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Intermediate ⏱️ 5 min 📅 August 2026

Recent Amendments

SEBI updates regulations constantly. Staying current on recent amendments -- from T+0 settlement to revised F&O norms -- keeps you compliant and ahead of market structure changes.

1. Why SEBI Amendments Matter

SEBI updates its regulations constantly to adapt to market evolution, technological change, and emerging risks. Staying current isn't just about compliance — it's about understanding how market structure is changing around you.

2. T+0 Settlement (2024-2026)

SEBI is piloting same-day settlement (T+0) in phases:

  • T+1 settlement became mandatory for all stocks by January 2024
  • T+0 pilot launched for select stocks with limited brokers
  • Instant settlement is the long-term vision

Impact: Reduces counterparty risk, frees up broker capital, but requires significant technology upgrades.

3. F&O Reforms

SEBI has introduced several F&O-related changes:

  • Enhanced eligibility criteria: Stocks need higher market cap and liquidity to have F&O contracts
  • Position limits: Stricter enforcement of client-level position limits
  • Physical settlement: Expanded mandatory physical settlement for stock derivatives
  • Weekly options: Restrictions on excessive weekly option introductions

4. Finfluencer Regulations (2024)

SEBI's crackdown on unregistered investment advisors and social media influencers:

  • Mandatory registration for anyone providing investment advice for compensation
  • Disclosure requirements for paid promotions of securities
  • Penalties for misleading claims and guaranteed return promises
  • Action against coordinated manipulation through social media

5. ESG and BRSR Mandates

Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) has been expanded:

  • Top 1,000 listed companies must file detailed ESG disclosures
  • BRSR Core introduces assurance requirements for key metrics
  • Value chain reporting requirements for supply chain ESG

6. Cybersecurity and Technology

New requirements for market infrastructure:

  • Cybersecurity audits: Mandatory for stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing corporations
  • Disaster recovery: Enhanced requirements for business continuity
  • API governance: Regulations around broker APIs and algo trading

7. How to Stay Updated

  • SEBI circulars: sebi.gov.in → Legal Framework → Circulars
  • Exchange notices: NSE and BSE publish implementation timelines
  • Broker communications: Major changes are communicated via email/SMS
  • Financial media: Business Standard, Economic Times, Moneycontrol cover major changes

💡 Key Takeaway

SEBI evolves faster than most investors realize. T+0, finfluencer rules, F&O reforms, and ESG mandates are reshaping market structure. Ignoring regulatory changes means trading with outdated assumptions.