Description

NSE Clearing Limited will conduct SLBS operations from its Disaster Recovery Site on March 05-06, 2026. Members and Custodians are informed about connectivity requirements and planned downtime for N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS applications.

Summary

NSE Clearing Limited will be conducting its Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme (SLBS) operations from its Disaster Recovery (DR) Site on March 05, 2026 and March 06, 2026. Members and Custodians using Connect2NSE (C2N) connectivity are advised of the operational details and a scheduled maintenance window.

Key Points

  • NSE Clearing Ltd will run SLBS operations from the Disaster Recovery Site on March 05-06, 2026.
  • No changes to configuration settings or connection parameters are required for Members/Custodians accessing N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS applications via internet or leased line.
  • N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS applications will be unavailable for live operations between 01:00 hrs and 08:00 hrs on March 07, 2026.

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes are introduced by this circular. It is an operational notice regarding temporary use of the Disaster Recovery Site for SLBS operations.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members and Custodians must be aware of the downtime window and plan their operations accordingly.
  • No configuration changes are needed for C2N connectivity during DR site operations.
  • Members/Custodians should avoid scheduling live operations or updates to N-MASS, NCMS, and NCIS between 01:00 hrs and 08:00 hrs on March 07, 2026.

Important Dates

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

Impact Assessment

The impact is moderate and limited to Members, Custodians, and Primary Clearing Members (PCMs) using SLBS-related applications. Since no connectivity changes are required, operational disruption is minimal during the DR period. However, the ~7-hour maintenance window on March 07, 2026 (01:00–08:00 hrs) will prevent any live SLBS transactions or application updates, requiring participants to plan around this downtime.

Impact Justification

Operational circular affecting Members and Custodians using SLBS; no configuration changes required but a planned downtime window impacts live operations for ~7 hours on March 07, 2026.