Description

NSE Clearing Ltd will conduct Futures and Options Segment operations from its Disaster Recovery Site on March 05-06, 2026. Members are informed about connectivity requirements and a maintenance window on March 07, 2026.

Summary

NSE Clearing Limited has notified all members that it will be conducting Futures and Options (F&O) Segment operations from its Disaster Recovery (DR) Site on March 05, 2026 and March 06, 2026. Members using Connect2NSE (C2N) connectivity via internet or leased line do not need to change any configuration settings. A maintenance window is scheduled on March 07, 2026, during which N-MASS and NCMS applications will be unavailable.

Key Points

  • NSE Clearing Ltd will operate the F&O Segment from its DR Site on March 05 and March 06, 2026
  • Members accessing N-MASS and NCMS via internet or leased line connectivity do NOT need to change any configuration or connection parameters
  • N-MASS and NCMS applications will be unavailable for live operations or updates from 01:00 hrs to 08:00 hrs on March 07, 2026
  • Circular issued by the Futures & Options Department under Download Ref No: NCL/CMPT/73129, Circular Ref. No: 29/2026

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This circular is an operational notice regarding temporary infrastructure migration to the Disaster Recovery Site.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must take note of the DR Site operations on March 05-06, 2026
  • No changes to connectivity configuration are required for C2N access
  • Members must refrain from attempting live operations or updates on N-MASS and NCMS between 01:00 hrs and 08:00 hrs on March 07, 2026

Important Dates

  • March 05, 2026: F&O Segment operations begin from DR Site
  • March 06, 2026: F&O Segment operations continue from DR Site
  • March 07, 2026, 01:00 hrs – 08:00 hrs: N-MASS and NCMS unavailable for live operations or updates

Impact Assessment

All members participating in the Futures and Options Segment are directly impacted. The shift to DR Site operations is a significant infrastructure event affecting all connectivity modes. While no configuration changes are required, members must plan around the 7-hour maintenance blackout on March 07, 2026 (01:00–08:00 hrs) during which N-MASS and NCMS will be inaccessible. Members should ensure no critical updates or operations are scheduled during this window.

Impact Justification

Operational shift to DR site affects all F&O segment members for two days, with a maintenance blackout window impacting N-MASS and NCMS availability.