Description

NSE conducting mock trading session in Currency Derivatives Segment on November 01, 2025 with no new NEAT version release, using existing version 3.5.4 and new NEAT Adapter versions.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Currency Derivatives Segment on Saturday, November 01, 2025. The session will continue using NEAT version 3.5.4 with no new version release. Members must use the new NEAT Adapter versions (1.0.22 for Windows and Linux) released via circular NSE/MSD/70421 dated September 25, 2025. The mock session includes trading from both Primary and DR Sites.

Key Points

  • Mock trading scheduled for Saturday, November 01, 2025 in Currency Derivatives Segment
  • No new NEAT version release - continuing with NEAT version 3.5.4
  • New NEAT Adapter application Version 1.0.22 to be used (for both Windows and Linux)
  • Old NEAT Adapter Version 1.0.20 uses GR PORT 10877
  • New NEAT Adapter Version 1.0.22 uses GR PORT 10879
  • Mock trading from Primary Site: 11:00 to 14:00 hrs with contingency testing from 12:00 to 13:30 hrs
  • Mock trading from DR Site: Session-2 from 14:45 to 15:30 hrs, Trade Modification until 15:40 hrs
  • Live Re-login testing: 18:30 to 19:00 hrs
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
  • No financial obligations - trades will not result in fund pay-in or pay-out

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine mock trading session for testing purposes.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members required to use NEAT Adapter Version 1.0.22 (Windows or Linux) with appropriate GR PORT 10879
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed (UCC validation skipped during contingency time)
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems
  • Members may use Mock Trading or Simulated Environment to meet SEBI regulatory requirements per circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234
  • Refer to circular NSE/MSD/67674 dated April 24, 2025 for interactive connectivity details

Important Dates

  • November 01, 2025: Mock trading session
    • Primary Site Trading: 11:00 - 14:00 hrs
    • Contingency Period: 12:00 - 13:30 hrs
    • DR Site Trading Session-2: 14:45 - 15:30 hrs
    • Trade Modification End: 15:40 hrs
    • Live Re-login: 18:30 - 19:00 hrs

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None - mock trading session only, no financial obligations

Operational Impact: Low - members need to ensure they are using correct NEAT Adapter version (1.0.22) and appropriate GR PORT (10879). NOTIS application will be accessible during mock session-2. Connect2NSE and Extranet facility will not be available during the session. Members should use this opportunity to test their systems and disaster recovery capabilities.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no financial obligations or regulatory changes