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  • 112 circulars indexed in this issuer’s section.
  • 34 issued in 2025 or later.
  • 2 entries flagged [unknown — verify] in at least one field.
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This page is the complete listing of NSDL circulars in the project’s 2020–2026 sweep window. Each entry contains the verbatim circular ID, issue date, in-force date, status (in-force / superseded / withdrawn), applicable entity types, impact-area tags, a 2–4 sentence summary traceable to clauses, and the primary URL. Where the primary URL could not be re-fetched, an archive URL is provided in its place.

All demat accounts whose KYC attributes are not verified by KRAs till April 30, 2026 to be frozen (Suspended for debit and credit) with reason code 08 (Account Holder Related- KYC Non-compliant). Follow-up to NSDL/POLICY/2025/0157.

SEBI Master Circular for LODR compliance dated November 11, 2024 updated to include all relevant circulars issued till December 30, 2025.

SWAGAT-FI framework for FPIs and FVCIs via DDPs. Single window onboarding/access for trusted foreign investors per SEBI circular.

Operational notice on SPEED-e facility availability on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

KRAs provided list of KYC records not valid (including invalid PANs) for PANs updated in KRAs system during December 1-31, 2025. Demat accounts frozen for “Suspended for debit and credit” on January 31, 2026. Participants to send intimation via letter/email/SMS.

Implementation guidance for cyber audit report submission per SEBI CSCRF framework.

Forwards SEBI clarification on Digital Accessibility circulars enabling persons with disabilities to access securities market infrastructure.

DPs must ensure KYCs of all non-closed clients uploaded to KRAs. Only clients with KRA status “KYC Registered” or “KYC Validated” allowed to transact. KYC upload timeline 3 working days from completion of KYC Process per SEBI Master Circular dated October 12, 2023. Deadline for pending uploads: January 2, 2026.

Pay-in deadlines advanced for NSE and BSE settlements due to Muhurat Trading scheduled on October 21, 2025. CC Calendar in eDPM and Local DPM systems revised.

Implements SEBI review of block deal framework with operational changes for the depository.

Enhancements in process of movement of securities for Auto-Pledge instructions specifically for MTF (Margin Trading Facility) or CUSPA (Client Unpaid Securities Pledgee Account).

Premature redemption calendar for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) for October 2025 to March 2026.

Implements SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/130 dated September 19, 2025. New standardized reason code “TLH” (Transmission to Legal Heirs) for SFT/CBDT reporting to prevent nominee being taxed on capital gains.

Periodic suspension cycle of demat accounts in NSDL system whose KRA-side KYC validation fails. Continues the cyclical suspension regime under SEBI’s KRA risk management framework.

Changes in Margin Pledge/Re-pledge download (.csv format) for TM and TM/CM users; SPEED-e download changes for CUSPA pledge invocation and closure.

Operational change in NSE/BSE settlement pay-in/pay-out times. CC Calendar revised.

SEBI extension of implementation timeline for the margin pledge/re-pledge circular, providing operational relief to depository participants.

Companion to NSDL/POLICY/2025/0090. Guidelines for online transfer-cum-closure of demat accounts, including joint holder and NIL balance accounts.

Modifies online closure guidelines (points 7 and 13). Accounts with balance must e-sign closure form using digital signature or Aadhaar eSign verified by DP. Requests via DP’s secured app with 2-factor authentication; emails/SMS/messaging apps not allowed. OTP confirmation to registered email/mobile. From July 15, 2025, joint holder online transfer-cum-closure requests enabled.

Implements SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/82 dated June 3, 2025 on margin pledge/re-pledge. Changes implemented in NSDL depository at EOD September 5, 2025. Covers pledge invocation with early pay-in, invocation/redemption for MF units, and other operational changes.

Operational guidelines for processing off-market transfer instructions involving shares of Private Limited Companies via NSDL depository.

Operational change in NSE/BSE settlement pay-in/pay-out times. CC Calendar revised.

Consolidated master circular for Depository Participants effective April 30, 2025. Compiles operational guidelines on KYC, account opening, maintenance, transmission, closure, audit, and grievance redressal in a single reference document.

Revised framework for internal and concurrent audit per Bye Law 10.3. Audit by qualified CA/CS/CMA with valid NISM-Series-VI (DOCE) credentials. Half-yearly report submission to NSDL. Modified audit report format and guidelines included as Annexures.

UDiFF Catalogue V2.0.0.0 effective April 4, 2025. Introduces BSDA Opt-out option in NSDL Depository system; certain fields in Client Master Export and BO Upload formats become “conditionally required”; date of email consent for BSDA Opt-out required. Nomination address/state fields made optional. Holder Deletion ‘Date of Demise’ validation removed for joint accounts.

NSDL implementation of SEBI amendments dated February 28, 2025 to nomination circular. Phase II initially set for June 1, 2025 (later extended to August 8, 2025); Phase III to December 15, 2025. DPM System Version 7.95 with Phase II features released EOD August 8, 2025.

Forwards SEBI regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds (SIF), a new class of pooled investment vehicles. Depository participants implement onboarding and reporting changes for SIF.

AMCs/MF-RTAs to send monthly common PAN data to Depositories within 5 days of month end. Depositories dispatch e-CAS by 12th day and physical CAS by 15th day of month end.

e-PASS portal facility to submit NISM compliance officer alert details for DPs.

Clarification on handling of client securities by TMs and CMs. Aligns NSDL operational positions with SEBI’s client securities upstreaming framework.

Operational change in NSE/BSE settlement pay-in/pay-out times. CC Calendar revised.

DPs must report NISM Series-VI (DOCE) certification details of associated persons in DP operations on half-yearly basis via NSDL e-PASS. First submission as on December 31, 2024 due by January 31, 2025. Captures PAN, name, designation, certificate code, exam date, expiry date.

Implements SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-3/P/ON/2025/01650 dated January 10, 2025. Investors may make/change nomination any number of times. Up to three nominees with percentage shares; if not specified, distributed equally. Nominee acts as trustee for transmission to legal heir.

Forwards SEBI clarifications dated December 31, 2024 on CSCRF. DP compliance timeline extended from January 1, 2025 to April 1, 2025. Data Localization (PR.DS.S2) kept in abeyance pending further consultation.

SEBI policy for sharing data for research/analysis purposes forwarded by NSDL to participants. Establishes framework for anonymized data sharing.

SEBI relaxation from ISIN restriction limit for issuers listing originally unlisted ISINs outstanding as of December 2024.

Expands the scope of the optional T+0 rolling settlement cycle in addition to existing T+1 cycle by enlarging the universe of eligible scrips and participants. Follows the beta rollout under NSDL/POLICY/2024/0039.

Reduces listing timeline for debt securities and NCRPS to T+3 working days from T+6, optional from November 1, 2024 and mandatory from November 1, 2025.

Enhances SPICE (Settlement of Power-of-Attorney Instructions through Centralized E-payment) facility for corporate bonds settlement orders routed through stock exchange platform.

Operational guidelines for BSDA implementation. Participants shall open only BSDA accounts for eligible Beneficial Owners unless they receive explicit email consent for regular account from sole/first holder. BSDA flag enabled by default at account opening. Existing client reassessment required within two months from September 1, 2024.

Implements SEBI’s CSCRF (issued August 20, 2024) for SEBI Regulated Entities. REs with prior cybersecurity circulars to adopt by January 1, 2025; all other REs by April 1, 2025. Supersedes earlier SEBI cybersecurity circulars/guidelines/advisories. Cyber resiliency goals: Anticipate, Withstand, Contain, Recover, Evolve mapped to NIST functions (Governance, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover).

  • date_issued: 2024-08-20
  • issuer: NSDL
  • title: “Guidelines and enhancement in POA / DDPI
  • applies_to: depository
  • in_force_date: 2024-09-27
  • status: in-force
  • impact_areas: kyc-modification, file-format
  • primary_url: https://nsdl.com/web/node/234759

Update to NSDL/POLICY/2024/0086 reiterating that enhancement of POA/DDPI registration/de-registration date capture will be effected in UDiFF format only. Participants must complete back-office changes by September 27, 2024.

Continuing standardization phase for UDiFF rollout adding additional file formats and ISO tags. Aligns with SEBI Market Data Advisory Committee guidance for ease of doing business in Indian Securities market.

NSDL introduces capture of registration/deregistration date for POA/DDPI in UDiFF Standardised file formats only. Implementation deadline of September 27, 2024 for participant back-office systems. ISO tags published in the UDiFF catalogue.

Phased migration of additional reports and downloads from i-Assist intranet portal to e-Pass portal (epass.nsdl.com) effective EOD July 19, 2024 under ‘I-Assist menu’.

Forwards SEBI circular on BSDA holding limit raised to Rs 10 lakhs. Lays out eligibility criteria (individuals only; sole/first holder; only one BSDA across depositories). Participants to implement required back-office changes before August 31, 2024.

Forwards SEBI circular modifying OFS framework for employees through stock exchange mechanism.

Initial notification that reports/functionalities on i-Assist would be migrated to e-Pass portal starting June 15, 2024 in phased manner.

Participants required to update auditor details on NSDL ePASS portal. Auditors must hold valid NISM certification.

Implements SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2024/81 dated June 10, 2024 on nomination. Nomination becomes mandatory; investors must either nominate or explicitly opt-out. Participants prohibited from updating nomination choice without explicit investor consent.

DDP (Designated Depository Participant) implementation note for FPIs on material change disclosures and other obligations per SEBI guidelines.

NSDL operational follow-up to NSDL/POLICY/2024/0071. Removed suspension on demat accounts that were frozen on July 8, 2023 under freeze reason code 39 (Account holder related PAN inoperative) due to non-compliance of PAN linkage with Aadhaar. KYC status of all records put on hold for individual category changed from On Hold to KYC Registered.

Implements SEBI circular ref. no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/SECFATF/P/CIR/2024/41 dated May 14, 2024 simplifying risk management framework. Clients with valid PAN allowed to transact even if PAN-Aadhaar linkage not verified. Portability of KRA-validated KYC records confirmed.

Notifies launch of SCORES 2.0 from April 1, 2024 enabling auto-routing, escalation, and monitoring by Depositories to reduce timelines. New portal at https://scores.sebi.gov.in.

Annual / Half-yearly framework for internal and concurrent audit of DP operations. Auditors must hold NISM-Series-VI: Depository Operations Certification or equivalent CPE credentials. Reports submitted half-yearly to NSDL.

Further standardization phase for UDiFF rollout. Various download file formats brought under standardized UDiFF formats with ISO tags. Participants required to implement standardized formats for various downloads by EOD June 20, 2024.

Implements SEBI circular dated March 21, 2024 introducing the Beta version of T+0 settlement cycle on optional basis with limited set of securities. Effective from March 28, 2024. All clients eligible to participate. Trades executed till 1:30 PM; obligations determined by 2:30 PM; settlement thereafter on the same day.

Continuation of UDiFF rollout. Existing file formats and PriceFile (ISIN Rate Master Export) discontinued after March 31, 2024 with only new standardized file formats applicable thereafter. Implementation of UDiFF catalogue V1.0.11.2 containing ISO tags.

Operational change in pay-in/pay-out timings for NSE and BSE settlements. CC calendar revised in eDPM and Local DPM systems.

Phase implementation of UDiFF (Unified Distilled File Formats) for “Statement of Transaction” and “Statement of Holding” with ISO tags. Effective EOD February 9, 2024 as part of NSDL’s standardization initiative aligned with SEBI’s Market Data Advisory Committee.

NSDL introduces APIs for Market Participants to handle Client Maintenance, allowing DPs to maintain client records (modifications) via NSDL’s technology integration interface. This is part of the broader Insta Interface API ecosystem alongside the Account Opening API.

AI/ML reporting framework for market intermediaries forwarded by NSDL. DPs to report AI/ML systems used/offered as per SEBI requirements.

Phase 1 of UDiFF rollout — file formats for “ISIN Master Download” and “CC Calendar Download” with defined fields, standard values and ISO tags effective EOD December 30, 2023.

SPEED-e password-based users enabled to submit off-market transfer instructions digitally. Mandatory OTP-based authorization for each off-market instruction; OTP sent to client’s registered mobile and email.

POA/DDPI registration and de-registration procedural guidelines. Subsequently superseded by UDiFF-only flow under NSDL/POLICY/2024/0086 in 2024.

Cyclical suspension of demat accounts of existing clients whose KYC records fail KRA validation. First in a series of similar suspension circulars (later 2024, 2025, 2026 cycles).

Forwards SEBI Master Circular on KYC norms (October 12, 2023) compiling all KYC circulars/directions issued up to September 30, 2023. PoI/PoA verification, anti-money laundering, alignment with PMLA Rules 2005 and KRA Regulations 2012.

SEBI circular linking SCORES with ODR platform for grievance redressal. Subsequently strengthened with SCORES 2.0 in 2024.

Business Rules amendment regarding Annual Custody Fee (ACF) charging mechanism.

Bye-Laws/Business Rules amendments establishing CUSPA (Client Unpaid Securities Pledgee Account) mechanism.

DPs across all categories required to submit networth certificate and/or audited financial statements; special provisions for Banks/Foreign Banks. Effective from FY 2022-23 onwards.

  • date_issued: 2023-05-04
  • issuer: NSDL
  • title: “Framework for automated deactivation of trading and demat accounts in cases of inadequate KYCs”
  • applies_to: depository
  • in_force_date: [unknown — verify]
  • status: in-force
  • impact_areas: re-KYC, aml, kyc-modification, dormant
  • primary_url: [unknown — verify]

Procedural framework for automated deactivation of trading/demat accounts with inadequate KYC. Accounts marked KYC non-compliant; client informed to rectify discrepancy; account activated only after audited KYC compliance.

Forwards SEBI Master Circular on Surveillance of Securities Market consolidating surveillance obligations and PMLA-related provisions.

PAN-Aadhaar linkage requirement for demat accounts. Subsequently revisited in 2024.

Procedural framework for client sub-type reclassification when entity converts from Company to LLP or vice versa.

Annual System Audit Report framework per SEBI’s June 7, 2022 Cyber Security/Cyber Resilience modification circular. ATR for non-compliances submitted at dpaudit@nsdl.co.in.

i-Assist intranet portal facility to download monthly PMLA alerts. Subsequently migrated to e-PASS portal under NSDL/POLICY/2024/0103.

Online nomination updation facility via NSDL portal for demat account holders.

Operational implementation for pay-in validations to mitigate misuse of client securities in settlement obligations.

Inter-depository transfer instructions not available on Trading Holidays.

Earlier phase of file format standardization, pre-UDiFF.

Extension/operational follow-up regarding mandatory nomination requirements for eligible trading and demat accounts.

DDPI effective November 19, 2022 replacing POA mechanism. Extension of timeline for pay-in validation implementation.

  • date_issued: 2022-11-19
  • issuer: NSDL
  • title: “Implementation in respect of Mandatory Block Mechanism and Pay-in validations”
  • applies_to: depository
  • in_force_date: [unknown — verify]
  • status: in-force
  • impact_areas: settlement, rms
  • primary_url: [unknown — verify]

Operational guidance on mandatory block mechanism and pay-in validations to prevent misuse of client securities at the depository level.

Bye-Laws/Business Rules amendments establishing operational guidelines for dematerialization of physical securities received for processing investor service requests (e.g., transmission, address update).

DPs to submit networth certificate and/or audited financial statements through e-PASS only from September 14, 2022. Previous email/hard copy submissions discontinued.

Framework for automated deactivation when SEBI cannot deliver SCN/order at KYC addresses. MIIs deactivate trading/demat accounts via PAN-based freeze on debit/credit (except corporate actions) within 5 working days of last unsuccessful delivery report. Joint account safeguards via co-holder communication.

Participants must provide multiple modes of communication, strengthen complaint redressal with qualified resources, and display escalation matrix on ‘Contact Us’ homepage page. DPs who are also stockbrokers must provide separate broking escalation matrix.

Detailed operational guidelines for DDPI implementation effective September 1, 2022. DDPI replaces traditional POA mechanism for pay-in obligations and pledge.

Forwards SEBI circular dated August 1, 2022 on automated deactivation framework. Operationalised through NSDL/POLICY/2022/126.

Amendment to SEBI investor grievance redressal mechanism. Subsequently consolidated by NSDL/POLICY/2022/122 with escalation matrix.

SEBI extension of DDPI implementation timeline from initial deadline. Implementation effective September 1, 2022.

Continuation of 6 KYC attribute suspension regime under NSDL/POLICY/2022/041 with operational refinements.

Operational guidelines for mode of operation (single/joint/either-or-survivor) in joint demat accounts.

Forwards SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/DoP/P/CIR/2022/44 dated April 4, 2022. DDPI is a separate document under which clients explicitly authorize broker/DP to access BO account for the limited purpose of pay-in obligations for trade settlement. Securities credited to TM pool only. DDPI registered in demat account by TM/CM.

PAN-Aadhaar linkage requirement for KYC compliance per CBDT mandates.

Mandatory 6 KYC attributes: Name, address, PAN, valid mobile, valid email, income range. Name/address already mandatory; PAN non-compliant accounts already suspended. NSDL to suspend demat accounts in eDPM where Mobile/Email/Income Range not updated. Suspension effective April 1, 2022.

Operational guidelines for mandatory nomination. Existing demat holders required to provide choice of nomination by March 31, 2023 (extended), failing which trading accounts frozen for trading and demat accounts frozen for debits.

Early redemption procedural guidance for specific SGB tranches.

DDPs and Custodians required to publish Investor Charter and disclose complaint data on websites.

SPICE eDIS (electronic Delivery Instruction Slip) launched on SPEED-e facility, providing electronic alternative to physical DIS slips.

Common simplified norms for RTAs processing investor service requests and norms for furnishing PAN, KYC details and Nomination.

New client sub-types added for demat account opening to accommodate broader entity classifications.

Surveillance obligations for DPs detailing transaction monitoring, alert generation, and reporting to NSDL.

CBDT format/procedure for SFT submission for depository transactions per Income Tax Rules.

Reason code/purpose annexure for NSDL system file format reporting.

Amendments to NSDL Business Rules.

Forwards SEBI Master Circular SEBI/HO/MRD2/DDAP/CIR/P/2021/18 dated February 5, 2021 — Master Circular for Depositories consolidating all SEBI depository-related circulars.

Updated FAQ on online KYC requirements per SEBI April 24, 2020 circular. Operational clarifications for DPs.

Annexure on online KYC operational guidelines covering Aadhaar OVD, DigiLocker, eSign workflows.

  • date_issued: 2020-09-25
  • issuer: NSDL
  • title: “FAQ on SEBI Circular dated April 24, 2020 on online KYC - Annexure”
  • applies_to: depository
  • in_force_date: [unknown — verify]
  • status: in-force
  • impact_areas: onboarding, re-KYC, digi-locker, esign, aa
  • primary_url: https://nsdl.co.in/downloadables/pdf/2020-0109-Policy-Annexure.pdf

FAQ on SEBI Circular dated April 24, 2020 on online KYC. Live photograph of client mandatory for online account opening (whether through Aadhaar OVD, any other OVD or KRA download).

Original operational guidelines for margin pledge/re-pledge in NSDL depository under SEBI’s new margin pledge framework that replaced title transfer collateral.

  • [gotcha] Circular IDs are case-sensitive and the issuer’s exact punctuation matters when looking them up on the official site.
  • [industry practice] Most ops teams subscribe to the issuer’s email distribution list rather than scraping the site — leads to more reliable real-time tracking.
  • [risk trade-off] Some entries are marked [unknown — verify] where the agent could not re-fetch the primary URL or the document used informal numbering; treat those as leads, not citations.

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