Indian stock brokers struggle with trade settlements as depository technical issues persist
Indian brokers face trade settlement delays after a network failure at the depository. Clients cannot exit positions as technical issues persist through Friday.
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A network-related technical issue at National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) has led to widespread delays in trade settlement at multiple Indian brokerages across India 
IN. The disruption at National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) , which is the largest depository in India IN, has impaired the reconciliation and settlement processes for numerous firms and their clients. The issue has persisted through Friday, causing significant operational challenges within the national financial infrastructure.
IN. The disruption at National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) , which is the largest depository in India IN, has impaired the reconciliation and settlement processes for numerous firms and their clients. The issue has persisted through Friday, causing significant operational challenges within the national financial infrastructure.As a result of the technical failure, many investors have reported that purchased shares have not appeared in their client portfolios. This delay has prevented some clients from selling or exiting their positions, particularly involving trades executed earlier in the week. Indian brokerages , including Zerodha , have seen their internal workflows disrupted as the network-related technical issue at National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) prevents the timely update of holdings.
