Sebi moves to curb misuse of exchange data with new 30-day rule

ET BureauLast Updated: May 09, 2026, 08:07:00 AM IST

Synopsis

Sebi has announced that market price data for listed companies will be available with a 30-day lag for investor education and awareness activities. This new regulation, effective July 1, 2026, aims to prevent data misuse and ensure educational content remains current. The National Institute of Securities Markets has received a special exemption.

Mumbai: Market regulator Sebi on Friday said market price data of listed companies can now be shared and used for investor education and awareness activities only with a 30-day lag.

The move is aimed at preventing misuse of stock exchange data and keeping the educational content relevant. The new rule will come into effect from July 1, 2026.

The regulator has given a special exemption to the National Institute of Securities Markets.

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