New Delhi, May 19 -- The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, amended Rule 8 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules (SCRR), 1957, via Gazette Notification G.S.R. 318(E).

According to the Ministry of Finance, the amendment gives regulatory clarity to enhance the ease of doing business for brokers.

After taking note of the concerns raised by various stakeholders over certain provisions in the said Rules, the Department had released a Consultation Paper in September 2024, inviting stakeholder comments.

Given the growth in the scale and interconnectedness of the financial sector and the evolution of brokers' business nature over time, the Department felt it necessary to review the appropriateness of safeguards...