The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on May 26, 2026, issued a circular regarding Cyber Security Audit of Broker Dealers for the period ended March 31, 2026.
The following has been stated:-
•The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has reminded Broker Dealers to conduct the Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Audit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, in accordance with the applicable IFSCA cyber security guidelines and master circulars.
• Broker-dealers must submit the audit report, along with management comments, to the recognised stock exchange within 90 days from the end of the financial year.
•Additionally, the audit report must also be emailed to IFSCA, with a copy marked to NSE IFSC, within 7 days of submission to the Exchange.
•The circular also encloses Annexure 1 on Auditor Selection Norms and Annexure 2 on Declaration for Selection of Auditor.
• Broker-Dealers have been advised to ensure timely compliance, failing which regulatory action under the relevant NSE IFSC circular may be initiated.
[Circular No.: 029/2026]
