TMI BlogReview of Framework for Stocks in Derivatives SegmentX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... With a view to improve market integrity and provide better alignment of cash and derivatives segment, SEBI published discussion papers on July 12, 2017 and September 7, 2017 requesting stakeholders to provide their comments/views thereon. In light of the comments received and assessment thereof, discussion with the stock exchanges and market participants and further discussion in the meeting of Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC) of SEBI held on March 07, 2018, it has been decided to take the following measures in connection with the eligibility criteria, exit criteria and settlement of stock derivatives as given hereunder: Physical settlement of stock derivatives 3. In line with the recommendations made by the L.C Gupta c ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... move from cash settlement to physical settlement. After moving to physical settlement, if such stocks do not meet any of the eligibility criteria (specified vide circular CIR/DNPD/3/2012 dated July 23, 2012) for a continuous period of three months, then they shall exit from derivatives segment. 6. Stocks which are currently in derivatives segment and meet the eligibility criteria (specified vide circular CIR/DNPD/3/2012 dated July 23, 2012) but do not meet the enhanced criteria shall be physically settled. Such stocks, however, shall exit from derivatives segment in case; (a) They fail to meet any of the eligibility criteria (specified vide circular CIR/DNPD/3/2012 dated July 23, 2012) for a continuous period of three months, or (b ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... s and also disseminate the same on their website; c. communicate to SEBI the status of implementation of the provisions of this circular through monthly development report. 13. This circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act 1992, read with Section 10 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market. 14. The circular shall come into force from the date of the circular. 15. This circular is available on SEBI website at www.sebi.gov.in at Legal Framework Circulars . Yours faithfully, Amit Tandon Deputy ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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