2025-11-22

Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations 2018

The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued these regulations to govern the recognition, ownership, and governance structures of stock exchanges and clearing corporations. The framework mandates that applicants must be demutualized companies that are fit and proper, while also satisfying stringent requirements regarding infrastructure, risk management, and financial capacity. Additionally, the regulations establish a regulatory fee structure for recognized stock exchanges and enforce a code of conduct to ensure market integrity and investor protection.

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