The NCDEX (National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited), on October 23, 2026, has released standardised file formats for various functional areas of its proposed Equity Segment following SEBI’s in-principle approval for its launch.
The following has been stated:
The Exchange is implementing a new Equity Trading Platform and has provided consolidated specifications and file formats for reports, master files and interfaces to ensure uniformity and facilitate data dissemination and reporting. Members are required to undertake necessary system development and operational readiness activities.
The specified formats cover Participant Master, UCC creation and modification, UCC status, response files, Security Master, Interim Bhavcopy, UDiFF Bhavcopy and UDiFF Trade File. Some file formats applicable to the Commodity Derivatives segment are also being modified, and members have been advised to review the applicable changes and make necessary system modifications.
The detailed file structures, field definitions, validation parameters and business rules are provided in the circular. The Exchange may subsequently modify file structures, validation rules or dissemination mechanisms based on operational, regulatory or business requirements, with such changes to be communicated separately.
The files will be disseminated through designated channels including the Extranet Member Portal and Trading Front-End Interfaces. NCDEX is also setting up a test environment for Trading Members and software vendors, with connectivity details, access procedures and timelines to be communicated separately.
[Circular No.: NCDEX/TRADING-051/2026]
