Archive · 20 Jul 2025
SEBI Considers Further Easing Technical Glitch Norms
SEBI, which watches over the stock market in India, might make it easier for brokers.
Right now, brokers have to report every small technical problem.
Brokers want SEBI to change the rules so that they don't have to report glitches that last less than 15 minutes.
Also, they want certain complaints and issues to not be considered a glitch.
SEBI is listening to the brokers to reduce work, but wants to keep the markets safe.
SEBI is considering more relaxed rules for brokers regarding technical glitches.
The industry seeks changes to the definition of a 'technical glitch' and its reporting.
Brokers want the minimum disruption time to be longer than the current five minutes.
Brokers also want certain complaints excluded from glitch reports, like customer service issues.
SEBI and brokers are discussing adjustments to reduce operational burdens.
- Who
- SEBI and broking industry.
- What
- SEBI is considering easing technical glitch reporting for brokers.
- When
- As of July 2025, discussions were ongoing.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To reduce the operational burden and ease of doing business.
Brokers' Perspective
SEBI's Perspective
Time Threshold for Glitch Reporting
Brokers' Perspective
Want the threshold of technical glitches to be raised to at least 15 minutes, which is more realistic.
SEBI's Perspective
SEBI is cautious about changing the threshold to protect clients.
Complaints
Brokers' Perspective
Wish to exclude customer service complaints from glitch reports.
SEBI's Perspective
SEBI needs to maintain comprehensive reports.
Materiality Threshold
Brokers' Perspective
Seek review of the materiality threshold.
SEBI's Perspective
SEBI may not be keen on excluding isolated instances.
- Organization
- SEBI
- Focus
- Technical glitch reporting
- Issue
- Definition of technical glitch
- Goal
- Reduce operational burdens
- Requested threshold
- At least 15 minutes