SEBI circular HO/47/16/13(4)2026-MRD-POD1/I/14266/2026 · 19 Jun 2026
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Clarification with respect to applicability of the benefit of early pay-in in Commodity Derivatives Segment
Summary
Check the official recordThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised the norms for the Early Pay-in Facility in the Commodity Derivatives Segment. Clearing Corporations are now permitted to exempt market participants from all types of margins for positions where early pay-in of certified goods has been made to accredited warehouses, subject to the Clearing Corporation's risk assessment. However, the requirement to collect mark-to-market margins for these positions remains mandatory. Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations are required to update their systems to implement these changes and notify their members accordingly. This revision follows recommendations from the Working Group on the review of delivery and settlement frameworks and the Commodity Derivatives Advisory Committee.
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CIRCULAR
HO/47/16/13(4)2026-MRD-POD1/I/14266/2026
June 19, 2026
To The Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers All Recognized Stock Exchanges/Clearing Corporations having Commodity Derivatives Segment
Madam/Sir,
Subject: Clarification with respect to applicability of the benefit of early pay-in in Commodity Derivatives Segment
Para 11.3 of Chapter 11 of SEBI Master Circular SEBI/HO/MRD/MRD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/136 for Commodity Derivatives Segment dated Aug 04, 2023 prescribes norms for Early Pay-in Facility in respect of commodity derivatives.
Based on representations received from stakeholders and deliberations by the Working Group (WG) on “Review of current regulatory framework of delivery and settlement applicable to Agricultural Commodity Derivatives Segment and the Commodity Derivatives Advisory Committee (CDAC), paragraph 11.3.1 of the aforementioned Master Circular stands revised as under:
“11.3.1. Clearing Corporations shall provide early pay-in facility to market participants permitting them to deposit certified goods to the Clearing Corporation accredited warehouse against relevant derivatives contracts. For such positions against which early pay-in has been made, based on risk perception, Clearing Corporations may exempt imposition of all types of margins. However, Clearing Corporations shall continue to collect mark to market margins from such market participants against such positions.”
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This circular shall come into effect from September 21, 2026.
The Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations are advised to make necessary changes to their systems for implementation of the above and bring the provisions of this circular to the notice of their members and also to disseminate the same on their website.
This Circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 11 (1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, read with Regulation 51 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchange and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2018 to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.
The Circular is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
This Circular is available on SEBI website www.sebi.gov.in under the category “Legal>Circulars” and “Info for Commodity Derivatives”.
Yours faithfully,
Neetika Rajpal Deputy General Manager Market Regulation Department Email: neetikar@sebi.gov.in Phone Number: +91-22-26449628
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