The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the deadline for implementing its revised pledge-repledge margin framework to October 10, 2025. The new rules, originally scheduled to come into effect on September 1, 2025, are aimed at strengthening investor protection and improving transparency in margin obligations.
Why the Extension?
The extension comes after formal requests from depositories Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL). Both institutions sought additional time to complete system upgrades and end-to-end testing, ensuring smooth operational readiness before the framework goes live.
SEBI stated in its circular:
“In consideration of these representations and to facilitate a seamless rollout without disruption to market participants and investors, SEBI has decided to revise the implementation timeline to October 10, 2025.”
Scope of the New Framework
The revised pledge-repledge mechanism is designed to:
- Enhance transparency in margin obligations.
- Safeguard client securities by reducing the risk of misuse by brokers.
- Provide a clear audit trail for every pledge and pay-in transaction.
Key Features:
- Direct Blocking of Client Securities
- Upon invocation, client securities will be blocked for early pay-in directly within the client’s demat account, eliminating the need for intermediaries.
- “Pledge Release for Pay-In” Process
- A single instruction will both release the existing pledge and create a pay-in block, streamlining operations.
- Automation & Efficiency
- Once live, the system will automatically validate and process pay-ins up to the client’s obligations.
- This removes the need for separate physical or electronic instructions for un-pledging and delivery.
Overall, the new framework aims to reduce operational risks while improving efficiency in the handling of margin obligations.
What It Means for Market Participants
For investors, the framework offers stronger protection and greater visibility of their securities. For brokers and intermediaries, it introduces streamlined workflows and reduced compliance risks, though system adjustments will be necessary before adoption.
With the extended deadline, all stakeholders now have until October 10, 2025 to adapt and ensure smooth compliance with SEBI’s updated framework.
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