Description
NSE updates the list of securities under the high promoter/non-promoter encumbrance surveillance measure per SEBI SAST Regulation 28(3). STEELXIND is newly added; no securities are excluded this cycle.
Summary
NSE’s Surveillance department (Circular Ref. No: 295/2026, Download Ref No: NSE/SURV/73874) has updated the list of securities under the encumbrance-based surveillance measure prescribed by SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations 2011, Regulation 28(3). This measure targets companies where both promoter and non-promoter encumbrance levels are high. One security (STEELXIND) has been added; none have been removed. The consolidated list now contains nine securities.
Key Points
- New addition (Annexure I): STEELXIND (Steel Exchange India Limited, INE503B01021) is newly included under the measure effective April 28, 2026.
- Exclusions (Annexure II): No securities are being removed from the framework in this review cycle.
- Margin requirement: A minimum 75% margin will apply to STEELXIND in both Equity and Equity Derivatives segments on all open positions as of April 27, 2026, and on all new positions created from April 28, 2026.
- Consolidated list (Annexure III): Nine securities remain under the framework after this update.
- This measure is applied in conjunction with all other prevailing exchange surveillance measures and is subject to periodic review.
- Inclusion under this measure should not be construed as an adverse action against the concerned company or entity.
Regulatory Changes
This circular is issued in continuation of earlier circular NSE/SURV/51189 dated January 31, 2022. The framework under SEBI (SAST) Regulations 2011, Reg. 28(3), requires exchanges to impose enhanced surveillance on securities where promoter and non-promoter encumbrance levels exceed prescribed thresholds. No new regulatory framework is introduced; this is a periodic update to the list of covered securities.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading Members must ensure that clients trading in STEELXIND maintain a minimum 75% margin in the Equity and Equity Derivatives segments effective April 28, 2026.
- Members must apply the margin requirement to all open positions in STEELXIND as of April 27, 2026, and to all new positions from April 28, 2026 onwards.
- For queries, members may contact NSE Surveillance at surveillance@nse.co.in.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | Circular issued |
| April 24, 2026 | Effective date for exclusions from framework (none this cycle) |
| April 27, 2026 | Reference date for open positions in STEELXIND subject to new margin |
| April 28, 2026 | 75% minimum margin applies to STEELXIND for open and new positions |
Impact Assessment
Directly Affected Securities:
| Sr. No. | Symbol | Security Name | ISIN | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEELXIND | Steel Exchange India Limited | INE503B01021 | Newly added |
Consolidated List Under Framework:
| Sr. No. | Symbol | Security Name | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAYAHWS | Gayatri Highways Limited | INE287Z01012 |
| 2 | INDOTECH | Indo Tech Transformers Limited | INE332H01014 |
| 3 | RKEC | RKEC Projects Limited | INE786W01010 |
| 4 | SAKHTISUG | Sakthi Sugars Limited | INE623A01011 |
| 5 | SHALPAINTS | Shalimar Paints Limited | INE849C01026 |
| 6 | STEELXIND | Steel Exchange India Limited | INE503B01021 |
| 7 | TFCILTD | Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited | INE305A01023 |
| 8 | VISASTEEL | Visa Steel Limited | INE286H01012 |
| 9 | VPRPL | Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited | INE0AE001013 |
The 75% margin requirement substantially increases the capital cost of holding or creating positions in affected securities, likely reducing liquidity and trading volumes. Existing holders of STEELXIND in the derivatives segment will face margin calls on April 27–28, 2026. The measure signals elevated risk associated with high encumbrance levels at these companies and is intended to protect market integrity.
Impact Justification
Imposes a 75% minimum margin requirement on 9 securities in both Equity and Equity Derivatives segments, directly constraining trading activity for affected stocks. Newly added STEELXIND faces margin requirements effective April 28, 2026, with significant capital impact for traders holding positions.