The BSE and NSE have released a joint statement to address a media report that claimed certain stocks would be removed from the list of acceptable collaterals for margin trading. The exchanges clarified that no such circular was issued by SEBI and that the current framework remains unchanged.
The Group I list, which includes approximately 2,000 securities, is updated monthly based on objective criteria related to impact cost. The acceptance of collaterals by Clearing Corporations follows a risk-based approach, ensuring efficient risk management without any discrimination.
The purpose of the clarification is to address any misconceptions about the eligibility of securities for margin trading.