Description

NSE will conduct mock trading in Futures & Options segment on October 11, 2025 with existing NEAT+ versions 7.8.3 and 7.8.4, including DR site switchover testing.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Futures & Options segment on Saturday, October 11, 2025. No new software version will be released. Members will use existing NEAT+ versions 7.8.3 and 7.8.4. The session includes mock trading from primary site (11:15-13:30), DR site (14:15-14:55), and live re-login testing (16:00-16:30). Version 7.8.3 will be discontinued on November 01, 2025 during mock sessions.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 in F&O segment
  • No new NEAT+ version release; existing versions 7.8.3 and 7.8.4 to be used
  • Primary site mock trading: 11:15 to 13:30 hours
  • DR site mock trading: 14:15 to 14:45 hours (trade modification ends at 14:55)
  • Live re-login session: 16:00 to 16:30 hours
  • NEAT+ version 7.8.3 will be discontinued from November 01, 2025 (mock)
  • NEAT+ version 7.8.4 is the recommended version
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
  • NOTIS application will not be accessible during mock session
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded before cutoff will be allowed

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced in this circular.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure valid and compliant UCC/PAN are uploaded and approved before cutoff
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems
  • Members should participate using all trading software and re-login into live environment
  • Ensure successful telnet connectivity to Exchange host from intended IP address
  • Confirm Box ID is created on the IP with appropriate messages
  • Members may use either mock trading or simulated environment to meet regulatory requirements per SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234

Important Dates

  • October 11, 2025: Mock trading session date
    • 11:15-13:30: Primary site mock trading
    • 14:15-14:45: DR site mock trading
    • 14:55: Trade modification end time
    • 16:00-16:30: Live re-login session
  • October 13, 2025: Expected normal trading day (Monday)
  • November 01, 2025: NEAT+ version 7.8.3 discontinuation date (mock)

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact: Low - This is a routine mock trading session with no new version release. Members continue using existing NEAT+ versions 7.8.3 and 7.8.4.

Market Impact: None - Mock trading sessions do not result in any financial obligations, fund pay-in, or pay-out.

Member Action Required: Members should participate to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, October 13, 2025 trading. Members still using version 7.8.3 should plan migration to version 7.8.4 before November 01, 2025.

Technical Testing: The session includes disaster recovery site switchover testing, allowing members to verify their systems’ capability to handle DR scenarios.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing with no new version release or operational changes; no financial obligations arise from mock trades