SEBI slashes penalties for brokers: What you need to know
SEBI just made life a bit easier for stock brokers!
As of October 10, 2025, the regulator has cut down its list of broker penalties from a whopping 235 to only 90.
After a detailed review, 40 penalties were scrapped and over a hundred minor slip-ups are now treated as "financial disincentives" instead of strict penalties.
Key highlights of the new framework
This new framework is all about keeping things fair and simple—penalties will now be more uniform across exchanges, and brokers won't get hit with multiple fines for the same mistake.
Minor first-time errors will usually get a warning instead of a fine, and there are limits on how much can be charged.
Plus, SEBI's new reporting system lets brokers file reports at just one exchange, making compliance less of a headache.
All in all, it's a move to save time, money, and stress for those in the business.