The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) on August 13, 2026, issued a circular regarding discontinuation of the Separate Window for Open Market Buybacks.
The following has been stated: -
•NSE has discontinued the separate window for open market buybacks effective August 01, 2026, pursuant to the amended SEBI Buy-Back Regulations.
•Members undertaking buybacks must use the normal Unique Client Code (UCC) for order entry.
•UCCs beginning with “BUYBACK*” or “BUYBACK”** must not be used for buyback order entry.
•The change follows SEBI’s amended Buy-Back of Securities Regulations, 2018, dated July 06, 2026.
[Circular No: 112/2026]
