Description

ICCL announces mock session on December 20, 2025 to test Two-way SaaS portability using ICCL@NCL instance for business continuity purposes.

Summary

Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL) will conduct a mock session on December 20, 2025 to test Two-way SaaS portability using the SaaS instance ICCL@NCL. The SaaS instance will be invoked at approximately 2:00 PM, after which all ICCL clearing members must log in exclusively through the ICCL@NCL instance for RTRMS system, N-MASS, CIM, and NCMS.exe using their pre-provided credentials. This exercise is part of ICCL’s business continuity planning for clearing corporations.

Key Points

  • Mock session scheduled for December 20, 2025 to test Two-way SaaS portability
  • SaaS instance ICCL@NCL will be activated at approximately 2:00 PM
  • After activation, members cannot access regular RTRMS system and must use ICCL@NCL instance only
  • All ICCL clearing members required to participate and test functionality
  • Members must use previously provided login credentials for SaaS instance
  • Access through specific URLs: https://rtrmssaas.icclindia.com/CIM/ (CIM) and https://rtrmssaas.icclindia.com/ (N-MASS)
  • Applies to N-MASS, CIM, and NCMS.exe systems

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes introduced. This circular implements previously announced business continuity framework referenced in circulars dated March 29, 2023 (No. 20230329-18), April 13, 2023 (No. 20230413-49), April 21, 2023 (No. 20230421-41), and December 29, 2023 (No. 20231229-17).

Compliance Requirements

Important Dates

  • December 20, 2025: Mock session date for testing SaaS portability
  • Approximately 2:00 PM on December 20, 2025: ICCL@NCL SaaS instance activation time
  • December 18, 2025: Date of reference BSE circulars (20251218-51, 20251218-52, 20251218-53) containing detailed mock timings

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact: Medium - All ICCL clearing members will experience a temporary shift from regular RTRMS system to SaaS instance during the mock session. Members must ensure technical readiness and staff availability to participate in testing.

Market Impact: Low - This is a mock session for business continuity testing purposes and does not affect actual trading or settlement operations. However, successful testing is critical for disaster recovery preparedness.

Member Preparedness: Members need to ensure they have access to pre-provided credentials for ICCL@NCL instance and technical infrastructure to access the SaaS URLs. The exercise tests the portability framework that would be crucial in actual business continuity scenarios.

System Scope: Affects multiple systems including RTRMS, N-MASS, CIM, and NCMS.exe, requiring comprehensive testing across all clearing member operational platforms.

Impact Justification

Mock session for testing business continuity infrastructure; operational preparedness exercise for clearing members with mandatory participation but no immediate market impact