Description

BSE has issued a Master Circular consolidating all notices and guidelines issued by the Member Oversight Department up to March 31, 2026, to facilitate regulatory compliance for exchange members.

Summary

BSE has issued a Master Circular consolidating all notices and guidelines issued by the Member Oversight Department (DOSS) up to March 31, 2026. The circular serves as a single-point reference for all regulatory requirements applicable to exchange members, replacing and rescinding prior individual circulars while preserving their legal effect.

Key Points

  • The Master Circular compiles all notices and guidelines issued by BSE’s Member Oversight Department up to March 31, 2026.
  • In case of any inconsistency between the Master Circular and an original circular, the content of the original circular shall prevail.
  • All actions taken under the rescinded guidelines prior to this Master Circular remain valid and unaffected.
  • Rights, privileges, obligations, liabilities, and penalties accrued under rescinded guidelines continue to remain in force.
  • Members are advised to refer to respective individual circulars for detailed specific requirements.
  • For clarifications, members may contact: bse.inspection@bseindia.com

Regulatory Changes

This Master Circular rescinds prior individual guidelines issued by the Member Oversight Department. However, the rescission is explicitly non-retroactive — all actions taken, rights acquired, liabilities incurred, and proceedings initiated under the rescinded guidelines remain fully effective as if those guidelines were never rescinded.

Compliance Requirements

  • All BSE members must use this Master Circular as their primary reference for compliance with Member Oversight Department regulations.
  • For specific or detailed requirements, members must refer to the respective individual circulars.
  • Members must ensure ongoing compliance with obligations, penalties, and proceedings that originated under rescinded guidelines, as these remain unaffected.
  • Contact for clarifications: bse.inspection@bseindia.com

Important Dates

  • Circular Date: April 23, 2026
  • Coverage Period: All notices/guidelines issued by Member Oversight Department up to March 31, 2026

Impact Assessment

This Master Circular has high operational significance for all BSE trading members. It centralizes regulatory requirements from the Member Oversight Department, reducing compliance complexity by providing a single consolidated reference. The preservation of all prior rights, liabilities, and proceedings ensures legal continuity. Members should review the attached Master Circular document thoroughly to ensure they are aware of all applicable compliance obligations under the updated consolidated framework.

Impact Justification

This is a comprehensive Master Circular consolidating all Member Oversight Department guidelines up to March 2026, serving as the single reference point for compliance requirements for all BSE members.