Description
NSE Clearing publishes the revised list of 178+ securities eligible for transactions in the Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme (SLBS) for January 2026.
Summary
NSE Clearing Limited has issued the revised list of securities available for transactions in the Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme (SLBS) for January 2026. This circular references SEBI circular CIR/MRD/DP/18/2013 dated May 30, 2013 and NSE Clearing’s consolidated circular NCL/CMPT/67763 dated April 30, 2025. The list contains 178+ securities eligible for SLBS transactions.
Key Points
- Circular Reference Number: NCL/CMPT/72024 (Circular 144/2025)
- Effective Period: January 2026
- Total securities listed: 178+ stocks (partial list shown)
- Addressed to all SLBS participants and custodians
- Securities span multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, financial services, technology, and infrastructure
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine monthly update to the list of eligible securities for SLBS transactions in accordance with existing SEBI guidelines.
Compliance Requirements
- All SLBS participants and custodians must refer to Annexure-I for the complete list of eligible securities
- Only securities listed in the annexure are available for lending and borrowing transactions during January 2026
- Participants should ensure their SLBS transactions comply with the updated eligible securities list
Important Dates
- Circular Issue Date: December 26, 2025
- Applicable Period: January 2026
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - The revised list affects liquidity and availability of securities for lending/borrowing operations. Inclusion or exclusion of specific securities may impact short-selling strategies and hedging activities.
Operational Impact: Low to Medium - Participants need to update their systems and verify eligibility before executing SLBS transactions in January 2026.
Sector Coverage: The list includes diverse sectors - blue-chip companies (3M India, Abbott India), mid-cap stocks, and emerging companies across pharmaceuticals, automobiles, financial services, chemicals, technology, real estate, and infrastructure.
Contact Information: For queries, participants can contact NSE Clearing at 18002660050 (IVR Option 2) or email support@nsccl.co.in.
Impact Justification
Routine monthly update of SLBS eligible securities list. Important for participants in securities lending/borrowing but represents normal operational maintenance rather than policy change.