The SEBI exchange self-trading proposal is not under consideration right now, confirmed SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday. Speaking at the Association of Portfolio Managers in India annual conference 2026, Pandey dismissed market speculation around self-listing stock trades. Furthermore, he clarified that regulatory authorities are not setting up any panel to explore self-trading rules for equity bourses.
SEBI rejects self-trading framework for stock exchanges
The market regulator firmly denied reports suggesting stock exchanges could trade their own listed equity shares. Consequently, bourses like the BSE and NSE cannot execute self-trading transactions on their underlying platforms.
“There is no such thing going on,” Pandey stated regarding the SEBI exchange self-trading proposal rumors. “It will be, if it happens or when it happens, you will come to know,” he added.
| Regulatory Area | Key Focus Points |
| Self-Trading Proposal | Completely dismissed for BSE and NSE |
| Bond Derivatives | Guidelines being finalized with RBI |
| FPI Onboarding | Digital signatures, revamped NSDL portal, Market Access portal |
| Listing Compliance | Strict monitoring mandated for stock exchanges |
Market regulator collaborates with RBI on bond indices and FPI rules
Meanwhile, SEBI is collaborating closely with the Reserve Bank of India to finalize framework guidelines for bond index derivatives. Draft norms have already received feedback from stakeholders, though SEBI declined to commit to a strict timeline.
Additionally, SEBI and the RBI continue streamlining onboarding and registration procedures for incoming foreign portfolio investors. The regulator upgraded the NSDL portal and launched the India Market Access portal with unified application tracking features.
Specifically, SEBI is promoting digital onboarding, electronic signatures, and simplified Know-Your-Customer processes for international investors. Furthermore, Pandey directed stock exchanges to actively monitor continuous listing compliance to preserve overall market confidence.
