SEBI has extended the timeline for implementing the retail algo trading framework. A phased glide path has been introduced, with milestones up to January 2026. Full applicability begins April 2026, ensuring a smoother transition for stock brokers and exchanges.
Source: SEBI Circular (SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/132) | Published on Sept 30, 2025
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As quoted in the SEBI circular dated September 30, 2025, the market regulator has extended the implementation timeline of its framework on safer retail participation in algorithmic trading.
Originally scheduled for August 2025, the rollout was first deferred to October 01, 2025. Following fresh representations from stock brokers and algo vendors, SEBI has now provided the final cut-off in April 2026. The move comes after repeated requests from brokers and vendors who said they needed extra time to make the necessary system changes.
The framework was originally issued on February 04, 2025.
Its enforcement date was first shifted to October 01, 2025.
After further discussions, SEBI has now mapped out a glide path with specific milestones, instead of forcing an immediate switchover.
Brokers who aren’t ready to go live in October have been given a set of checkpoints to meet. Each step is tied to a fixed deadline:
Milestone | Requirement | Deadline |
1 | Register at least one retail algo strategy via API (in-house or vendor) | October 31, 2025 |
2 | Complete registration of retail algo products and additional strategies | November 30, 2025 |
3 | Take part in at least one full mock session | January 03, 2026 |
Any broker missing these deadlines will not be allowed to onboard new retail clients for API-based algo trading from January 05, 2026.
By April 01, 2026, the entire framework, along with exchange-issued standards and operational rules, will become binding for every stock broker. Exchanges have been tasked with monitoring progress and ensuring brokers stick to the compliance schedule.
This extension is less about delay and more about pacing. The staged rollout offers brokers a chance to fine-tune their systems while reducing the risk of disruption. For the market, it signals SEBI’s intent to balance innovation in retail algo trading with investor safety, making the transition steadier for all involved.
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