India’s securities regulator has proposed a single set of trading‑related disclosure requirements for all major stock and commodity exchanges, aiming to make compliance easier and more consistent.
Uniform Disclosure Rules Across Exchanges
The new framework would apply to the three stock exchanges and two commodity exchanges operating in India. By standardising the information that market participants must share, the regulator hopes to improve transparency for investors.
Higher Net‑Worth Requirement for Margin Brokers
SEBI also wants to raise the minimum net‑worth that a broker must hold to offer margin‑trading facilities. The floor would increase from ₹30 million to ₹50 million (about $555,000). This move is meant to ensure that brokers have enough capital to manage the risks of leveraged trading.
Liquidity Incentives Extended to Commodity Derivatives
Currently, brokers can earn incentives for increasing trading volumes in equity and equity‑derivative markets. SEBI proposes to extend similar liquidity‑enhancement schemes to commodity‑derivative products, but warns that such incentives must not create fake volumes or manipulate the market.
- New segments may offer incentives up to 25% of the exchange’s net‑worth for the first five years.
- After five years, incentives can rise to 25% of the product’s profits.
Potential Impact on Exchanges
The proposals could benefit platforms like the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), which plans to launch equity offerings later this year.
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