Sebi Implements 30-Day Delay for Educational Use of Stock Price Data
Sebi sets 30-day delay for use of stock price data in educational content; effective from July 1
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has mandated a 30-day delay for using market price data in educational content, effective July 1, 2026. This decision addresses concerns about misuse and aims to standardize data sharing among market infrastructure institutions (MIIs).
- 01Sebi introduces a 30-day lag for educational use of stock price data.
- 02The new rule aims to prevent misuse while ensuring data remains relevant for education.
- 03Previous frameworks allowed a one-day lag and a three-month lag, causing confusion.
- 04National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) will retain a one-day lag for training purposes.
- 05Market infrastructure institutions must enhance due diligence to prevent data misuse.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced a new regulation requiring a 30-day delay for the use of market price data in educational content. This decision, effective from July 1, 2026, follows feedback from stakeholders indicating that the previous one-day lag was too short and susceptible to misuse, while a three-month lag rendered the data outdated for educational purposes. Sebi's new framework aims to standardize the sharing and usage of market data, ensuring that it serves its educational intent without compromising market integrity. The revised rules also clarify the distinction between educational content and trading advice, prohibiting educators from using recent market data to imply future price movements. Notably, the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) will continue to receive data with a one-day lag for its training programs. Additionally, Sebi has mandated that market infrastructure institutions implement stronger due diligence measures to safeguard against the misuse of shared data, including maintaining audit trails.
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This regulation ensures that educational content remains relevant and reduces the risk of misuse, which could impact the integrity of market education.
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