Description

NSE Clearing Ltd will conduct Capital Market Segment operations from its Disaster Recovery Site on March 05-06, 2026. Members and Custodians are advised on connectivity and application downtime details.

Summary

NSE Clearing Limited (NCL) will be conducting its Capital Market Segment operations from its Disaster Recovery (DR) Site on March 05, 2026 and March 06, 2026. Members and Custodians using Connect2NSE (C2N) applications are informed about connectivity requirements and a planned maintenance/unavailability window.

Key Points

  • NSE Clearing Ltd is operating from its DR Site on March 05-06, 2026 for the Capital Market Segment.
  • Members/Custodians accessing N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS via internet or leased line do NOT need to change any configuration settings or connection parameters.
  • N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS applications will be unavailable for live operations or updates from 01:00 hrs to 08:00 hrs on March 07, 2026.

Regulatory Changes

No permanent regulatory changes. This circular pertains to a temporary operational shift to the Disaster Recovery Site for two trading days.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members and Custodians must take note of the DR site operations on March 05-06, 2026.
  • No configuration changes are required for connectivity to C2N applications during DR site operations.
  • Members/Custodians should plan around the downtime window (01:00–08:00 hrs on March 07, 2026) during which N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS will not be available for live operations or updates.

Important Dates

  • March 05, 2026: DR Site operations begin for Capital Market Segment.
  • March 06, 2026: DR Site operations continue for Capital Market Segment.
  • March 07, 2026, 01:00 hrs to 08:00 hrs: N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS applications unavailable for live operations or updates.

Impact Assessment

All Members, Custodians, and PCMs in the Capital Market Segment are affected. The shift to DR Site operations may have operational implications for clearing and settlement activities. The 7-hour downtime window on March 07, 2026 (1 AM to 8 AM) requires members to ensure no critical operations are scheduled during this period. Connectivity itself is unaffected as no configuration changes are needed.

Impact Justification

Operations shifting to DR site affects all Capital Market Segment members and custodians on March 05-06, 2026, with a planned downtime window for critical clearing applications on March 07, 2026.