Sebi plans simpler rulebook for stock exchanges, doing away with obsolete provisions

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is proposing a significant overhaul of stock exchange and clearing corporation regulations to boost ease of doing business. The move aims to simplify rules, reduce compliance burdens, and consolidate multiple circulars into a more streamlined framework. Key changes include a single master circular for exchanges, revised reporting requirements, and discontinuation of certain registration norms.