Submission of Half-Yearly Reporting for Usage of Software as a Service Based Solutions
NSE circular NSE/INSP/75387 · 24 Jul 2026
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Reminder for Submission of Half - Yearly Reporting for usage of Software as a Services (SaaS) based solutions/ applications
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The National Stock Exchange of India has issued a reminder to all trading members regarding the mandatory half-yearly reporting for the usage of Software as a Service (SaaS) based solutions or applications. Members must submit their compliance reports via the Member Portal by July 31, 2026. This requirement applies to all trading members, including those who do not utilize any SaaS services; in such cases, members must select the 'NO' option and provide a corresponding remark. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in financial disincentives as outlined in previous exchange circulars.
What you must do
- Submit half-yearly compliance report for SaaS usage via the Member Portal.
- Select 'NO' option and provide remarks if not utilizing any SaaS services.
Key dates
- Due date for submission of half-yearly SaaS report
Document text
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
| DEPARTMENT: INSPECTION | |
|---|---|
| Download Ref No: NSE/INSP/75387 | Date: July 24, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 38/2026 |
To All Trading Members,
Sub: Reminder for Submission of Half-Yearly Reporting for usage of Software as a Services (SaaS) based solutions/applications
This is with reference to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD2/DOR/CIR/P/2020/221 dated November 03, 2020 and Exchange circular no. NSE/INSP/75018 dated July 02, 2026 regarding reporting for usage of Software as a Services (SaaS) based solutions/applications.
Trading members availing/utilizing Software as a Services (SaaS) based solutions/applications are required to submit compliance to above-mentioned SEBI/NSE circular/advisory on a half-yearly basis, for which the due date of submission is July 31,2026. The path for submission of SaaS details on Member Portal is given below:
Log in to Member Portal → Inspection → SaaS → Submit SaaS Report.
In case trading member is not utilizing or availing any SaaS services please select the ‘NO’ option in the SaaS report menu and provide an appropriate comment or remark.
Trading members are requested to take note of Annexure 1.1 of Exchange Circular No. NSE/INSP/73792 dated April 17, 2026, regarding financial disincentives for ‘Non adherence to applicable guidelines on Financial Sector Organizations regarding Software as a Service (SaaS) based solutions’.
Trading Members are requested to take note of above and comply.
For and on behalf of National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Prashant Aier Chief Manager – Inspection
In case of any clarifications, Members may contact our below offices:
| Regional Office | E MAIL ID | CONTACT NO. |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad (ARO) | inspectionahm@nse.co.in | 079- 49008632 |
| Chennai (CRO) | inspection_cro@nse.co.in | 044- 66309915 / 17 |
| Delhi (DRO) | delhi_inspection@nse.co.in | 011- 23459127 / 38 / 46 |
| Kolkata (KRO) | inspection_kolkata@nse.co.in | 033- 40400411 / 405 |
| Mumbai (WRO) | compliance_wro@nse.co.in | 022-26598200 / 022-61928200 |
| Central Help Desk | compliance_assistance@nse.co.in |
Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 24 Jul 2026
- Document number
- NSE/INSP/75387
- Issuing division
- INSPECTION
- Coverage area
- securities