The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on January 09, 2026, notified regarding the review of Framework to address the ‘technical glitches’ in Stock Brokers’ Electronic Trading Systems.
The following has been stated namely: -
• SEBI received several representations from the various stakeholders and Industry forum regarding need to review the present framework on Technical glitches.
• Based on the representation received and the analysis of the technical glitch data, a public consultation paper was prepared and disseminated on SEBI website to obtain views from all the stakeholders.
• A views/feedback obtained on a consultation paper was analysed and discussed with stakeholders Stock exchanges shall disseminate on their websites the instances of technical glitches occurred in the trading system of stock brokers.
• This circular shall supersede earlier SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/TPD -1/P/CIR/2022/160 dated November 25, 2022.
• Stock exchanges shall build necessary systems for implementation of the provisions of this circular and issue appropriate guidelines to the stock brokers for the compliance with the provisions of this circular
[Notification No. HO/38/44/12(1)2026 –MIRSD -TPD1]