Description

NSE Clearing Limited will conduct Debt Segment operations from its Disaster Recovery (DR) Site on March 05-06, 2026. N-MASS and NCMS applications will be unavailable for live operations between 01:00 and 08:00 hrs on March 07, 2026.

Summary

NSE Clearing Limited (NCL) is conducting Debt Segment operations from its Disaster Recovery (DR) Site on March 05, 2026 and March 06, 2026. Members using Connect2NSE (C2N) connectivity do not need to change any configuration settings. However, N-MASS and NCMS applications will be unavailable for live operations during a specific maintenance window on March 07, 2026.

Key Points

  • NSE Clearing Ltd will operate the Debt Segment from its DR Site on March 05 and March 06, 2026.
  • Members connecting via internet or leased line do not need to modify any configuration settings or connection parameters to access C2N applications from the DR Site.
  • 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.
  • All Members and Custodians are advised to take note of the downtime window.

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an operational notice regarding temporary DR Site operations for the Debt Segment.

Compliance Requirements

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

Important Dates

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

Impact Assessment

Debt Segment members using N-MASS and NCMS applications will experience no disruption during DR Site operations on March 05-06, 2026, as no configuration changes are required. However, members must plan around the 7-hour maintenance window on March 07, 2026 (01:00–08:00 hrs) during which live operations and updates on these platforms will not be possible. Impact is moderate and time-bound, affecting only Debt Segment participants.

Impact Justification

Operational circular affecting Debt Segment members using N-MASS and NCMS applications; no configuration changes needed but a planned downtime window on March 07 requires member awareness.