The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on February 20, 2026, issued a circular regarding an update on the discontinuation of the separate clearing member pool and EPI account in CDSL for SLB.
The following has been stated: -
•With reference to Circular NCL/CMPT/72410 dated January 20, 2026, Participants/Custodians are informed that from March 21, 2026, separate Early Pay-in (EP) accounts with the Clearing Corporation for CDSL will no longer be required, and existing EP accounts will be closed by EOD March 20, 2026.
•For closure of SLB pool accounts, Participants/Custodians should approach their Depository Participants and refer to CDSL communique dated February 19, 2026, for details.
[Circular Ref. No: 078/2026]