Sebi gets 3,500+ comments on Closing Auction Session rules: Circular likely soon, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Mint 1 hr ago·3 Oct 2026, 1:05 pm
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is actively reviewing thousands of public comments on its proposed rules for the Closing Auction Session (CAS). This session is the final part of the trading day when prices are determined for stocks. Sebi officials, including Tuhin Kanta Pandey, have indicated that a formal circular is likely to be issued soon to finalize these regulations.
For investors, this move signals a potential shift in how stock prices are set at the end of the trading day. A well-structured CAS can help reduce volatility and improve price discovery. However, the final rules will depend on the feedback received, which could lead to changes in market timings and settlement cycles for derivatives.
Market participants should watch for the official circular to understand the exact implications of the new rules. This will help in planning trading strategies and understanding how the market's closing mechanism might evolve in the coming months.
Excerpt from Mint
The capital markets regulator to review feedback on CAS, market timings and derivatives settlement The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to finalise its proposed framework for changes to the Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism after receiving more than 3,500 comments on its consultation paper,…Read the original at Mint
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