Announcements

This section is dedicated to providing you with the most recent updates and essential information.

Active Announcements

• April 24, 2026: Mutual Funds API Launch
  New Mutual Fund APIs are available to retrieve the order book, order details, SIPs, and holdings.
  For more details, see Mutual Funds API Launch.

• April 17, 2026: Webhook URL Security Policy
  All webhook URLs registered on the Upstox Developer Platform are validated against a security filter before an app can be created, protecting user accounts from dynamic DNS, phishing, malware, spam, and proxy bypass threats.
  For more details, see Webhook URL Security Policy.

• April 17, 2026: News API Launch
  Introducing the News API — fetch news articles for specific instrument keys, your current positions, or your holdings portfolio with pagination support.
  For more details, see News API Launch.

• April 10, 2026: Get Fund and Margin V3 API
  We have released the new Get Fund and Margin V3 API, offering a detailed balance breakdown including cash available, pledged margin, and unsettled profit components — without requiring a segment parameter.
  For more details, please refer to the Get Fund and Margin V3 API.

• April 10, 2026: Kill Switch API Launch
  Introducing the Kill Switch API — two new endpoints to programmatically enable or disable specific trading segments, helping traders avoid impulsive decisions by temporarily halting activity in one or more segments.
  For more details, see Kill Switch API Launch.

• April 10, 2026: Static IP Management APIs
  Two new endpoints — GET and PUT /user/ip — are now available for reading and updating user-level static IP addresses required for algo trading compliance.
  For more details, see Static IP Management APIs.

• 📢 Important Updates – Algo Registration & Static IP Requirement
  The Exchange has issued a significant circular dated May 5, 2025, to enhance the safety of retail investors participating in Algo trading.
  For more details, please refer to the 📢 Important Update – Algo Trading & Static IP Requirement.

• March 20, 2026: Analytics Token
  Introducing the Analytics Token — a long-lived, read-only access token with 1-year validity for programmatic access to market data, holdings, positions, and historical records without the standard OAuth flow.
  For more details, see Analytics Token.

• March 17, 2026: Search API for Instruments Beta
  Search for instruments by query and apply filters like exchanges, segments, instrument types, expiry, or ATM offset.
  For details, see Instrument Search API.

• March 11, 2026: Market Protection for Market and Stoploss Market Orders Beta
  Optional market_protection parameter is now available when placing or modifying Market or Stoploss Market orders. For details, see Market Price Protection.

• December 6, 2025: NSE’s Pre-Open Session for Futures LIVE from 8 December
  NSE's pre-open session for futures is now live from December 8, 2025. This session allows traders to place and modify orders before the regular trading hours begin, providing an opportunity to react to overnight news and market developments.
  For more details, please refer to the NSE’s Pre-Open Session for Futures LIVE from 8 December.

• August 22, 2025: V2 Websocket Discontinued Discontinued
  The Market Data Feeder V2 Websocket service will become discontinued on August 22, 2025, and will be completely stopped after this date. All users should migrate to the V3 Websocket service to avoid any disruption in market data streaming.
  For more details, please refer to the V2 Websocket Discontinued.

• July 19, 2025: Fund and Margin API Response Change
  Starting July 19, 2025, the Fund and Margin API will return combined funds for both Equity and Commodity segments in the equity object. This change affects applications that process segment specific fund data separately.
  For more details, please refer to Fund and Margin API Response Change

• Jun 30, 2025: Launch of Trailing Stop Loss order Beta
  We've introduced Trailing Stop Loss functionality to our GTT Order API, allowing your stop-loss orders to automatically adjust as the market moves in your favor, providing dynamic risk management.
  For more details, please refer to the Launch of Trailing Stop Loss order.

• June 30, 2025: Deprecation of several V2 APIs Deprecated
  We are deprecating several v2 APIs to streamline our offerings and encourage users to migrate to the corresponding v3 endpoints. For more details, please refer to the Deprecation Notice.

• Jun 20, 2025: Support for MTF in GTT Order
  We have enabled support for the Margin Trading Facility (MTF) product within the GTT order placement API. This enables the placement of GTT orders with margin funding directly through the API.
  For more details, please refer to the Support for MTF in GTT Order.

• May 13, 2025: Expired Instruments APIs Launch
  We are rolling out new Expired Instruments APIs under the Upstox Plus plan. This suite of APIs provides access to historical data for expired instruments, offering the following features:

  • Get Expiries.
  • Get Expired Option Contracts.
  • Get Expired Future Contracts.
  • Get Expired Historical Candle Data.

  For more details, please refer to the Expired Instruments API Launch.

• May 13, 2025: Websocket Plus Features
  We are rolling out new websocket features under the Upstox Plus plan, enhancing our v3 websocket with:

  • Increased concurrent connections (up to 5 per user).
  • Full D30 subscription mode supporting up to 50 instruments per connection.

  For more details, please refer to the Websocket Plus Features.

• Apr 17, 2025: Enhanced Historical Candle Data APIs - V3 Launch
  We're excited to introduce enhanced V3 versions of both standard Intraday and Historical Candle Data APIs with expanded intervals and improved flexibility. These APIs support customizable time units from minutes to months with flexible intervals, offering more granular control for technical analysis.
  For more details, please refer to the Enhanced Historical Candle Data APIs - V3 Launch.

• Apr 17, 2025: Market Quote V3 API
  We have released the new Market Quote V3 APIs, which include additional features and enhancements based on user feedback.
  For more details, please refer to the Market Quote V3 API.

• Apr 17, 2025: Margin Intraday Square-off (MIS) File Now Available
  We have provided Margin Intraday Square-off (MIS) file, which you can now download directly from the Instruments Section of our Developer Documentation.
  For more details, please refer to the Margin Intraday Square-off (MIS) File.

• Apr 4, 2025: Support for MTF Order
  We have enabled the support for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) product in the order placement API. This enables placing orders with margin funding directly through the API.
  For more details, please refer to the Support for MTF Order.

• Feb 28, 2025: Introduction of GTT Order API
  A new GTT Order API has been introduced, allowing users to create, modify, and cancel Good Till Trigger (GTT) orders seamlessly.
  For more details, please refer to the Introduction of GTT Order API.

• Feb 12, 2025: Minor Update to Put/Call Option Chain API
  A new field pop has been added to the option_greeks object of the Put/Call Option Chain API response.
  For more details, please refer to the Minor Update to Put/Call Option Chain API.

• Jan 16, 2025: Beta Launch of Access Token Flow for User
  Beta release of an access token flow for an individual users. This feature empowers Initiators to effortlessly generate access tokens for their customers, ensuring a seamless and efficient trading experience.
  For more details, please refer to the Beta Launch of Access Token Flow for User.

• Jan 16, 2025: Sandbox Mode for API Integration
  We are bringing convenience to your API integration. Introducing sandbox mode to test integrations safely before going live. Read the Sandbox Mode for API Integration Announcement to learn how this helps in simplifying development.

• Jan 3, 2025: Market Data Feeder V3 Launch & V2 Deprecation Important
  The Market Data Feeder V3 has been launched, offering improved stability and deeper insights. Feeder V2 will be deprecated by March 2, 2025, with only the V3 version available starting March 3, 2025. For more details, refer to the Market Data Feeder V3 Launch & V2 Deprecation.

• Nov 11, 2024: Beta Launch of Order API V3
  We are excited to announce the beta release of enhanced version of Order API V3 to support the order slicing and latency information tracking, please refer to the Beta launch of Order API V3.

• Oct 8, 2024: Beta Launch of Highly Requested APIs
  We are excited to announce the beta release of three highly requested APIs: Place Multi Order, Cancel All Open Orders, and Exit All Positions. For more details, please refer to the Beta launch of the Multi APIs Announcement.

• Sep 10, 2024: Deprecation of Fields in Market Data Feed
  Several fields in the market data feed will be discontinued on Oct 10, 2024. For more details, please refer to the Market Feed Changes Announcement.

• Aug 30, 2024: Update on ZERO brokerage via Upstox API Discontinued
  Starting 31 August 2024, we will no longer offer zero-brokerage API trades. However, new Upstox API users from 1 September 2024 will be eligible for 90 days of zero brokerage.
  Read more

• Jul 26, 2024: Faster order execution via API
  Order execution over APIs is now significantly faster. Use the new endpoint for place, modify, and cancel operations to take advantage of this improvement.
  Read more

• Apr 25, 2024: CSV Instruments File Deprecation Notice
  The CSV format for the instruments file will soon be deprecated. We recommend users to transition to the JSON version for improved functionality and support.
  Read more

• Mar 7, 2024: New URL and Simplified Headers
  Upstox API now accessible at a new URL https://api.upstox.com/v2 with simplified header requirements. Old and new URLs operational during transition. Migration advised.
  Read more

Remember to check back regularly for the latest news and updates.