Penalty for Failure to Maintain Minimum Prescribed Networth
BSE notice 20260713-28 · 13 Jul 2026
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The Exchange introduces a penalty structure for Trading Members who fail to maintain the minimum prescribed net worth. Members must submit a Networth Certificate on a half-yearly basis and an audited Networth annually. If a member reports a net worth shortfall during these periodic submissions, the Exchange imposes a monetary penalty. This penalty equals 2% of the shortfall amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 10,000 and a maximum of Rs. 2,00,000. Repeat instances result in a 50% escalation of the penalty. Additionally, if the Exchange identifies a shortfall during a member inspection, it imposes a 5% penalty on the shortfall amount and initiates administrative action for recoupment. These provisions apply immediately to all cases under process or identified after the notice date.
What you must do
- Maintain the minimum prescribed net worth at all times.
- Submit a Networth Certificate to the Exchange on a half-yearly basis.
Document text
NOTICE
Notice No. 20260713-28 Notice Date 13 Jul 2026 Category Compliance Segment General Department DOSS Subject Penalty for failure to maintain minimum prescribed Networth Attachments No Attachment
All Trading Members
This is in continuation of Exchange Notice No. 20260417-45 dated April 17, 2026, issued with respect to uniformed disciplinary actions across the Exchanges.
Regulation 10 (g) of Chapter II of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026 (SB Regulations), governing the “Registration of Stock Brokers”, stipulates that the certificate of registration granted under Regulation 7 is subject to the condition that the Stock Broker maintains the minimum networth specified under Chapter X of the said Regulations. Accordingly, all Trading Members are required to maintain the minimum prescribed net worth at all times in compliance with the SB Regulations and such other requirements as may be specified by the Exchange from time to time.
Trading members are required to submit Networth Certificate to the Exchange on half yearly basis (as on March 31st and September 30th) and an audited Networth annually as on March 31st. It is observed that in case of shortfall in Networth as on March 31st/September 30th, Trading Members also submit a revised Networth certificate as of a later date, meeting the minimum networth requirements while reporting of shortfall of Networth.
In furtherance of the objective of ensuring compliance with requirement of meeting minimum Networth by trading members at all times, Exchanges jointly decided to introduce a penalty in cases of shortfall of networth reported during the periodical submissions to the Exchange. The penalty structure as stated in Table 1 below shall be applicable for reporting of networth shortfall by Trading Members during periodic submission:
Table 1 -
| Details of Contravention | Action in case of first instance | Action in case of repeat instance |
|---|---|---|
| Networth Shortfall reported by trading members during periodic submission | Monetary Penalty of 2% of the amount of shortfall from the required Networth (subject to minimum Rs. 10,000/-) or Rs 2,00,000/- whichever is lower | 2nd Time & Onwards* - 50% Escalation |
*consecutive periodic reporting of networth.
The above penalty provisions shall come into force with immediate effect and shall apply on all cases under process / all non-compliances identified or determined after the date of the Notice.
In addition to above, as stated in Annexure 1.1 of Exchange Notice No. 20260417-45 dated April 17, 2026, action mentioned in Table 2 below shall also be applicable for shortfall of Networth identified by Exchange during Member inspection.
Table 2 -
| Contravention Category | Details of Contravention | Action in case of first instance | Action in case of repeat instance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violations with financial implications | Net worth Shortfall / Incorrect reporting of networth to the Exchange resulting to shortfall (below the minimum prescribed networth) | Monetary Penalty of 5% of the amount of shortfall from the required Networth and Administrative action to be initiated for recoupment of Networth shortfall as prescribed | 2nd Time & Onwards - 50% Escalation + Administrative action to be initiated for recoupment of Networth shortfall as prescribed |
Members are advised to take note of the same and ensure adherence to the compliance requirements.
In case of any queries/clarifications, you may reach us on the following contact details:
| Contact Nos | Email Id |
|---|---|
| 022-69158540 | enforcement@bseindia.com |
| 022-45720640 | membership.ops@bseindia.com |
| 022-45720440 |
Umesh Hanjankar Dy. Vice President Enforcement
Vandana Vania Asst. Vice President Enforcement
Source details
- Source
- BSE Ltd (Bombay Stock Exchange)
- Type
- notice
- Published by source
- 13 Jul 2026
- Document number
- 20260713-28
- Issuing division
- DOSS
- Effective date
- 13 Jul 2026
- Coverage area
- securities