Brokers

Sebi overhauls framework for dealing with tech glitches for stock brokers

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday overhauled the framework for dealing with technical glitches in stock brokers' electronic trading systems, easing compliance norms, rationalising financial disincentives and excluding smaller brokers from the ambit of the rules. Under the revised framework, glitches occurring beyond a broker's control will no longer be covered. The move is aimed at improving ease of compliance and facilitating ease of doing business for market intermediaries. In its statement, Sebi said it has streamlined the eligibility criteria to exempt smaller brokers with limited business scale and lower dependence on technology. The framework will now apply only to brokers with more than 10,000 registered clients, a change that will take around 60 per cent of brokers out of the regime and significantly reduce their compliance burden. Further, glitches that originate outside a broker's trading architecture, do not directly affect trading functionality or have negligible impact

Expect a shift from derivatives to cash-market investing: Emkay's Karwa

As the global artificial intelligence (AI)-led trade moderates due to rich valuations, India will re-emerge as one of the most attractive growth markets in a slowing global environment, Karwa said

BS BFSI Insight Summit: Broking industry sees high growth on digital push

After two years of record highs, brokerages see the slowdown as a reset for sustainable growth - driven by rising incomes, digital depth, and maturing investors

Sebi's cost-cap plan threatens to erode mutual fund, broker earnings

Shares of these, along with wealth and MF distribution stocks, slump up to 8%

Cash market activity will revive as confidence builds: Pranav Haridasan

Brokers must differentiate through advisory, technology, and customer experience rather than relying solely on pricing, MD and CEO of Axis Securities said

Sebi proposes revamp of glitch rules, exemptions for small brokers

Sebi has issued a consultation paper to narrow the definition of technical glitches, ease compliance for small brokers, and strengthen oversight for larger players

Brokers' body resolves differences with MagicBricks after disrespect row

In May this year, NAR India had directed its members to cease all listings, advertisements, and business transactions with MagicBricks and avoid all engagement with the platform

Surat stockbroking fraud: Avoid unregistered middlemen posing as brokers

Dealing with such entities is highly risky, as they can block trading and abscond with deposits

Avendus Spark under scrutiny after error in Clean Science share sale

Clean Science shares fell as much as 9.3 per cent but pared their losses to close 2.7 per cent lower in Mumbai

NSE reliance on top 10 brokers falls to 48.3% in FY25, says Sebi report

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) annual report, the share of clients contributed by the top 10 brokers on NSE fell to 48.3% in 2024-25 (FY25), from 63.7%

Brokers' lobby Anmi calls for expansion of F&O universe and other reforms

Anmi urges Sebi to expand the F&O universe, ease stock lending, and revive currency derivatives to enhance market liquidity and provide better hedging tools

Sebi nears finalisation of penalty rationalisation framework for brokers

Sub-committee submits suggestions to Sebi including warnings for minor lapses, single-exchange penalty imposition, and reclassification of non-serious infractions

Groww, Zerodha see big drop as 2 million active investors exit top brokers

Despite a rally in the market, top brokers including Groww and Zerodha lost two million active investors in H1 2025 as Sebi's stricter F&O norms dampen retail trading interest and client growth

MobiKwik's subsidiary receives Sebi approval to act as stock broker

MobiKwik Securities Broking (MSBPL), a subsidiary of MobiKwik, receives SEBI approval to act as a stock broker and clearing member, strengthening its position in the capital markets ecosystem.

Sebi offers settlement window to stock brokers in algo trading case

Sebi announces a settlement window for brokers linked with unauthorised algo platforms promising assured returns; applications open from June 16

Small brokers will struggle to sustain themselves, says R Venkataraman

SIP flows should stabilise and return to their previous growth path as fears of intense trade wars fade after six months of Trump's presidency and 20 days of India-Pakistan tensions

Almondz Global Securities to demerge broking biz, list as separate entity

The move is to sharpen the focus on the stock broking business and unlock economic value. The broking business contributes to about a fifth of AGSL's revenue

Sebi to launch settlement scheme for brokers linked to algo lapses

Over 100 brokers may need to pay Rs 1 lakh each as settlement amount

Sebi asks qualified stock brokers to offer UPI mechanism from Feb 1

The UPI-based block mechanism provides enhanced security by ensuring transactions from the bank account

Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers' Forum names Anup Gupta as chairman

Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers' Forum (BBF) on Wednesday said it has appointed Anup Gupta as the chairman, succeeding Kishor Kansagra. The appointment has been effected from September 30, the Forum said in a statement. Gupta, who is a director of Sykes & Ray Equities (I) Ltd, brings extensive financial expertise, including M&A, corporate finance, and derivatives. The Forum represents over 650 securities broking firms in India and actively contributes to regulatory policy. It also engages globally through affiliations with international financial bodies and focuses on professional development and investor education.