Circular No. HO/38/11/(5)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/5130/2026, Dated: 17.02.2026
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has specified application forms and certificate-of-registration formats for stock brokers and clearing members under the SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026.
The circular introduces updated documentation requirements aligned with the new regulatory framework.
1. Replacement of Earlier Prescribed Forms
The newly specified forms:
- Replace the earlier application and registration formats
- Which were prescribed under now repealed regulations
- Ensure consistency with the updated Stock Brokers Regulations, 2026
This update harmonises documentation with the revised regulatory structure governing intermediaries.
2. Authority to Specify Forms
The circular provides that:
- Application forms and certificate formats
- Shall be specified by SEBI or recognised stock exchanges
This enables flexibility in updating formats and operational processes as required.
3. Retrospective Applicability
The provisions of the circular:
- Apply retrospectively from 7 January 2026
- Cover applications and registrations governed under the new regulatory regime
This ensures continuity and legal alignment from the commencement of the revised framework.
4. Directions to Exchanges and Clearing Corporations
Recognised stock exchanges and clearing corporations have been directed to:
- Implement necessary amendments
- Update their systems and documentation
- Ensure alignment with the revised application and registration formats
This will facilitate smooth implementation across market infrastructure institutions.
5. Key Takeaway
SEBI has standardised application and registration formats for stock brokers and clearing members under the 2026 regulatory framework, replacing earlier forms and ensuring uniform compliance, with retrospective effect from 7 January 2026.
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