Applicability of Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure
NSE circular 737/2026 · 24 Sept 2026
Official title
Applicability of Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM)
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The National Stock Exchange of India Limited identifies specific securities for inclusion under Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) Stage I and Stage II. These securities meet the criteria for surveillance based on market activity. For Stage I securities, the exchange applies a margin rate of 50 percent or the existing margin, whichever is higher, capped at 100 percent. For Stage II securities, the exchange applies a margin rate of 100 percent. These margin requirements apply to all open positions as of September 25, 2026, and to new positions created from September 28, 2026. This measure operates in conjunction with other prevailing surveillance measures. The inclusion of securities under this framework does not constitute an adverse action against the concerned entities.
What you must do
- Apply a margin rate of 50 percent or the existing margin, whichever is higher, for securities in ST-ASM Stage I.
- Apply a margin rate of 100 percent for securities in ST-ASM Stage II.
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
| Department: SURVEILLANCE | |
|---|---|
| Download Ref No: NSE/SURV/76530 | Date: September 24, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 737/2026 | |
To All NSE Members
Sub: Applicability of Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM)
This is further to Exchange Circular nos. NSE/SURV/39265, NSE/SURV/46557, NSE/SURV/52144, NSE/SURV/58558 and NSE/SURV/64066 dated October 27, 2018, December 04, 2020, April 28, 2022 September 25, 2023 and September 20, 2024 respectively, in respect of Additional Surveillance Measure (ASM).
Members are hereby requested to note that the securities as per attached Annexure I have satisfied the criteria for inclusion under ST-ASM Stage I. The applicable surveillance actions shall be as per provisions of the Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) which are as under:
- ➢ Applicable rate of margin shall be 50% or existing margin, whichever is higher, subject to maximum rate of margin capped at 100% w.e.f. September 28, 2026 on all open positions as on September 25, 2026 and new positions created from September 28, 2026.
Securities as per attached Annexure I have satisfied the criteria for inclusion under ST-ASM Stage II. The applicable surveillance actions shall be as per provisions of the Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) which are as under:
- ⮚ Applicable margin rate shall be 100% or existing margin whichever is higher subject to maximum rate of margin capped at 100%. w.e.f. September 28, 2026 on all open positions as on September 25, 2026 and new positions created from September 28, 2026.
Market participants may note that ASM framework shall be in conjunction with all other prevailing surveillance measures being imposed by the Exchanges from time to time.
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Continuation Sheet
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Further, it may also be noted that the shortlisting of securities under ASM is purely on account of market surveillance, and it should not be construed as an adverse action against the concerned company / entity.
For more information on Additional Surveillance Measure please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - https://www.nseindia.com/regulations/additional-surveillance-measure
In case of any further queries, you may write to us at surveillance@nse.co.in.
For National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Sareesh Koroth
Associate Vice President
Surveillance
Non-Confidential
Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 24 Sept 2026
- Document number
- 737/2026
- Issuing division
- SURVEILLANCE
- Effective date
- 28 Sept 2026
- Coverage area
- securities