Description
BSE Information Technology department has consolidated all applicable IT-related circulars and communications into a single Master Circular for 2026, superseding all previous IT circulars and directions.
Summary
BSE’s Information Technology department has issued a Master Circular for 2026 that consolidates all previously issued IT-related circulars and communications into a single reference document. This Master Circular supersedes all prior IT circulars and directions issued by BSE, providing market participants a unified source for all applicable IT compliance requirements.
Key Points
- BSE IT has compiled all circulars/communications issued over time into a single Master Circular for 2026
- The Master Circular is attached as ‘MASTER_CIRCULAR_IT_2026’
- An additional attachment ‘Manual_BOLTPLUS_On_Web_Users’ is included, covering BOLT Plus web user guidance
- This Master Circular supersedes all previous IT circulars and directions issued by BSE
- Issued jointly by Pritesh Ashar and Srinivas Rao, both Vice Presidents of Information Technology at BSE
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes are introduced. This is a consolidation exercise that brings together all existing IT-related circulars under one Master Circular. The supersession of previous circulars means market participants should refer exclusively to this Master Circular for IT compliance guidance going forward.
Compliance Requirements
- Market participants must refer to the attached Master Circular IT 2026 as the definitive source for all BSE IT-related compliance requirements
- Participants using BOLT Plus on web should refer to the ‘Manual_BOLTPLUS_On_Web_Users’ attachment for operational guidance
- Previous IT circulars and directions are no longer the reference standard; the Master Circular now takes precedence
Important Dates
- Notice Date: 27 April 2026
- Notice Number: 20260427-12
- Effective Date: Immediately upon issuance (27 April 2026); supersedes all prior IT circulars from this date
Impact Assessment
This circular has moderate operational impact for market participants, particularly trading members and IT administrators who interact with BSE systems. The primary benefit is the consolidation of scattered IT directives into a single document, simplifying compliance tracking. Participants using BOLT Plus web interface should review the accompanying manual. No immediate system changes or new obligations are introduced beyond referencing the updated Master Circular for future IT compliance needs.
Impact Justification
This is a consolidation circular that compiles all existing BSE IT circulars into one document for ease of reference. It supersedes previous IT directives but does not introduce new regulatory requirements, making it medium importance for market participants who need to ensure compliance with IT norms.