IND BSE Qualified Stock Broker Scope

Published on: Apr 2, 2025

On Mar. 28, IND BSE issued measures to expand QSB framework.

  • IND BSE, IND NSE jointly issued a press release on revised list of designated qualified stock brokers (QSBs), and encouraged brokers to apply for voluntary designation.
  • Listed the parameters that were considered for designating a stock broker as QSB.
  • Stock brokers who have not qualified to become QSB by virtue of the listed parameters may apply to the exchanges for voluntary designation as QSB, latest by Apr. 30, 2025.
  • QSBs are required to meet enhanced obligations, discharge additional responsibilities.
  • Follows IND BSE Jul. 2024 expanded QSB framework to more brokers, see #162560.
Regulators
IND BSE; IND NSE
Entity Types
B/D; Exch
Reference
Nt 20250328-34, Cir 18/2025, NSE/INSP/67354, PR, 3/28/2025
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Operations
Countries
India
Category
State
N/A
Products
Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Mar 28, 2025
Effective Date
Apr 30, 2025
Rule ID
248871
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Mar 28, 2025
Report Section
International