The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) on October 27, 2026, pursuant to SEBI’s communication dated October 23, 2026, informed participants about amendments to three entries in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List, as notified under Security Council Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015). Participants must comply with SEBI’s AML/CFT Master Circular dated June 06, 2024, and the procedure for implementing Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, as detailed in the Central Government Order dated February 02, 2021.
Participants must screen existing accounts and verify prospective accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to individuals or entities included in the updated sanctions lists, which are subject to measures such as asset freezes, travel bans and arms embargoes. Any de-listing request received must be forwarded electronically to the Joint Secretary (CTCR), Ministry of Home Affairs, with a copy to the Joint Secretary (UNP), Ministry of External Affairs. Participants should also inform applicants of the UN Ombudsperson procedure for seeking removal from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List and regularly monitor the SEBI website for further updates.
[Circular No.: NSDL/POLICY/2026/0165]
