Description

NSE will conduct a mock bidding session for eOFS from its Disaster Recovery site on December 20, 2025 to test connectivity and business continuity.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock bidding session for the electronic Offer for Sale (eOFS) platform from its Disaster Recovery (DR) site on December 20, 2025. This is a routine business continuity test to verify connectivity and system functionality from the backup site. Members are encouraged to participate actively to test their connectivity. No obligations for funds or securities will arise from this mock session.

Key Points

  • Mock session scheduled for December 20, 2025 from the Disaster Recovery site
  • No changes required at member end for connecting to Primary/DR site
  • Same login URL to be used: https://eofs.nseindia.com
  • Two test securities will be available: TESTOFS1 (Non-retail) and TESTOFS2 (Retail and Employee categories)
  • Mock session timings: 12:45 hrs to 15:30 hrs
  • Bids placed during mock session will not attract any obligations
  • Active participation encouraged to verify connectivity

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine disaster recovery drill.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members are encouraged to participate actively in the mock session to check connectivity
  • No specific compliance actions required
  • Members should monitor www.nseindia.com for any new/revised announcements regarding the mock session

Important Dates

  • December 20, 2025: Mock bidding session from DR site (12:45 hrs to 15:30 hrs)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock session with no real trading or settlement obligations.

Operational Impact: Low. Members can test their disaster recovery connectivity without making any system changes. The mock session helps ensure business continuity preparedness.

Member Action: Optional participation recommended to verify DR site connectivity.

Mock Session Details

Test Security 1 (TESTOFS1)

  • Company: TEST OFS Limited
  • Series: IS (Non-retail category)
  • ISIN: INE123456789
  • Issue Size: 1,00,00,000 equity shares
  • Floor Price: Rs. 100
  • Market Lot: 1 equity share
  • Tick Size: Rs. 0.05

Test Security 2 (TESTOFS2)

  • Company: TEST OFS2 Limited
  • Series: RS (Retail Category) and ES (Employee category)
  • ISIN: INE987654321
  • Issue Size: RS - 10,00,000 equity shares; ES - 5,00,000 equity shares
  • Floor Price: Rs. 100
  • Market Lot: 1 equity share
  • Tick Size: Rs. 0.05

Contact Information

For queries: Toll Free No. 1800 266 0050 (Option 1) or email msm@nse.co.in

Impact Justification

Routine mock session for disaster recovery testing with no real market impact; bids do not attract any obligations in terms of funds or securities