SEBI eases margin rules for early share delivery; EPI value to be calculated on trade day
SEBI has amended Early Pay-In (EPI) rules to allow the value of shares delivered early to count toward margin requirements starting February 2027. This change aims to reduce unnecessary margin burdens for investors and brokers.
Why it matters
Regulatory adjustments in financial markets impact liquidity and the cost of trading for retail and institutional investors.
SEBI eases margin rules for early share delivery; EPI value to be calculated on trade day left A closeup picture of letters SEBI representing Securities and exchange board of India. it is equity and financial regulator in India, Chinmayi Shroff Getty Images https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/43l6z3/article71612760.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_PO18_SEBI_2_1_9GGM9C87.jpg Chinmayi Shroff A closeup picture of letters SEBI representing Securities and exchange board of India. it is equity and financial regulator in India, left A closeup picture of letters SEBI representing Securities and exchange board of India. it is equity and financial regulator in India, Getty Images Getty Images https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gw02jx/article71612775.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_PO18_SEBI_2_1_9GGM9C87.jpg Chinmayi Shroff A closeup picture of letters SEBI representing Securities and exchange board of India. it is equity and financial regulator in India, The changes are expected to reduce unnecessary margin requirements where shares have already been delivered, while retaining safeguards against potential shortfalls.
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