Description
NSE notifies members about the phase-out of existing Sify POP facilities at STT Ultadanga Kolkata, Jivan Vihar Delhi, and Kohinoor Mumbai, with mandatory migration to new POP locations by specified deadlines.
Summary
NSE has issued a reminder circular regarding the mandatory migration of connectivity from existing Sify POP facilities to new POP locations. This follows the earlier circular NSE/MSD/69495 dated August 05, 2025. Three existing POPs are being phased out: STT Kolkata, Jivan Vihar Delhi, and Kohinoor Mumbai. Members must complete migration by the specified discontinuation dates to maintain uninterrupted trading connectivity.
Key Points
- Three Sify POP facilities are being discontinued: STT Ultadanga Kolkata, Jivan Vihar Delhi, and Kohinoor Mumbai
- Migration applies to both managed service and self-service connectivity links
- Managed Service: Sify will coordinate migration directly with members
- Self-Service: Members must inform their service providers and arrange migration themselves
- Self-service members must bear any shifting costs to new POPs
- 72 hours advance notification required to Sify NOC/Migration team before link shifting
- Connectivity from existing POPs will be discontinued on specified dates
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is an operational infrastructure update for network connectivity.
Compliance Requirements
For Managed Service Members:
- Coordinate with Sify for migration execution
- Complete migration within specified timelines
For Self-Service Members:
- Inform respective service providers about shifting to new POPs
- Bear any shifting costs to new POPs
- Complete migration within specified timelines
- Contact Sify NOC/Migration team with 72 hours advance notification before link shifting
- Ensure completion by existing POP discontinuation dates
Contact Information:
- For queries: Contact TNI using details in Annexure 1 – Sify Handbook
- Toll Free: 1800-266-0050
- Email: msm@nse.co.in
Important Dates
| Existing POP | New POP | Migration Timeline | Discontinuation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STT Kolkata | SIFY KOL | 120 days from August 11, 2025 | December 09, 2025 |
| Jivan Vihar Delhi | SIFY OKHLA | 120 days from August 11, 2025 | December 09, 2025 |
| Kohinoor Mumbai | SIFY MUMBAI-KURLA / SIFY PARLE | 180 days from August 11, 2025 | February 07, 2026 |
Immediate Action Required: Kolkata and Delhi POPs will be discontinued on December 09, 2025 (approximately 1 month from circular date).
Impact Assessment
Operational Impact:
- High Impact: Members using existing POPs must complete migration or face loss of trading connectivity
- Critical Deadline: Kolkata and Delhi migrations must be completed within approximately 1 month
- Service Continuity Risk: Failure to migrate by discontinuation dates will result in inability to trade on NSE
Financial Impact:
- Self-service members must bear migration costs
- Potential downtime during migration if not properly coordinated
Geographic Impact:
- Kolkata: Members at STT Ultadanga must migrate to SIFY KOL
- Delhi: Members at Jivan Vihar must migrate to SIFY OKHLA
- Mumbai: Members at Kohinoor must migrate to SIFY MUMBAI-KURLA or SIFY PARLE
Risk Mitigation:
- Urgent action required for Kolkata and Delhi members (32 days remaining)
- Early migration recommended to avoid last-minute issues
- Proper coordination with Sify and service providers essential
- 72-hour advance notification requirement must be factored into planning
Disclaimer Note: NSE clarifies it is only a facilitator through Telecom Network Integrator (TNI) and does not guarantee functioning, SLAs, or uptime of connectivity services provided by TNI and last-mile telecom service providers.
Impact Justification
Critical infrastructure change affecting member connectivity to NSE trading systems with strict migration deadlines. Non-compliance will result in loss of trading connectivity at existing POPs.