Description

NSE removes Jainik Power Cables Limited and Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited from Additional Surveillance Measure framework with Jainik moving to Enhanced Surveillance Measure.

Summary

NSE has issued a circular regarding the Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) framework. No securities have been newly included in ST-ASM stages, but two securities are being excluded from the ASM framework effective August 11, 2025.

Key Points

  • No securities shortlisted for ST-ASM Stage I or Stage II
  • No securities moving between ST-ASM stages
  • Two securities excluded from ASM framework: Jainik Power Cables Limited and Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited
  • Jainik Power Cables moved from ST-ASM to Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) framework
  • ST-ASM margin requirements remain at 50% or existing margin (whichever higher), capped at 100%

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes introduced. This circular provides routine updates to the existing ST-ASM framework with exclusions only.

Compliance Requirements

  • Market participants must note that ASM framework operates in conjunction with all other surveillance measures
  • Price bands of excluded securities will be reinstated to pre-ASM levels unless subject to other surveillance measures
  • Members should monitor for any future surveillance measure applications

Important Dates

  • August 11, 2025: Effective date for exclusion of two securities from ASM framework
  • August 12, 2025: Margin requirements applicable for any ST-ASM securities (though none currently listed)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal - only two securities affected through exclusions, providing relief to those stocks. Operational Impact: Low - routine surveillance update with no new compliance burdens. Trading Impact: Positive for excluded securities as they regain normal price bands and margin requirements.

Impact Justification

Only two securities excluded from framework, no new inclusions, routine surveillance update