Description
ICCL announces mock session on December 20, 2025 to test Two-way SaaS portability using ICCL@NCL instance for business continuity preparedness.
Summary
Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL) has announced a mandatory mock session on December 20, 2025 to test the Two-way Software as a Service (SaaS) portability using the ICCL@NCL instance. This is part of the ongoing business continuity preparedness for clearing corporations. All ICCL clearing members must participate in testing the functionality.
Key Points
- Mock session scheduled for December 20, 2025 to test Two-way SaaS portability
- SaaS instance ICCL@NCL will be invoked at approximately 2:00 PM
- After invocation, members cannot log into regular RTRMS system
- Members must use ICCL@NCL instance for N-MASS, CIM, and NCMS.exe with existing credentials
- Testing follows previous circulars from March 2023, April 2023, and December 2023
- Detailed mock timings available in BSE circulars 20251218-51, 20251218-52, and 20251218-53
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes introduced. This circular implements existing business continuity framework for clearing corporations through SaaS mode established in earlier circulars from 2023.
Compliance Requirements
- All ICCL clearing members must participate in the mock session
- Members must test functionality using the SaaS instance ICCL@NCL
- Access systems through specified SaaS links:
- Cash deposit (CIM): https://rtrmssaas.icclindia.com/CIM/
- Position and collateral allocation (NMASS): https://rtrmssaas.icclindia.com/
- Use existing login credentials provided previously for ICCL@NCL instance
- Queries should be directed to SaaS.Ops@icclindia.com or risk.monitoring@icclindia.com
Important Dates
- December 19, 2025: Circular issued
- December 20, 2025: Mock session date
- Approximately 2:00 PM (December 20): SaaS instance ICCL@NCL invocation time
- Refer to BSE circulars dated December 18, 2025 for detailed mock timings
Impact Assessment
Operational Impact: Medium - All ICCL clearing members will experience temporary system access changes during the mock session. Members will be unable to access the regular RTRMS system after 2:00 PM and must switch to the SaaS instance.
Market Impact: Low - This is a planned testing exercise with no direct impact on trading activities. However, it is critical for ensuring business continuity capabilities.
Preparation Required: Members must ensure they have access to previously provided ICCL@NCL credentials and familiarize themselves with the SaaS portal links before the mock session.
Purpose: Tests the clearing corporation’s ability to maintain operations through alternative infrastructure in case of primary system failure, ensuring market resilience and continuity of clearing and settlement operations.
Impact Justification
Operational test for business continuity infrastructure affecting all ICCL clearing members; no trading impact but critical for system resilience testing