Commodity Derivatives - Settlement Schedule for May 2026

Description

NSE Clearing Limited publishes the settlement schedule for the Commodity Derivatives Segment for May 2026, detailing trade dates and their corresponding settlement dates.

Summary

NSE Clearing Limited has released the settlement schedule for the Commodity Derivatives Segment for May 2026. The schedule covers all trading days in May 2026 and specifies the corresponding settlement dates, which are generally T+1 business days.

Key Points

• Settlement schedule covers 21 trade dates in May 2026 (May 1 through May 29)
• Standard T+1 settlement applies for most trade dates
• May 27 trade date settles on May 29 (skipping May 28)
• May 28 trade date also settles on May 29
• May 29 trade date settles on June 1, 2026 (next business day)
• Circular reference: 0124/2026, Download Ref No: NCL/COM/73615

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational schedule announcement.

Compliance Requirements

All NSE Members participating in the Commodity Derivatives Segment must adhere to the published settlement dates for their respective trade dates in May 2026. Members should plan their funds and securities obligations accordingly.

Important Dates

Impact Assessment

This is a standard operational circular with moderate impact on commodity derivatives market participants. Members must align their back-office and fund management processes with the published schedule. Notable exceptions include the end-of-month dates where May 27 and May 28 trades both settle on May 29, and the final trading day (May 29) settles on June 1, crossing into the next month. No market holidays in May 2026 appear to create unusual gaps beyond the standard weekend rollovers.

Impact Justification

Routine operational circular providing settlement schedule for commodity derivatives segment; important for members to plan settlements but no regulatory changes or compliance actions required.