New Delhi, April 1 -- Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) new rules on algorithmic (algo) trading for retail investors comes into effect today, 1 April 2026, marking a significant shift in how automated trading strategies can be accessed and regulated in the country.

In a circular issued in February last year, the capital markets regulator announced a framework to facilitate safer participation of retail investors in algo trading, with stock brokers and exchanges playing the required roles in risk management, ensuring proper checks and balances, safeguarding investor interest as well as integrity of the market.

SEBI outlined a series of measures to strengthen oversight, enhance accountability, and mitigate risks associated w...