The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the SEBI (Stockbrokers) Regulations, 2026, which were published in the Official Gazette on January 7, 2026, and have come into force with immediate effect from the date of publication.
Under the new regulatory framework, clearing members are required to ensure compliance with the provisions specified in Chapter X of the Regulations. A key requirement introduced is related to net worth, wherein members must maintain either the Base Net Worth or Variable Net Worth, whichever is higher.
Members have been advised to take note of these provisions and ensure timely compliance with the updated regulatory requirements.
[Notice No. 20260415-27]