# Sebi to issue CAS guidelines within week

> Sebi chief says settlement price rules for derivatives likely ready in a week.
- Title: Sebi to issue CAS guidelines within week · The Economic Times
- Summary: Sebi chief says settlement price rules for derivatives likely ready in a week. Sebi will issue guidelines on derivatives settlement prices by end of week…
- Keywords: sebi, cas, sebi guidelines, derivatives, settlement price, sebi chairman, sebi reform, sebi regulations, sebi rules, sebi review, sebi consultation, money
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebis-cas-guidelines-likely-within-a-week-says-chief-tuhin-kanta-pandey/articleshow/134855486.cms
- Author: Kumar Gaurav
- Published: 2026-10-10T13:58:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sebi, cas, sebi guidelines, derivatives, settlement price, sebi chairman, sebi reform, sebi regulations, sebi rules, sebi review, sebi consultation, money
## Sebi to issue CAS guidelines
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey says settlement price guidelines for derivatives on expiry days likely ready within a week.

> Following review of the Closing Auction Session, a consultation paper was put out to address concerns in respect of settlement price of derivatives on expiry-day. We are currently examining the comments and hope to issue guidelines in about a week’s time
## CAS review part of broader efforts
Sebi's CAS review aims to deepen cash markets, improve price discovery and enhance market efficiency.
## Pandey outlines four priorities
Sebi chairman Pandey lists proportionate regulation, deeper cash markets, easier market access and greater technological resilience as key priorities.
## Simplifying digital onboarding
Sebi is simplifying digital onboarding for foreign investors without requiring physical presence.
## Regulatory reforms underway
Sebi is reviewing Depositories and Participants Regulations to simplify rules and strengthen fraud prevention.
## AI framework coming soon
Sebi will issue guidelines for responsible AI use with tiered accountability and human oversight.
## Market growth figures
India's market capitalization reached around Rs 472 lakh crore with 15 crore unique investors and Rs 87 lakh crore mutual fund assets.
## Pandey's market leadership call
Pandey urges market intermediaries to prioritize investor trust over technology and service.

> Compete on technology. Compete on service. Compete on efficiency. But above all, compete on trust
## Key takeaway

Sebi will issue guidelines on derivatives settlement prices by end of week after reviewing feedback on its CAS consultation paper.