NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst · Introduction to Securities Market
Under the secondary market settlement cycle for equity cash segment in India, the standard settlement cycle is:
The standard settlement cycle for the equity cash segment in India is T+1, meaning trades are settled on the next working day after the trade date. Earlier cycles such as T+3 and T+5 have been replaced, and same-day settlement is only an optional facility.
- AT+1Correct
- BT+3
- CT+5
- DSame day settlement only
Explanation
Equity trades on Indian exchanges settle on a T+1 rolling basis, meaning settlement happens on the next working day after the trade. T+3 and T+5 were earlier or older cycles. Optional same-day settlement exists but is not the standard cycle.
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