Description

NSE Clearing Limited announces the daily settlement schedule for Futures & Options segment for January 2026, covering all trading days and corresponding settlement dates.

Summary

NSE Clearing Limited has published the settlement schedule for the Futures & Options (F&O) segment for January 2026. The circular provides the complete list of trade dates and their corresponding settlement dates for the month, following the standard T+1 settlement cycle.

Key Points

  • Settlement schedule covers 21 trading days in January 2026
  • First trading day: January 1, 2026 (settlement on January 2, 2026)
  • Last trading day: January 30, 2026 (settlement on February 2, 2026)
  • Standard T+1 settlement cycle applies throughout the month
  • No trading holidays observed within the provided schedule
  • Circular reference number: 165/2025
  • NSE Clearing document reference: NCL/CMPT/71930

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes announced. This is a routine monthly settlement schedule publication.

Compliance Requirements

All F&O segment members must:

  • Adhere to the specified settlement dates for trades executed on corresponding trade dates
  • Ensure timely settlement of obligations as per the published schedule
  • Plan operational activities and margin requirements according to the settlement calendar

Important Dates

January 2026 Settlement Schedule:

  • Week 1: Trading days Jan 1-2, 5-9 with next-day settlements
  • Week 2: Trading days Jan 12-16 with next-day settlements
  • Week 3: Trading days Jan 19-23 with next-day settlements
  • Week 4: Trading days Jan 27-30 with settlements through Feb 2

Key Observation: January 26, 2026 (Republic Day) appears to be a trading holiday (date not included in schedule)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal - This is a standard operational schedule with no changes to existing settlement procedures.

Operational Impact: Low - Members can plan their clearing and settlement operations for January 2026 based on this schedule.

Target Audience: All F&O segment trading members and clearing members.

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Impact Justification

Routine monthly settlement schedule announcement with no changes to settlement procedures or regulations. Standard operational information for F&O segment participants.