Regulatory Alerts2025-08-18
Extension of timeline for implementation of SEBI Circular on Margin obligations by way of pledge/Re-pledge
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the implementation deadline for its June 3, 2025 circular requiring margin obligations to be given via pledge or re-pledge in the depository system from September 1, 2025, to October 10, 2025. This extension was granted following representations from depositories CDSL and NSDL to allow sufficient time for necessary system developments and end-to-end testing. Stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories are directed to notify their members, establish compliance procedures, and amend relevant bye-laws to ensure smooth implementation.
Page 1 of 2 CIRCULAR SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/118 August 18, 2025 To, All recognized Stock Exchanges All Recognized Clearing Corporations All Depositories Madam / Sir, Sub: Extension of timeline for implementation of SEBI Circular ‘Margin obligations to be given by way of pledge/Re-pledge in the Depository System’ dated June 03, 2025
- SEBI issued circular on ‘Margin obligations to be given by way of pledge/Re-pledge in the Depository System’ on June 03, 2025. The provisions of the circular were to come into effect from September 01, 2025.
- SEBI has received representation from depositories (CDSL and NSDL) requesting for an extension of time to carry out system developments and to ensure system readiness by carrying end-to-end testing. Based on the same and in order to ensure smooth implementation without any disruption to the market players and investors, it has been decided to extend the timeline for implementation to October 10, 2025.
- Stock Exchanges, Depositories and Clearing Corporations are directed to: 3.1.bring the provisions of this circular to the notice of their members / participants and also disseminate the same on their websites; 3.2.put in place appropriate systems and procedures to ensure compliance of the provisions of this circular; 3.3.make necessary amendments to the relevant Bye-laws, Rules and Regulations for the implementation of the above decision;
Page 2 of 2 4. This circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11(1) of Chapter IV of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, read with Regulation 30 of Chapter VII of SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992 to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities markets. 5. This circular is available on SEBI website at www.sebi.gov.in under the category: ‘Legal → Circulars’. Yours faithfully, Aradhana Verma General Manager Tel. No: 022 26449633 aradhanad@sebi.gov.in