The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on December 10, 2024, issued a circular regarding the Revised Guidelines for Capacity Planning and Real-Time Performance Monitoring framework of Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs).
The following has been stated: -
•SEBI has issued revised guidelines for capacity planning and real-time performance monitoring for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) like Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations, and Depositories.
•MIIs must proactively plan for future capacity needs, ensuring at least 1.5x capacity of projected peak loads and conducting quarterly stress tests.
•They are also required to implement automated performance monitoring systems, address alerts proactively, and maintain an asset register for IT components.
•MIIs must submit revised guidelines to SEBI within 3 months, with certain provisions coming into effect immediately.
The detailed circular is given in the document below.
[Circular No. SEBI/HO/MRD/TPD/CIR/P/2024/171]
