Revision in Member-wise Bank-wise Limits and Member-wise Limits for Bank Guarantee Collaterals · 033/2026
NSE circular 033/2026 · 20 Jul 2026
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Revision in member wise bank wise limits and member wise limits prescribed for acceptance of Bank Guarantee towards collaterals
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NSE Clearing Limited has revised the member-wise bank-wise limits and overall member-wise limits for the acceptance of Bank Guarantees as collateral in the Currency Derivatives segment. These limits are categorized based on the member type (Professional Clearing Member, Custodian, Trading Cum Clearing Member, or Self Clearing Member) and the member's net worth. The circular modifies previous guidelines established in April 2026. Members are required to verify their applicable limits before issuing new Bank Guarantees to ensure compliance with the updated thresholds for total collateral value across all segments and schemes.
What you must do
- Members must verify their applicable limits before obtaining new bank guarantees.
Key dates
- Publication date of the circular
- 20 Jul 2026
Who is affected
Document text
NSE Clearing Limited
DEPARTMENT: CURRENCY DERIVATIVES SEGMENT
| Download Ref No: NCL/CD/75288 | Date: July 20, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 033/2026 |
All Members/Custodians/PCM
Sub: Revision in member wise bank wise limits and member wise limits prescribed for acceptance of Bank Guarantee towards collaterals
This is in modification to Item 10.3.3.1 of our consolidated circular no. 018/2026 (Download Ref No: NCL/CD/73998) dated April 30, 2026.
1. Member-wise Bank-wise Limits
Based on the category of the member the above limits shall be subject to a maximum amount as mentioned below:
| Category of member | Applicable total limit per clearing member across all the segments / schemes (Rs in Crores) |
|---|---|
| Other Banks | |
| Professional Clearing Member (PCM) / Custodian / Trading Cum Clearing Members (TM-CM) with net worth =>Rs.500 crores | 3500.00 |
| Professional Clearing Member (PCM) / Custodian / Trading Cum Clearing Members (TM-CM) with net worth <Rs.500 crores | 1750.00 |
| Self Clearing Member (SCM) | 350.00 |
2. Member-wise Limits
Based on category of the member the below mentioned maximum value of bank guarantee limit shall be applicable across all segments /schemes:
| Category of member | Applicable total limit per clearing member across all the segments / schemes (Rs in Crores) |
|---|---|
| Professional Clearing Member (PCM) / Custodian / Trading Cum Clearing Members (TM-CM) with net worth =>Rs.500 crores | 17500.00 |
| Professional Clearing Member (PCM) / Custodian / Trading Cum Clearing Members (TM-CM) with net worth <Rs.500 crores | 8750.00 |
| Self Clearing Member (SCM) | 2150.00 |
Members are advised to check their applicable limit before getting their bank guarantees issued.
For and on behalf of NSE Clearing Limited
Huzefa Mahuvawala Chief Risk Officer
| Telephone No | Email id |
|---|---|
| 1800 266 0050 (IVR Option 2) | collaterals_ops@nsccl.co.in |
Non-Confidential
Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 20 Jul 2026
- Document number
- 033/2026
- Issuing division
- Currency Derivatives Segment
- Coverage area
- securities