Development of Web-based portal: iSPOT(Integrated SEBI Portal for Technical glitches) - 28th January 2025 - Securities and Exchange Board of India - Gazette Notification PDF
Executive Summary:
SEBI introduces the Integrated SEBI Portal for Technical Glitches (iSPOT) to streamline the reporting of technical glitches by Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs). The portal will serve as a centralized repository for preliminary and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports, replacing the current email-based reporting system. MIIs must use iSPOT for reporting from February 03, 2025, onwards and make necessary system adjustments.
Key Points / Main Content:
Reporting of Technical Glitches:
MIIs (Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations, and Depositories) must report technical glitches via the iSPOT web portal.
The iSPOT portal replaces the existing email reporting system (techglitch@sebi.gov.in).
MIIs will submit both preliminary and final RCA reports through iSPOT.
iSPOT Portal Details:
iSPOT is integrated with the SEBI Intermediary (SI) portal for easy access.
MIIs can use their existing SI portal login credentials to access iSPOT.
The portal aims to improve data quality, traceability, and monitoring of compliance.
Automated intimations will be sent to MIIs for RCA report submissions within SEBI timelines.
Modification of Existing Circulars:
Clause 2.2 of Annexure XI of Chapter 2 of SEBI Master Circular dated December 30, 2024 is modified.
Clause 4.70.5.A.2.2 of SEBI Master Circular dated December 03, 2024 is modified.
Clause 2.2 of Annexure ZE of SEBI Master Circular dated August 04, 2023 is modified.
The modification mandates that MIIs share preliminary and RCA reports via iSPOT.
Effective Date and Implementation:
The provisions of the circular are effective from February 03, 2025.
MIIs must implement the necessary systems and amend relevant bye-laws, rules, and regulations, if required.
Impact Analysis:
Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations, and Depositories (MIIs):
Impact: The MIIs are impacted by the new reporting requirements for technical glitches, which now mandate the use of the iSPOT portal. They are also responsible for updating internal systems and regulations to comply with the new circular.
Action Required: MIIs must transition to using the iSPOT portal for reporting technical glitches from February 03, 2025. They should also update their systems and amend any relevant internal regulations to reflect the new reporting process.
SEBI:
Impact: SEBI will benefit from a more streamlined and centralized system for receiving and monitoring reports of technical glitches from MIIs. The iSPOT portal will improve data quality and traceability, as well as automate compliance monitoring.
Action Required: SEBI has developed and launched the iSPOT portal and will oversee its implementation by MIIs.
Investors:
Impact: Improved reporting and handling of technical glitches by MIIs is intended to protect the interests of investors in the securities market.
Action Required: No direct action is required from investors.
Key Entities Referenced
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the regulatory body that issued the circular.
iSPOT: Integrated SEBI Portal for Technical Glitches, a web-based portal developed by SEBI for reporting technical glitches.
Market Infrastructure Institutions MIIs: Refers to Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations, and Depositories regulated by SEBI.
Stock Exchanges: Entities that facilitate the trading of stocks and other securities.
Clearing Corporations: Organizations that facilitate the clearing and settlement of securities transactions.
Depositories: Institutions that hold securities in electronic form.
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992: The act of parliament that established SEBI and defines its powers and functions.
Securities Contracts Regulation Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations Regulations, 2018: Regulations governing stock exchanges and clearing corporations.
CIRCULAR
SEBI/HO/MRD/TPD/CIR/P/2025/08 January 28, 2025
To,
All Stock Exchanges,
All Clearing Corporations,
All Depositories
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Subject: - Development of Web-based portal: iSPOT(Integrated SEBI Portal for
Technical glitches) for reporting of technical glitches.
1. SEBI has stipulated the Standard Operating Procedure for handling of technical
glitches by Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) and payment of financial
disincentive thereof as follows:
1.1 Annexure XI of Chapter 2 of Master Circular dated December 30, 2024 for Stock
Exchanges and Clearing Corporations.
1.2 Clause 4.70.5.A of SEBI Master Circular for Depositories dated December 03, 2024.
1.3 Annexure-ZE of SEBI Master Circular for Commodity Derivatives Segment dated
August 04, 2023.
2. Presently, the MIIs (i.e. Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositories),
are required to report information about technical glitches and submit the Root Cause
Analysis (RCA) reports to SEBI on the dedicated email ID i.e. techglitch@sebi.gov.in.
3. In order to streamline the reporting process of technical glitches across MIIs and
creation of centralized repository of technical glitches, SEBI has developed a web-
based portal, i.e. Integrated SEBI Portal for Technical Glitches (iSPOT), for
submission of preliminary and final RCA reports of technical glitches by the MIIs.
4. This would help to improve the data quality, traceability of historical submissions
related to technical glitches at the end of SEBI and MIIs, system generated reports for
monitoring of various compliance requirements in a more focused manner and
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timelines pursuant to submission of preliminary report by concerned MII. The said
portal has been integrated with SEBI Intermediary(SI) portal for ease of access to
MIIs. iSPOT can be accessed by MIIs by using the existing login credentials of SI
portal.
5. In view of the above, Clause 2.2 of Annexure XI of Chapter 2 of SEBI Master Circular
dated December 30, 2024, Clause 4.70.5.A.2.2 of SEBI Master Circular dated
December 03, 2024 and Clause 2.2 of Annexure–ZE of SEBI Master Circular dated
August 04, 2023 has been modified as under: -
The preliminary and RCA report of technical glitch shall be shared by the MII with
SEBI through a dedicated web based portal of SEBI viz. iSPOT
6. The provision of the Circular shall come into force from February 03, 2025.
7. MIIs are required to take necessary steps to put in place systems for implementation
of the Circular, including necessary amendments to the relevant bye-laws, rules and
regulations, if any.
8. This Circular is being issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11(1) of
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 read with Regulation 51 of
Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations)
Regulations, 2018 and Section 19 of the Depositories Act, 1996 read with Regulation
97 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants)
Regulations, 2018 to protect the interest of investors in securities market and to
promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.
9. The Circular is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.
10. This Circular is available on SEBI website at www.sebi.gov.in under the categories
“Legal Framework” and “Circulars”.
Yours faithfully,
Ansuman Dev Pradhan
General Manager
+91-22-26449622
ansumanp@sebi.gov.in
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