Description

NSE announces mock trading session for SLBM segment on December 13, 2025, with focus on testing algorithmic trading safety features for retail investors.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Securities Lending and Borrowing Market (SLBM) on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The session focuses on testing functionality related to safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading, with no new version release. Trading members are required to participate and provide evidence of participation to comply with SEBI requirements.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for December 13, 2025 in SLBM segment
  • Trading session from primary site: 11:15 hrs to 13:45 hrs
  • Live re-login timings: 16:30 hrs to 17:00 hrs
  • No new version release - using NEAT 1.3.3
  • Members must test algorithmic trading safety features for retail investors
  • Evidence of participation must be submitted to NNFREG@nse.co.in
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before the session
  • No financial obligations from trades executed during mock session

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes introduced. The circular emphasizes compliance with existing SEBI requirements regarding safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading as per SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/132 dated September 30, 2025.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must participate in mock or simulated trading sessions
  • Members must provide evidence of participation with the following details:
    • Trading Member Name
    • Trading Member code
    • User ID
    • Participation type (Mock/Simulation environment)
    • Date(s) of participation
    • Segment
  • Evidence to be submitted to NNFREG@nse.co.in
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems
  • Testing of algorithmic trading safety features is mandatory

Important Dates

  • December 13, 2025: Mock trading session date
    • Trading Session: 11:15 hrs - 13:45 hrs
    • Live Re-login: 16:30 hrs - 17:00 hrs

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None - mock trading session with no financial obligations or actual market transactions.

Operational Impact: Low - routine testing session for trading members to verify system functionality and compliance with algorithmic trading safety requirements. Members can use either mock trading or simulated environment for testing. The session provides opportunity to test SEBI-mandated features for retail investor protection in algorithmic trading without market risk.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no financial obligations or market impact