Block Deals
SEBI raises minimum block deal size to INR 250 mln from INR 100 mln
This story was originally published at 19:23 IST on 8 October 2025
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--SEBI releases circular on changes in block deal framework
--SEBI raises minimum order size in block deal window to INR 250 mln
NEW DELHI - The Securities and Exchange Board of India has raised the minimum order size in the stock exchanges' block deal window to INR 250 million from INR 100 million. The change in minimum order size will take effect from around Dec. 7, the regulator said in a circular Wednesday.
SEBI also raised the price quoted in the block deal window to be within 3% of the applicable reference price. Currently, this is within 1% of the reference price.
The stock exchanges will operate block deal windows twice a day as they do currently. SEBI said the morning block deal window will be from 0845 IST to 0900 IST, with the reference price for executing the block deals being the previous day's closing price of the stock. The afternoon block deal window is open from 1405 IST to 1420 IST, with the reference price for execution of block deals being the volume-weighted average market price of trades between 1345 IST and 1400 IST. End
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Reported by Rajesh Gajra
Edited by Saji George Titus
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