms.