Delhi: Typically, landlords ask for two to three months' rent as a security deposit. There are no specific legal caps, but courts generally consider this range reasonable. Maharashtra (Mumbai & Pune): Security deposits commonly range from three to six months' rent, depending on the property type and locality.
SEBI Abolished the Mandatory Security Deposit. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) abolished the mandatory requirement of a security deposit with exchanges before a public issue.