NSE circular 261/2026 · 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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Check the official recordNSE Clearing Limited has revised the limits for the acceptance of Bank Guarantees (BG) provided as collateral by members. The circular updates the maximum allowable limits for both member-wise bank-wise exposure and total member-wise BG limits across all segments and schemes. These limits are categorized based on the member type (Professional Clearing Member, Custodian, Trading Cum Clearing Member, or Self Clearing Member) and the net worth of the entity. Members are required to verify their applicable limits before issuing new Bank Guarantees to ensure compliance with the updated thresholds.
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NSE Clearing Limited
DEPARTMENT: ELECTRONIC GOLD RECEIPTS
| Download Ref No: NCL/EGR/75293 | Date: July 20, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 261/2026 |
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. 0168/2026 (Download Ref No: NCL/EGR/74200) dated May 13, 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 |
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